Military Provost Guard Service
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Position Overview & Specifications
LOCATION - RNAS YEOVILTON
The MPGS provides professional soldiers to meet armed security requirements at Royal Naval, Army, RAF and other MOD bases across the UK Mainland. Our primary role is to counter the terrorist threat posed to military bases within the UK.
Our duties include:
Security incident management, such as suspicious packages, bomb threats, protests, etc.
Patrolling site perimeters and taking necessary action to preserve perimeter security.
Controlling entry and exit to a sites, managing control room operations and ensuring all visitors are dealt with efficiently
Military Working Dog services (at selected sites).
Located at over 100 sites across the UK mainland, we have our own Military Local Service Contract which allows soldiers to choose where they wish to serve, providing there is a vacancy.
Requirements:
Age: You must be over 18 years and under 57 years of age at re-enlistment.
Background: You must have served for at least three years on a previous engagement in any of the three main armed services, including all its reservist units.
Transferees: Any currently serving personnel wishing to transfer to the MPGS from across the tri-services and its respective reservists units will automatically have there applications accepted, (offer of employment subject to approval).
Gap Since Leaving Service: Automatic application acceptance will be given to former substantive Cpl/LH and above ranks with no more than a 10 year gap of service, and for former non substantive Cpl/LH and below ranks who have a gap of service of no more than 6 years.
However, any former personnel with a time gap of up to 10 years can apply for this role, to which a time out waiver could be granted, subject to approval from NRC/APC and interview processes.
Fitness Eligibility: You must be medically fit and have a Body Mass Index below 32.
Previous Service Check: Your previous service records will be checked and final authorisation to proceed with the application must be given by the Army Personnel Centre.
Please note you will also need to have a full UK driving licence with less than 8 penalty points.
Benefits:
- Competitive entry level salary
- Continuation of armed services pension or new pension if in receipt of full military pension already
- SFA/SLA
- 38 Days Annual Leave (Pro Rata)
- Medical/Dental
- You choose your location
- Home to duties (HDT)
- Up to 2 weeks Adventurous Training per year
- Professional and personal courses available to advance you and your rank
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £22,132.08 per year
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- RNAS Yeovilton , BA22 8HT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- UK Military Service: 3 years (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
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