View Vacancy - SRR - Security Guard S2

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

The British Embassy Riyadh has a vacancy for two (2) Security Guards.

The successful candidates will work as part of an established and capable team to ensure the safety and security of staff and families at the Embassy while working in a shift rotation pattern. You must have strong communication skills and the ability to give clear and concise advice on a range of security topics, corresponding to your position and as per policy and procedure.

This role is open to both male and female candidates. This position is full-time, based on 48 hours per week (8 hours per day, 6 days a week) and will involving working on shifts.


Duties and responsibilities:

You will carry out security duties at the British Embassy compound in Riyadh, working as a team member on a 24/7 shift rotation. Duties include:

  • Working as part of a team on a shift roster. Conducting security checks, including physical searches of personnel and vehicles, monitoring of CCTV, operating UHF radio network, responding to alarms, and patrolling on foot as directed by the Post Security Manager (PSM) and Regional Overseas Security Manager (ROSM).
  • Dealing with staff, visitors, and members of the public in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Scanning and sorting of incoming mail and deliveries.
  • Maintaining various records and security logs.
  • Acting as first point of contact outside office hours, responding to requests for assistance from Embassy staff and advising any visitors or telephone callers of the regular working hours and details of the official website.
  • Reacting to incidents and issues in a calm and disciplined manner and working as part of a team, including participating in exercises and learning and development activities to understand policy and procedures.

The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad-hoc tasks as required, including participating in the Embassy’s emergency planning and any other response to a crisis affecting UK citizens.


Key competencies required:

  • Managing a Quality Service - Working to improve the quality of service, taking account of customer needs and requirements in the work area. Effectively organising time and activities to deliver a high quality and efficient service.
  • Collaborating and Partnering - Working with others and having effective working relationships with people in the workplace. To get the job done, it requires working collaboratively, sharing information, and building supportive, responsive relationships with co-workers and teams.
  • Delivering at Pace - Focusing on delivering timely performance with energy and taking responsibility for own actions. Working to agreed goals and activities and dealing well with setbacks.
  • Leading and Communicating - Communicating well and with enthusiasm. Being mutually fair and respectful, using appropriate language and actions and contributing to team discussions.
  • Proficiency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken. Able to express ideas and messages clearly.
  • Previous experience in uniformed services, commercial security, or customer-focussed industry background with verifiable references.
  • Able to do shift work.
  •  Knowledge of physical security barriers, policy, and procedures.
  • Team player who is also capable of working on their own initiative.
  • Strong customer focus and ability to deliver quality service.
  • Courtesy and consideration in dealing with staff and other customers. Able to present a professional image of self and the Embassy.
  • Good organisational skills and flexibility to manage and prioritise tasks.
  • Good IT and computer skills. Proficiency in using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). 
Knowledge of standard policies and procedures for the security industry.
25 October 2020
S2
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
48
Middle East & North Africa
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
British Embassy
2
SAR
4,724.97
3 January 2021
2 January 2023

Eligibility:

The position is available to Saudi nationals and to current holders of valid Saudi residence permit or transferable iqama. The successful candidate will be required to transfer their sponsorship to the British Embassy.


Working hours and remuneration:

The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role.

Salary details:

  • Base Salary including Eid bonus - SAR 3,459.97
  • Housing Allowance - SAR 864.99 (subject to eligibility)*
  • Travel Allowance - SAR 400 (subject to eligibility)*

 *Allowances are not payable to staff who receive official provision for such expenditure in some other form.

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


Normal working hours for the Embassy are 08.00 to 15.00 Sunday to Thursday. This position is full-time, based on 48 hours per week (8 hours per day, 6 days a week) and will involving working on shifts.

 

The successful candidate will be subject to a 90-day probationary period.

How to apply:

Interested candidates must attach 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and 2) a covering letter to their online application form.

Your application must also include examples of when you have demonstrated the required competencies in the Competence Based Questions section of the online application form.

Applications that do not include these information will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is at 23:55 (KSA local time) on 25 October 2020.

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered. 

 

Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for the next step of the recruitment process will be contacted.

The start date mentioned in the advert is an assumed start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances, medical clearance and reference checks.

 


The British Embassy Riyadh is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy is subject to Terms and Conditions of service according to local Saudi Arabia employment law.

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.