Advert for MOD Police Officers to guard Trident warhead convoys

Did you see this colleagues? ‘Most sensitive defence materials’ being a euphemism for illegal weapons of mass destruction. With no sense of irony I notice that one of the training session is actually on the fifth anniversary of the TPNW entering into force.

BW Richard Outram

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Drive your career forward with our Special Escort Group

The Special Escort Group is one of the UK’s advanced armed policing units, responsible for protecting Britain’s most sensitive Defence materials as they are transported across the nation. As an SEG officer, you’ll conduct vital security operations nationwide, working with cutting-edge tactical equipment alongside a highly skilled, close-knit team. Every mission you undertake directly supports the UK’s national and international Defence interests.

This role demands highly motivated professionals who thrive in dynamic environments and are comfortable spending extended periods away from home during operational deployments. If you’re seeking a career that combines armed policing with meaningful national security work, SEG offers an unmissable opportunity.

Key responsibilities

• Provide armed protection for the safe transportation of sensitive Defence assets across the UK
• Conduct close escort and traffic management for convoy movements
• Maintain competence in vehicle escort tactics and convoy operations alongside AFO-CT duties
• Liaise with local police forces and partner agencies in multi-agency environments
• Complete and maintain driver classification training and Police Response Driver qualifications
• Execute precision security operations critical to national Defence
• Adapt flexibly to operational requirements, including extended deployments away from home

Role type 

Police Constable – Special Escort Group AFO CT

Permanent

Salary 

£40,100 – £55,734 (depending on allowances).

Discover more about what we offer.

Hours 

40 hours

Location

AWE – Aldermaston, Reading

Eligibility

Serving police officers and police officers who have recently left policing (within 36 months) are invited to apply.

Applicants should be able to evidence a credible and relevant policing record.

Applicants must be a sole British National and British Passport holder and willing to undergo security vetting clearance to Security Clearance (DV) level with enhanced security checks. Applicants will also be subject to Police Vetting checks.

Applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment medical and the Job-Related Fitness Standard (Physical Employment Standard) prior to employment.

Applicants must hold a UK manual car driving licence with no more than 6 live penalty points.  

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Training & Qualifications  

Candidates must be qualified (or be willing to become qualified) and undertake training in the following capabilities:

• Authorised Firearms Officer – Counter Terrorism
• Police Response Driver
• C, C1 & D1 Driving Licence Entitlements

In addition, to the baseline mandatory qualifications, officers may be put forward for the following courses in the future based on suitability:

• Police Advance Driver
• Firearms Tactical Advisor
• Operational Firearms Commander
• National Firearms Instructor
• PPST Instructor

You will be asked to confirm existing skill set once you have applied and been confirmed to have met the baseline eligibility requirements.

Information Session

Senior Officers from our Special Escort Group will be hosting an online Information Session at 6pm – 7pm on Thursday 22 January 2026 for those interested in applying for this process.

If you would like to attend, please register your interest using the form below by 11:45pm on Tuesday 20 January.

An email with a link to the session will then be sent to you.

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Application

To request an application pack, please email: MDP[email protected]

At the time of requesting an application pack, please declare your current rank and force.

Closing date for requesting an application is 12pm on Friday 23 January 2026.

Closing date for submitting applications is 12pm on Friday 30 January 2026.

Assessment Day & Interview

An assessment day for those who pass the sift will be held at MDP HQ, RAF Wyton, Cambridgeshire on dates to be confirmed. This will include an MDP Force Suitability Interview and fitness test.

Officers who are successful at the assessment day will then be invited to attend an SEG specific suitability interview remotely via TEAMS.

Medicals for successful candidates will take place at locations and dates to be confirmed.

Appointment

Successful candidates will be expected to take up appointment on the first available course once ready to be employed.

Contact Us

Further information on the role can be requested from MDP[email protected]

Any questions regarding the application process and Information Session should be directed to MDP[email protected]