View Vacancy - Security Guard S2 (01/17) WDH

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)
Security Guards

Main purpose of job:

Protect the lives of employers, colleagues and visitors to the British High Commission office and residence. Ensure there is no unauthorised access to office, house, grounds or any vehicle or equipment in the grounds.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
  • Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures. 
  • Control access to the British High Commission’s office and residence.
  • Search all the official British High Commission vehicles when entering the office premises.
  • Complete Observance Book (OB) daily.
  • Partake in crisis management plans.
  • Customer care – as first point of contact.

 

  • Prior security guarding experience.

  • Fair spoken and written english language.

1 June 2017
S2
Fixed Term
24 months
Africa
Namibia
Windhoek
British High Commission
1
N$ 4,651
1 July 2017
  • Please complete the application form in full. Failure to do so may result in a determination that you do not meet the requirements for the position. 
  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Windhoek are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Namibia.
  • All applicants must be legally able to work in the country of application with the correct visa/status or work permit. 
  • Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
  • Reference and security clearances checks will be conducted. 
  • Any questions you may have about this position will be answered during the interview, should you be invited.
  • Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework
  • Successful candidates not resident in Country will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits.   
  • Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.
  • The British High Commission will never ask you to pay a fee or money to apply for 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.