View Vacancy - Security Guard(Ref. NOR729)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Security

The British Embassy in Oslo is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are looking for an enthusiastic team-player to join us as Security Guard.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

Duties include ensuring the physical security of the Embassy, including that of its staff, visitors and assets; securing the Embassy compound and its buildings, and carrying out regular security sweeps.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Static duties from the guard house:  Duties include acting as first point of contact for visitors and telephone enquiries; control of entry and exit for visitors; monitoring CCTV and security systems.

Mobile Duties:  Duties include patrolling the Embassy compound and its perimeter; carrying out security checks on visitors and vehicles entering the Embassy compound.


•Minimum two years of police, military or security background;
•Able to successfully undergo a rigorous background check;
•Able to communicate (oral and written) in Norwegian and English and communicate with members of the public in person and by telephone courteously;
•Smart, presentable appearance;
•Full, valid driving licence.
8 May 2016
S2
Full-time, Permanent
35
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Norway
Oslo
British Embassy
1
NOK
29 June 2016

 

This is a full-time contract for 5 working days (currently 35 hours net) per week. Shift-work is involved.

Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy Oslo are subject to terms and conditions of service in accordance with Norwegian employment law.

This vacancy is for immediate replacement and to be filled as soon as possible.

 

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.