View Vacancy - Security Guard (POL18.302)

The British Embassy in Poland is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to recruit a Security Guard.

The main purpose of the job is to provide effective and secure access control to the Embassy premises by maintaining control of visitors/contractors/staff/vehicles and to ensure high level security services complying with Embassy security regulations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide security services to staff and Embassy premises according to the Embassy security requirements;
• To provide relevant security services to visitors and contractors during their stay in the Embassy premises;
• To identify all visitors and contractors at the entrance and issue them with appropriate security passes;
• To search visitors/contractors and vehicles proficiently before they enter the premises;
• To manage visitors having appointments at the Embassy;
• Where necessary escort workmen and contractors around the Embassy premises;
• To monitor cctv camera system and other security related systems;
• Run checks of the British Embassy compound and surrounding area;
• Check all mail and parcels arriving at the Embassy with the use of appropriate security devices;
• Announce periodical security alerts;
• Provide assistance to the Post Security Management team;

Required key FCO Competences:

• Managing a Quality Service: effectiveness in this area is about being organised to deliver service objectives and striving to improve the quality of service, taking account of diverse customer needs and requirements. People who are effective plan, organise and manage their time and activities to deliver a high quality and efficient service;

• Making Effective Decisions: effectiveness in this area is about being objective; using sound judgement, evidence and knowledge to provide accurate, expert and professional advice. It’s being careful and thoughtful about the use and protection of government and public information to ensure it is handled securely and with care;

• Collaborating and Partnering: people skilled in this area create and maintain positive, professional and trusting working relationships with a wide range of people within and outside the organization to help get business done;

• Leading and Communicating: effectiveness in this area is about leading from the front and communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. It’s about supporting principles of fairness of opportunity for all and a dedication to a diverse range of citizens.

• Minimum 3 years of proven professional experience in security environment;
• Ability to understand instructions given in English both orally and in writing;
• Good oral and written Polish;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Good teamwork and delivering high quality customer service;
• Proven organisational skills;
• Ability to analyse problems and come up with workable solutions;
• Basic IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, internet);
• High level of integrity;