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Security Service personnel apprenticeships - where to start

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  • a university course
  • an apprenticeship
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    • University
    To enter the Security Service with a degree, you'll need a pass at 2.1 or higher. Relevant degree subjects include: history, languages, politics, economics, maths and law. With a degree you can apply for job roles, like: intelligence analyst, internet and computer technology specialist, security, exploitation officer or foreign language analyst. You'll usually need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent.

    Apprenticeship
    You could enter some roles through an intelligence analyst higher apprenticeship. You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or the equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship.

    Direct Application
    For some roles within the Security Service, like foreign language analyst or security guard, you would not need any specific qualifications. Entry would be based on the experience and skills you could bring to the role, for instance fluency in a language like Russian or Mandarin. There could also be opportunities for you if you have technical, vocational or professional qualifications in subjects like electronics or accountancy. 

    For support jobs such as business officer or administration assistant, you may need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) or equivalent including English and maths, or have relevant office-based experience. 


    Security Service personnel apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • customer service skills 
    • knowledge of public safety and security 
    • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure 
    • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations 
    • legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • the ability to work well with others 
    • the ability to use your initiative 
    • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
    Restrictions and Requirements
    You'll need to: 

    • be a British citizen 
    • be over 18 years of age 
    Due to the sensitive nature of the work, you would have background checks carried out, which could include detailed questions about your life. You would also have to provide work and character references. 

    Security Service personnel apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    Your day-to-day duties may include: 

    • collecting information on threats to national security 
    • watching and reporting on suspects’ movements and actions using specialist IT or electronics equipment 
    • to record and observe meetings, conversations or activities 
    • reading emails and letters and checking social media 
    • deciding if something poses a potential threat
    Working environment
    You could work at a police station, in an office or in a control room. Your working environment may be emotionally demanding, outdoors some of the time and you may spend nights away from home. You may need to wear a uniform.

    Career path and progression - Security Service personnel apprenticeships

    With experience and a good performance record, you could move into management. You could also move to another station in the UK or apply for opportunities with SIS and GCHQ.

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