View Vacancy - Security Guard

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

Summary:

To ensure that personnel can work in a safe and secure environment by protecting staff and FCO assets at the British High Commission office and residence compounds.

Responsibilities:

  • Controlling vehicle and personnel access to the office and residence compounds.

  • Security of all three locations by regular patrolling.

  • Answer operator requested telephone calls.

  • Monitor the BHC Radio Network.

  • Monitor CCTV at both locations and log information as necessary.

  • Carry out any other security tasks as directed by Head of Security Team.

  • Daily check of the office compound and residence area.

  • Where necessary escort workmen and contractors in the High commission premises.



  • More than 10 years of security background

  • Good command of oral and written English

  • Ability to work in a demanding environment

  • Ability to work professionally in stressful situations

  • Ability to work flexibly to meet changing demands

  • Initiative and good judgement

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a small team

  • Excellent interpersonal skills


  • Former Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) in the military or Police (or necessary experience to this level)

  • Knowledge of Spanish would be an asset


28 January 2018
S2
Full-time, Permanent
42, 12 hours shift
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
Belize
Belmopan
British Deputy High Commission
1
1770.95 BZD
1 April 2018

The British High commission offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Your appointment will be subject to security clearance and confirmation of your legal right to work in Belize.

The deadline for paper/in-person applications is 4:00 p.m. on 25 Janaury 2018. The preferred method of submission for your application is through an online submission on this portal. The deadline for online applications is 28 Janaury 2018. If you are unable to submit an online application plase mail a copy of your application letter, Curriculum Vitae, two letters of reference and a current police record check to the address below: 

 

Corporate Services Manager: - Ref: Security Guard

British High Commission

Embassy Square

P.O. Box 91

Belmopan City

 

Only those candidates who are short-listed will be contacted. Please be aware that appointment is subject to security clearances and a successful probation period.

 

The British High Commission in Belize is an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation or any other criterion protected by 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.