Join Our Team
What is it like to work for DSS?
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Stable - Our employees are on full time contracts with paid holidays and the opportunity to work additional hours when available.
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Inspiring - DSS offer professional development opportunities for every career stage. Team Leaders are committed to inspiring excellence and fostering a growth mindset environment.
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Welcoming - our teams are known for approachability, openness, and respect. Our people-first approach to working and robust EDI policies ensure all officers know they’re an important part of the DSS team.
"DSS is an equal balance of protection meets innovation. With boundless prospects and a commitment to excellence, I've enhanced my expertise in security while thriving in an environment that champions progressive educational support." - Issie, Security Officer
DSS teams blend seamlessly into the communities they serve. Team members are hired from local areas, speak local languages, and understand the mix of cultures they operate within.
Representing Our Communities
Hiring diverse teams starts with attracting from diverse talent pools.
We advertise our vacancies outside of security industry circles and welcome applications from anyone with the right personal qualities and attitude.
We create opportunities for all prospective officers to start their careers in the security industry.
New officers at DSS have the option to obtain their SIA licence through our sponsorship scheme. In return for time in service, we cover up to 100% of the training cost - entirely removing the financial barrier to entry.
The DSS sponsorship scheme opens the door for anyone to apply for our roles.
Licence Sponsorship
Representing Our Communities
DSS teams blend seamlessly into the communities they serve. Team members are hired from local areas, speak local languages, and understand the mix of cultures they operate within.
We recognise that diversity brings strength, flexibility, and expanded awareness to our teams. DSS officers are encouraged to bring their unique personalities and authentic professional selves to their role.
Celebrating
Differences
Recognising
Strengths
Each team member brings value and unique skills to the table. We play to our officer strengths while nurturing their development as well-rounded officers.
When an officer feels ready to progress, DSS offer further sponsorship opportunities to support their career development.
All DSS team leaders must have a minimum of a L4 Certificate in Security Management qualification. DSS offer sponsorship to gain a L4 qualification, which can be achieved around the officer work schedule. So far, DSS has put six officers through the sponsorship scheme.
All security coordinators and site security managers must have a minimum of a L5 Diploma in Security Management because DSS strongly believes experience needs to be underpinned with a relevant qualification.
Access to Higher Education
Ready to start your journey with us? View our vacancies page.
We are committed to the development of our staff at every level.
All officers have access to a fully developed continuing professional development (CPD) pathway and additional training from certified providers, as well as their peers and DSS management teams.
Ongoing CPD
We recognise that diversity brings strength, flexibility, and expanded awareness to our teams. DSS officers are encouraged to bring their unique personalities and authentic professional selves to their role.
Celebrating Differences
Each team member brings value and unique skills to the table. We play to our officer s strengths while nurturing their development as well-rounded officers.
Recognising Strengths
