Security

By understanding and managing security risks, Government Security enables government to protect citizens and provide vital public services.

Through its internal and external work, the Home Office Security team directly supports the department’s mission of delivering a safe, fair and prosperous UK.

Our team comprises internal protective security for the Home Office estate, its assets and people, as well as a range of security shared services to government departments. Cyber security, as part of Digital Data & Technology (DDAT), is also a crucial part of the Home Office security provision.

Home Office Security’s clustered and shared services provide personnel and physical security services to a number of government departments, agencies and arm’s length bodies to help them manage a range of threats and vulnerabilities.

As well as supporting the Home Office vision, the shared services teams work closely with the Government Security Group to ensure services meet agreed standards. They also work collaboratively with technical authorities and government security centres.

What you could be doing

A role in Home Office Security is varied. Here are some examples of what you could be involved in:

  • Physical (protective) security for Home Office staff, assets and estate
  • Home Office security policy
  • Security vetting and related services as part of the largest multi-customer departmental provider
  • Research and investigation into security vetting and related appeals
  • STRAP services for Home Office and government customer departments
  • Investigation of allegations of fraud and corruption and all serious misconduct complaints as part of the Professional Standards Unit
  • Cross-government investigation to deal with the most serious, complex disciplinary and grievance (HR) cases across Whitehall as part of the Civil Service Investigation Service
  • People (personnel outside of vetting and personal safety) and physical security advice and services to help departmental SSAs and SAs raise standards of security through the GSCPP shared service
  • Working with Corporate Enablers
  • Cyber security for Home Office as part of DDaT.

The benefits of working in a Security role at the Home Office

Security is the newest profession in government. This is an exciting time to join the 11,000 security professionals across government and have the opportunity to champion and be part of shaping the security profession. For more information see the Government Security Profession career framework on GOV.UK

Development opportunities include:

  • Security Institute membership
  • Apprenticeships
  • Mentoring
  • Secondments
  • CPNI training
  • Cross-government job opportunities
  • Potential to gain professional accreditation, recognition and formal qualifications