View Vacancy - Security Guards, Grade – S2, Dhaka

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Security Guards

Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, experience-based segment and the behaviours and technical/ professional skills-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.’

Main purpose of job:

The responsibility of the British High Commission security guard is to help protect the occupants and property of the British High Commission. To safeguard the physical security of the mission and protect all staff as well as its visitors as far as reasonably practicable from all associated risks.  To assist implementing all orders as directed by the Post Security Officer (PSO), Regional Overseas Security Manager (ROSM), Post Security Manager (PSM), Post security Coordinator (Post Coord) or his/her appointed substitutes.

We reserve the right to review, revise or amend the roles and responsibilities from time to time reflecting the changing needs of business.

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?

British High Commission guards are reporting to the ROSM and PSM.  The day-to-day management of the security team will be the responsibility of the Post Coordinator. During the period of duty, the guards will be under the direct control of the security shift Supervisor. Guards whilst on duty are subject at all times to the Rules and Regulations of the British High Commission.

Guards may be required to act as security Supervisors and to carry out such duties if needed in the absence of a supervisor. Guards are required to know the shift patterns, responsibilities of the Supervisor and contribute appropriately to any difficulties arising.

Guards will be assigned objectives and will be required to implement procedures and practices as required. Guards will be required to participate to the best of their ability in any training given to them.  Guards will be required to fulfil additional duties as directed by the ROSM, PSM and Post Coordinator in addition to those not laid down, as and when required to do so in the course of their security responsibilities.

The guard’s period of duty will be designated as per the shift roster and in line with their terms and conditions of employment. Guards will not leave their post until they have handed over to their relief and briefed him/her on any unusual events. Guards will be punctual when taking over their duty. If a guard’s relief fails to report for duty, the Supervisor must inform the Post Coordinator who will then arrange an alternative relief. At no time should a guard leave post without appropriate relief. 

Guards are to remain awake and alert at all times during their shift.  Disciplinary action will be taken if a guard is found to be asleep whilst on duty, inattentive or absent without permission at any time. 

While on duty, all guards are specifically responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Maintaining a smart appearance at all times. BHC uniform is to be worn at all times when on duty, to include BHC ID passes.
  • Maintaining access control to the High Commission (main, residence and SAC gates and UKB residential properties in line with BHC Post Security Regulations and guard standing orders.
  • Maintaining security patrols during day and or night shifts. Including clocking of rounds and ensuring patrol routes are clear of obstructions.
  • Ensuring the protection of the High Commission buildings including residences as detailed above.
  • Protection of property within the compounds. This includes the prevention of FCDO property being illegally removed from the BHC.
  • Reacting appropriately and timely in the event of the bomb, incident or fire alarms being activated.
  • Provide fire watch as part of routine patrols.
  • Supervising contractors out of hours.
  • Reporting incidents inside and outside of the compound.
  • Ensuring BHC CCTV cameras are not obstructed and operational.
  • Ensuring security lighting is functioning as required.
  • Maintaining a detailed security log at all guardrooms.
  • Operating and providing support on VHF radios.
  • Liaising with visitors and staff on a daily basis.
  • Covering the Supervisors role in the absence of the Supervisor (leave, illness etc).
  • Provide additional assistance / resilience where needed in a crisis.
  • Reporting faulty security equipment.
  • Ensuring all mail received at the High Commission is subject to screening using the mail scanner (except for Diplomatic bags).
  • Raising and lowering the flag at designated times.
  • Ensuring respective areas are clean and tidy before leaving shift.
  • Maintaining security equipment (VHF radio, charger and spare battery, torch etc) and reporting any faults.

Language requirements:

Language:  English   
Level of language required: Good.

Note: A language test will be administered

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
Training will be provided on technical issues and post specific security issues once appointed.

Working patterns:

The Security Section is committed to providing 24/7 service to the office; therefore, duties are allocated as per shifts.  Flexible working will not be possible.

Essential on arrival:

Basic level of English knowledge is a must.

IT Skills: Basic computer (MS Word, Outlook) skills to complete electronic documents.

Education: Minimum requirement is Secondary School Certificate (SSC).

Desirable:

Experience working in an international organization or diplomatic mission.

Anyone who has passed IELTS exam.  

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed.

We also encourage applications from female candidates with good English communication skills.

Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
1 September 2023
S2
Full-time, Permanent
45
South Asia & Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Dhaka
British High Commission
5
BDT 43,642 plus BDT 2,150 as shift allowance per month
monthly
1 October 2023

For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Country Based Staff Terms & Conditions will apply.

The salary will be all inclusive of BDT 43,642 plus BDT 2,150 as shift allowance per month.

The British High Commission offers a competitive remuneration package, including salary, benefits, a leave entitlement, Health Insurance and relevant L&D opportunities.

Please note - Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount. 

Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. 

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.

We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment. 

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe.  We are aiming to make it the best.

Note: "All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the behavioural based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.’’

To Apply: 

Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered.

  1. Complete the Online Application Form
  2. Complete the Experience, Behaviour and Technical/ Professional skills-based questions segment in the Online Application Form 

Internal candidates applying for this position need to inform their current line managers, else the applications will not be considered.

We will accept only online applications by 01st September 2023, till 23:55 hrs (Dhaka time)

Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission.

Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and no telephone enquires will be dealt with. Basis the scores, the candidate/s who did not score as highly as the successful candidate, might be placed on the reserve list. If during the reserve period of 6 months, the same or largely similar role becomes available, the role may be offered to the second or subsequent appointable candidates.

The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, medical, educational and professional.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

This opportunity is closed to applications.