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Do you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and play a key role in keeping our country safe through caring for the Defence estate and those that depend on it? DIO manages the Defence estate, one of the UKs largest and most diverse property portfolios, enabling the armed forces and Defence civilians to live, work, train and deploy. From net carbon-zero accommodation to runways for the F35 fighter jets, our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe!
Learn much more about DIO in our Candidate Information Guide attached.
About DIO
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This is an established MoD post within Cyprus and any Cypriot National will not be eligible to apply as a UKBC
Job description
Security Services Group (SSG) provides specialist security advice, compliance and assurance to areas of the public sector that require the highest levels of security protection. SSG is the Governments expert provider specialising in design, installation and maintenance of both custom in-house security systems and highly accredited commercial products on the government estate.
Working as part of a 230-person team, we provide full life support services to UK Defence and Government sites throughout the UK and overseas.
This vacancy is for the role of a Security Systems Technician (Skill Zone 4) in Cyprus as part of the Overseas Team which has its main office in RAF Akrotiri; a tour length of 3 years is standard, reviewed at the 2.5 year point, with a possible 2 year extension.
As an SSG Technician you will have the chance to work on a variety of technically sophisticated projects whilst also undertaking program maintenance protecting UK Defence and Government sites.
Person specification
We require a professional and self-motivated individual to serve SSG customers on a wide range of security systems including Intruder Alarm (IAS), External & Perimeter Intruder Detection (IDS & PIDs), Video Surveillance (VSS), Automatic Access Control (AACS) and Control Room IAS and VSS & AACS Standard Monitoring Systems.
Specific system training will be provided.
Other duties include:
Being the key point of contact to customers on a day-to-day basis
Attending to maintenance and installation enquiries during core hours
Participating in an on-call rota to provide 24-hour emergency cover for the service
Conducting checks and audits on customer systems
Accurately estimating costs of all materials and labour needed for minor works, additions and alterations
Ordering materials from suppliers and providing equipment lists to the Project Manager
Providing technical assistance at all levels and building solutions to technical and design problems
Undertaking trade supervision for subcontractors
Ensuring all job-related administration is accurate and reported in a timely way
Adherence to work-related and site related health and safety guidelines
Work is predominately at SSG Customers sites across UK Sovereign Based Area. The applicant will be housed in service accommodation Married Quarter, close to local office. Some tasks may involve periods of detached duty. In addition, the post holder may be required to provide support to other SSG regions as vital in the UK and possibly overseas.
You will be contracted to work 37 hours a week, however through travel time, overtime and on-call duties you will have the opportunity to increase your potential earnings.
Where applicable, the following allowances are payable in addition to basic salary: COLA (Cost Of Living Allowance), travel time (where travel is external to core hours), on-call allowance, recall-to-duty allowance, environmental (Radiation) allowance and overtime.
Desirable Experience & Skills
Membership: Engineering Council
Membership: Security Institute
Qualification: HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or equivalent
Qualification: NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Electronic Security Systems (IDS, VSS, etc) or equivalent
Qualification: ONC/OND in Electronic Security Systems (IDS, VSS, etc) or equivalent
Environmental Factors / Hazards Associated with the Post
The applicant may be required to undertake occasional work within Radiological and Explosive Storage areas.
Licences
Driving a vehicle is a requirement of the job; security technicians are provided with a vehicle to carry their tools and equipment to/from sites which are remote and not accessible by public transport and in response to SSGs 24/7 On Call Rota.
Qualifications
Technical skills
We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- SSG Functional Competence:
Area 1: Electronic Security Installation (Practitioner) - SSG Functional Competence:
Area 2: Physical Security Installation (Awareness)
Benefits
£7,919 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Some of the many benefits you will receive include:
Highly competitive Pension Scheme
Flexi-time scheme
Alternative working practices such as working from home
25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years service
Ability to roll over up to 10 days annual leave per year
In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The Kings birthday
Minimum of 15 Days Special Leave in a rolling 12-month period to for volunteer military or emergency service reserve commitments
Special Paid Leave for volunteering up to 6 days a year
Enhanced Parental and adoption leave
Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a Sports & Social Club, Gym and / or site shops
To learn more about our full range of benefits, view our Candidate Information Guide attached.
Other benefits include:
Access to Defence Discount Service
Eye test vouchers
Access to the Civil Service Sports Club (CSSC) (fees apply)
Access to the Civil Service Club in London (fees apply)
Continuous professional development within the security field
Laptop, tablet and mobile phone
Tool kit
Further information can be obtained on enquiry.
Allowances
This post offers full relocation allowances subject to availability. Cost of Living Overseas Allowances is payable based on personal circumstances and marital status
Please be advised the department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
+ Additional Allowances (COLA, On-call & Recall-to-duty).
Working Pattern
The post advertised is for 37 hours net, however the Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work-life balance for employees. Flexible working patterns will be considered.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience.
Your suitability for the role will be assessed using the Success Profile elements that have been chosen for this campaign. Each element will be scored accordingly, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit.
At application you will be assessed against the following:
Experience:
- CV – Job History, Full Qualification details and Previous Skills & Experience
- Personal Statement –
A working knowledge of installing or maintaining data / IP networks.
Knowledge of security system installations (IDS, VSS, AACS, PIDS).
Self-motivation, management and prioritisation of workload and able to work independently.
A passion for customer service and a willingness to learn and drive self-development.
Technical: SSG Functional Competence
- Area 1: Electronic Security Installation (Practitioner)
- Area 2: Physical Security Installation (Awareness)
At interview you will be assessed against the above PLUS the following:
Behaviours:
We want to offer opportunities to all who are successful at interview for our roles, but this isn’t always possible, so we do hold candidates on an active reserve list for 12 months. It is also possible that we may offer similar lower graded role/s to reserve candidates or, if no reserves are appointed, candidates that meet the lower grade criteria in merit order.
Application sifting is scheduled to take place on week commencing: 08/01/2024.
Interviews are currently taking place either face-to-face or via MS Teams and will be conducted: 15/01/2024.
To assist with your application please find attached below:
- DIO Candidate Information Guide – Overseas
- DIO Candidate Information Guide – Overseas – Accessible Version
- SSG Functional Competence
For help and support with your application check out our
Civil Service Careers Homepage and the How to apply section
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Robert Bovington SEO
- Email : robert.bovington748@mod.gov.uk
- Telephone : 07827833198
Recruitment team
- Email : DBSCivPers-DIOResourcing@mod.gov.uk
Further information
Applicants should monitor their Civil Service Jobs application centre regularly for updates.
Some of MoDs Terms and Conditions of Service (TACOS) changed from 3 February 2014. Those TACOS changes applied to Broader Banded and Skill Zone staff who were new recruits to MoD or who were appointed to a post on substantive promotion, progression or advancement. On the same basis, the TACOS for Departmental Retained Grades changed with effect from 01 September 2014. The document attached to this advertisement provides more information.
All employees joining MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.
Any move to Ministry of Defence from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please contact the DIO Enhanced Recruitment Team on DBSCivPers-DIOResourcing@mod.gov.uk
Complaints
Please be aware that the selection and interviewing of applicants is the responsibility of the Recruiting Line Manager (RLM) and not the Defence Business Services (DBS) Resourcing team. DBS do not play any part in the selection and interview process.
Therefore, if you wish to discuss your feedback, or you are dissatisfied with your markings, you should in the first instance raise this with the Recruiting Line Manager of the vacancy.
If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address:
Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, PO Box 38, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7NU
If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address:
Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ
Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk
Cabinet Office Fraud Checks
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant whose details are found to be held on the IFD will be refused employment
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Travel Costs
There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
Nationality Statement
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Smoke-Free Working Environment Policy
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
