ESTABLISHMENT SECURITY OFFICER (ESyO)

Primary purposes

The ESyO is responsible for managing all aspects of Security for CO HMS Collingwood (CWD), implementing all requirements of MoD and NCHQ PSyA.

The ESyO is the first point of contact for Unit personnel with any security related query.

Responsibilities 

Deliver and review a threat assessment for the physical security of CWD and conduct the planning and implementation of counter-measures, including the preparation of a Major Incident Plan (MIP) in accordance with JSP 440.

Provide education for all unit personnel regarding the security threat and their responsibilities for countering it through:

• Training of individuals with specific security duties and responsibilities.
• Create and test Immediate Action (IA) Drills specific to unit requirements.
• Maintain Annual Security training competency.
• Maintain a Vetting Register of CWD posts that require DV security clearance.

The ESyO is responsible to the CO for:

Understanding and advising on the relevant security policies, orders, regulations and instructions.

Generating and promulgating CWD specific order.

Dissemination of NCHQ PSyA issued information and directives.

Maintenance of protective security through systematic reviews, checks and inspections to ensure that:

• The recommendations of security surveys, inspections and audits have been implemented and that, where appropriate, security staff have been informed of the reason for non-compliance.
• Security Standing Orders are comprehensive, understood and observed.
• Security equipment such as access control systems are functioning correctly, and records of routine testing is maintained in accordance with JSP 440.

Carrying out initial investigations into security breaches.

Ensuring that the holders of any subordinate security appointments are appropriately trained and supported in the execution of their duties.

Secondary Responsibilities.

• Conduct the duties of OC MPGS with associated reporting responsibilities.
• Oversee MGS responsibilities and duties
• Conduct monthly musters of Armoury, CRYPTO, CBO and DocSyO
• Oversee pass office activities and security key musters
• Act as Armoury Supervising Officer.
• To provide support to CWD 1Lt as required.
• To carry out any other duties by prior agreement as directed by the XO.

Must be an OF2 of ANY specialisation. OF1 applicants with a recommend for the next higher rank in their most recent OJAR will be considered. 

OF3 applicants, if successful, will only be paid as and wear the rank of OF2.

Must be serving as a member of the Reserve Forces or have served with the Regular Forces.

Must either hold the Establishments Security Officers qualification or gain whilst in post.

Applicants will undergo an initial eligibility sift. Successful applicants will have their details forwarded to the Post Sponsor to arrange interviews. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Following interviews; the successful applicant will be informed that they are the Preferred Candidate with details being sent to the CM RES FTRS Cell who will continue the recruitment process. Unsuccessful applicants will be advised accordingly.

Once the recruitment process is complete then the Preferred Candidate will be invited to take up FTRS.

INITIAL COMMITMENT LENGTH WILL BE 12 MONTHS WITH POTENTIAL TO EXTEND

The start date will be ASAP

This advert will close within 2 weeks of an application being received

Eligibility for FTRS/ADC

Any member of the Maritime Volunteer Reserves (RNR, RMR) or the Royal Fleet Reserves (RFR) (Ex-Regular Reserve) may volunteer to undertake a period of FTRS/ADC. Ex-Regular personnel whose RFR liability has run out may be re-instated to take up FTRS/ADC.

Applicants undertaking a period of FTRS/ADC must be suitably qualified by rank, specialisation, qualifications and experience to fill the posts for which they apply. Applications will be accepted from reservists who hold one rank or more above or one rank only below the advertised rank. Applicants one rank below may be employed in the acting higher rank if they are suitable, qualified and meet current promotion regulations in all respects. Applicants prepared to serve in a position at a lower rank then the rank worn will be appropriate to that of the position. Exceptions will not normally be considered.

Applicants must also be medically fit to fulfil the duties which their Commitment will require them to undertake. Personnel who have been discharged P8 permanently unsuitable Naval Service through the MBOS and Employability Board will not be considered.

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