View Vacancy - Security Officer A1, Berne (CHEB18.75)

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

The British Embassy in Berne is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are seeking to recruit a Security Officer based in Berne.

The successful candidate will be responsible for general embassy security work, reception and telephone duties, welcoming visitors to the Embassy and on occasion driving official vehicles.

Main duties include:

  • Providing a secure working environment for FCO Staff;
  • Fire, First Aid and Health & Safety Officer;
  • Handling telephone calls and visitors;
  • Deputy Driving duties, Mail collection and delivery;
  • Provide key support to Corporate Services;

Security

  • Site and personnel security, escorting staff, security advisor;
  • Screen visitors, contractors and employees (depending on the state of vigilance) entering the building;
  • Provide a high level customer service at Reception and assist the public with general enquiries;
  • Scan and process all incoming mail;
  • Regularly test all the alarm systems in the Embassy;
  • Planning and emergency preparation;
  • Ensure the Embassy and Residence are concurrent with FCO standards and protocols;
  • Review security standards and procedures, implement and educate staff on any changes;
  • Liaise with local authorities and friendly missions;
  • Patrol the Embassy and Residence;
  • Provide security at Embassy functions and events;
  • Part of the crisis management team.

Driving

  • Function as a professional back-up driver for e.g. Ambassador or Deputy Head of Mission;
  • Flexibility to work 100% when circumstances require.

Corporate Services

  • Support Corporate Services when required.
  • Experience in clear and professional communication;
  • Ability to handle pressure and to identify opportunities and solutions;
  • Valid Swiss driving licence;
  • Knows how to use Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, Outlook);
  • Fluent oral and written English;
  • Elementary to intermediate level of oral and written German.
  • Experience in Security, Health and Safety and implementing processes.
8 March 2018
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Part-Time, Fixed Term
30
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Switzerland
Berne
British Embassy
1
CHF
3755
1 April 2018

This is a part-time position, for a fixed term contract of 1 year with possibility of renewal.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance.

The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for Switzerland in order to apply.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Switzerland. 

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

FCO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

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.