View Vacancy - Security Guard (GEO22.286)

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

The British Embassy in Tbilisi is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking for a S2 Security Guard for security guarding of the Embassy premises, its staff and visitors.

The successful candidate will provide security coverage and guarding of the Embassy and the Ambassador’s residence.

 

Roles and responsibilities:

The core duties of a Security Guard are as follows but are not limited to:

  • The protection of staff, property, premises and resources by point guarding and foot patrolling;
  • The control of entry into the Embassy and Ambassador’s Residence;
  • To patrol the Embassy perimeter and estate;
  • Event Security;
  • Monitoring CCTV and alarm systems;
  • Radio Communications;
  • Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, which includes checking ID and appointment bookings;
  • Issuing and husbandry of visitors passes;
  • Removal and storage of electronic devices and mobile phones;
  • The receiving and scanning of general mail and the scanning of suspicious objects;
  • Escorting of visitors;
  • The prevention of loss and waste of resources;
  • The deterrence and prevention of crime;
  • To respond to emergencies.

 

  • Fluent in English and Georgian, including excellent writing skills (written and spoken, minimum of B1 level for CEFR framework*)
  • At least one year of experience in security (including private sector), Police or Military forces
  • Experience with access control, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems and physical security check
  • Basic IT Skills
  • Experience in international organisations
  • Knowledge of Russian language is desirable (written and spoken, B1 level for CEFR framework*)
Managing a Quality Service, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together, Developing Self and Others
30 June 2022
S2
Full-time, Permanent
Average 42 Gross hours
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Georgia
Tbilisi
British Embassy
2
GEL
1998
1 August 2022

This is a full-time, permanent contract, 42 hours per week. The gross monthly salary is 1998 GEL. Please note that staff members are responsible for paying any income tax and state pension contributions required by local law.

The successful candidate will be subject to a professional background check and security clearance.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Tbilisi is subject to local Terms and Conditions of Service.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Georgia. The British Embassy does not sponsor applications for work permits.

Please refer to the “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. We are looking for a minimum B1 level or equivalent for English for Georgian. 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.

Please be advised 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 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.