Job Description

Security Officer

Science and Technology Facilities Council

Salary: 24,961 per annum

Plus, additional shift allowances:

SDA (Shift disturbance allowance) 25% percentage of basic salary.

First Aid allowance (after training)

Contract Type: Open ended (Permanent)

Hours: Full Time (Monday - Friday)

Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0QX

Closing date: 25th June 2025

Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether it's sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society.


Come and discover how much you can achieve when you're surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity.

Do you have what it takes to be part of a professional security team?

Working to requirements of shift supervisor and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Ensuring performance management tasks are completed to the required standard. Working effectively using own initiative when unsupervised. Providing a proactive, professional and effective security service to all users of all facilities. Liaising with site operational staff and Local Emergency Services to solve problems.

If so, we'd like you to join our team!

Role Responsibilities

Provide 24/7 security services to ensure safety of all personnel, visitors, and assets on site. Monitor and operate security systems including VSS, alarms, emergency phones, and International SOS. Control access and verify identities of all persons and vehicles using the AACS system. Conduct regular patrols to deter, detect, and report suspicious activity or security breaches. Enforce security policies and procedures and promote a strong culture of safety and compliance. Respond to emergencies and incidents such as fire, first aid, and intrusions, supporting emergency teams. Carry out security checks and searches of vehicles and personnel in line with threat-level protocols. Provide administrative and visitor support, including using IT systems and assisting with events and enquiries.

Essential shortlisting criteria

Full UK driving licence. Valid first aid at work certificate, issued by an organisation whose training and qualifications are approved by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE); or be prepared to undergo such training. NVQ2 in Security or SIA security guarding trained; or prepared to undergo such training. Experience of dealing professionally and politely with members of the public. Must be literate and numerate. Must be able to communicate effectively at all levels. Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (test at interview stage). Experience of working in security (or police or military experience).

What we can offer you

We are offering a whole host of family-friendly benefits, including:

240 hours leave = 20 days. An excellent pension scheme. Employee shopping/travel discounts. A salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

Plus, many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work-life balance.


We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. And they turn what they find into work that changes the world around us.


What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side?


Join us and discover what's possible by submitting your CV and covering letter which outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified, along with your motivation for STFC and the role.

As this job does not fulfil the UK Government minimum criterion for obtaining sponsored migrant worker status, we will be unable to apply for sponsorship for anyone not eligible to work in the UK. At interview, all shortlisted candidates are required to bring with them identification documents and original documents that prove they hold or can obtain the right to work in the UK. You can check your eligibility here:

https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/y