View Vacancy - JKT - Post Security Manager, EO

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

Main Purpose of Job:

The British Embassy in Jakarta is part of a world-wide network of 270 Posts, representing British political, defence, economic, trade, and consular interests around the world.  We are currently looking to recruit a Post Security Manager (PSM) to join our high performing team. The successful candidate will help the Post Security Officer (PSO – who is also Deputy Head of Mission) and the Regional Overseas Security Manager (ROSM) ensure a secure working/living environment for staff at the British Embassy Jakarta and the British Consulate In Bali.
The Post Security Manager (PSM) plays a key role in our security team. The PSM works under supervision of the ROSM, but – given the “real time” nature of security threats - needs to be confident and flexible enough to take independent decisions when necessary; and is encouraged to use his / her initiative. Additionally, the PSM must have good interpersonal and influencing skills, in order to communicate unambiguously with colleagues at all levels within the Embassy and Consulate.

We are looking for a self-starter, able to offer solutions rather than simply identify and pass on problems.

What will the Job Holder be Expected to Do:

  • Acts as deputy to the Regional Overseas Security Manager (ROSM) for security-related tasks.
  • Oversee day-to-day security at post, acting as first point of contact with security contractor (Securitas – who provide the guard force), conduct daily briefings and meetings, and also facilitate training for staff and guards, including induction for newcomers.
  • Monitor contract guards’ disposition and ensure that manning levels are maintained. Conducting regular security visits and inspections of the British Embassy in Jakarta and Consulate-General in Bali and residential properties.
  • Establish and maintain contacts across the security community and develop a network at other embassies and close liaison with senior local police, law enforcement, and security officers/agencies.
  • Ensure that the maintenance regime for all security-related equipment is followed, requesting remedial action where faults are identified. Routine testing of Bomb/Incident and support wire fire related drills and processes. Report all security deficiencies/ weaknesses and security breaches identified to the ROSM.
  • Approve / amend / promulgate guard Standard Operating Procedures for the Embassy, Consulate-General, HMA Residence, and residential properties in association with the Securitas Security Coordinator.
  • Investigate and Brief the ROSM on security matters that may affect the secure operation of the Embassy and issue security advisory notices via email / SMS to Embassy staff and, where necessary, spouses & partners.
  • Assist in the coordination of security protocols during major events and VIP visits.
  • Provide out-of-hours assistance, as required, to staff involved in security related incidents, e.g. traffic accident, criminal activity. Be available via telephone 24/7.
  • Act as a member of the Crisis Security Team and provide security advice and assistance during any crisis or emergency situation.

Resources Managed (staff and expenditure): 

The Post Security Manager has oversight of the Securitas guard force and Local Police force. Responsible for Security budget daily spend.

  • Experience in managing a security team;
  • A good working knowledge of investigations;
  • Physically fit / able to travel within Indonesia;
  • Security qualifications or experience of on-the-ground security operations;
  • Able to write and review investigative reports, logbooks, and other security reports;
  • Experience of coordinating and liaising with local government, local law enforcement; agencies, and other security entities;
  • Understanding of radio and other communication system and technical security; systems (CCTV, alarms, etc.) will be an advantage.

Language Requirements:

  • Language: English / Bahasa Indonesia
  • Level of language required: Fluent (written and spoken)
  • Previous experience working for an Embassy either domestically or overseas.
Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Leadership, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
3 February 2023
Executive Officer (EO)
Fixed Term, Full-time
39.5
12 months
Asia Pacific
Indonesia
Jakarta
British Embassy
1
IDR
15,389,102
6 March 2023

The British Embassy/Consulate offers a competitive remuneration package including:

  • Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year
  • Medical benefit (medical insurance)
  • Access to extensive learning and development opportunities

The position is offered on a one-year Fixed Term Contract to start with. A contract extension or conversion to a permanent contract after 1 year is possible subject to a satisfactory performance.

Working Patterns: Full time - subject to the Embassy’s core hours policy. There is also some flexibility around the precise working hours of the role.

Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. In relation to this, the successful candidate will need to arrange for his/her own Police Certificate.

The British Embassy Jakarta encourages all staff to develop their capabilities, through both formal training (courses) and informal opportunities (job-shadowing, coaching, on-the-job training etc). The majority of our formal learning and development opportunities are drawn from FCO resources. All staff are encouraged to share their skills and experience with colleagues, through informal training or coaching/mentoring.

Learning & Development Opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

Interesting and unique learning & development opportunities are available throughout the British Embassy Global Network. The jobholder will be able to apply for training suitable for his/her professional/personal development.

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

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

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.

Note: Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the online application form completely including the employment and educational details, experience, professional skills and behaviour-based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the applications and incomplete form in any respect may not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.
 
Only shortlisted candidates for interview will be contacted. Interviewees will be assessed on the core behaviours/qualifications listed above. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via the system in due time. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

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The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative 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.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.