View Vacancy - Security Guard (TKM24.115)
The British Embassy in Ashgabat is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic, commercial and consular interests overseas. We are currently looking for a committed Security Guard.
Providing a guarding service that ensures the safety and security of Embassy staff members and visitors, as well as protecting the Embassy building and Ambassador’s Residence.
The Embassy guards work collaborative as a team with shared responsibilities that follow established procedures for security but should individually be vigilant to new threats and able to respond confidently to incidents and emergencies. The guards are the first point of contact for all visitors to the Embassy and regularly liaise with staff members on security measures, through clear communication in good standards of English and Turkmen or Russian.
Roles and responsibilities:
Access control:
• Enforce control procedures for the Embassy and Residence, ensuring that only staff and authorised visitors are granted entry, and that external visitors are appropriately escorted;
• Conduct searches of individuals, vehicles and packages as required;
• Oversee the secure storage of property keys, maintaining accurate records of key movements.
Perimeter security:
• Conduct regular foot patrols around the perimeter of the Embassy or Residence to identify potential risks;
• Investigate any suspicious item or activity close to the perimeter;
• Liaise with the Diplomatic Police to manage groups of people or traffic congestion that could prevent secure access in/out of the Embassy/Residence.
Security monitoring:
• Monitor 24/7 the Embassy or Residence’s security systems, including CCTV and radio communications;
• Respond to the emergency alarm system at the Embassy/residential properties, and conduct in-person property checks when necessary.
Event security:
• Ensure that event preparations and arrangements for guests are carried out in line with the Embassy’s security procedures;
• Liaise with the Diplomatic Police to maintain a secure external environment during events at the Embassy or Residence;
Emergency preparedness and response:
• Conduct and maintain reports on the Embassy’s regular alarm testing (fire, incident and bomb);
• Provide immediate response to an emergency scenario that takes place within the Embassy perimeter or at a residential property;
• Act as the first point of contact for staff involved in an emergency at another location. Provide assistance, liaise with police and alert other staff to the situation, as appropriate.
Customer service:
• Guide visitors of all levels through the Embassy’s access procedures, providing information and assistance as appropriate;
• Politely redirect to the appropriate contact any in-person visitors whose enquiry is not within the Embassy’s operations (eg. a visa application);
Provide staff with timely notice of incidents in the city that could disrupt safe travel routes between the Embassy and residential areas.
- IT user skills (basic knowledge in Excel, Word or Outlook)
- Turkmen and/or Russian language knowledge (B2 according to CEFR Framework) *
- English language knowledge (B1 according to CEFR Framework *)
- 2 years of experience in security or any similar working experience in international or foreign organisations
- Basic experience with access control, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems and physical security check is a plus
The candidate should be available to workday and night shifts for the whole duration of the relevant shift, in line with the standard shift pattern. In some circumstances security staff are requested to take on additional shifts due to operational demands or short-notice gaps in team coverage.
There is limited scope for flexible working by members of the security team but individual requirements can be discussed. All members of the security team follow a shift pattern, which is managed by the Post Security Manager.
All the Embassy’s security guards receive training in First Aid. Additionally, guards have the opportunity to stand in for shift supervisors during leave absences.
Please note that staff members are responsible for paying an income tax to local tax authorities.
The successful candidate will be subject to a professional background check and security clearance.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Ashgabat is subject to local Terms and Conditions of Service.
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Turkmenistan. The British Embassy does not sponsor applications for work permits.
We highly encourage female candidates to apply for this position as we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our organisation.
The Embassy offers a competitive package of salary and benefits, access to the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s excellent Learning Academy opportunities.
All appointments are subject to professional background check satisfactory security clearance.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Turkmenistan are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law and FCO guidance for Local Staff. The posts we offer are not an entry point into the UK’s Diplomatic Service.
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.
*Please note, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as Mastery or proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read; can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation; can express themselves spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations. For more information please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed
This opportunity is closed to applications.
