View Vacancy - LAO - Female Security Guard, S1 (Maternity Cover)
Main purpose of job:
The role of Security Guard is to maintain the integral security of the British Embassy and Ambassador’s Residence locations in Vientiane against a range of threats identified by the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Working within a team on a shift basis, the guard force will provide working hours security at the Embassy and at the Ambassador’s Residence.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
- Conducting access control of visitors and vehicles entering the Embassy compound and residence
- Maintaining a visitors log, issuing visitors passes and providing the initial point of contact for all Embassy visitors
- Regular patrolling of the Embassy and Residence locations
- Other ad-hoc duties including providing basic assistance to disabled visitors and raising/ lowering the British flag at specified times
- Ability to follow instructions and demonstrate initiative.
- Good time management and organisational skills, able to respond appropriately in difficult situations.
- Able to communicate effectively in Basic English and Fluent in Lao.
- Relevant security experience is desirable.
Language requirements:
English and Lao
- Level of language required: Basic written and spoken English
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, 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.
Embassy Vision and Values:
VISION: What do we want to build?
A better, safer, more prosperous world for Britons and Lao alike.
MISSION: How will we achieve this?
By championing UK values and delivering tangible benefits to individuals, businesses and society: through quality service, effective partnerships and local expertise.
VALUES: that underpin our work
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
The successful candidate will have a practical, hands-on approach to contribute to operations of the British Embassy in Vientiane, and with strong customer service skills and resilience. Training opportunities will be provided, as necessary, for the successful applicant.
Working patterns:
The successful applicant will be offered six months, fixed-term contract, subject to a 2-month probationary period.
The successful candidate will work on a rolling shift basis for an average of 48 hours per week. Some night working will be required on a periodic basis.
Your application must be submitted before 23:55 Vientiane Time (GMT +7) on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Incomplete application forms will not be taken into consideration, so please ensure you provide the information requested. Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core competencies listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time.
Indicated start date is provisional and subject to successful completion of reference and security checks.
To those applicants not short-listed, we extend our appreciation for considering the British Government as a potential employer.
Please check the application centre regularly for any update on your application.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
