View Vacancy - Post Security Manager - B3
Main purpose of job:
To provide security related support to the Post Security Officer (PSO) and Regional Security Managers (ROSM) to provide safe and secure working and living environments for all staff and family members at the British Deputy High Commission New Delhi.
Roles and responsibilities
BHC Guard Force. To be responsible for the management of the guard force supervisory team and provide direction and oversight of regular training to ensure that it is delivered frequently and to a high and consistent standard. Conduct regular checks of the guard rooms and ensure proper function of the physical security measures in place. Maintain training records.
Monitoring and Briefing. Monitoring and maintain a regional database of open source reporting of security related issues. Compile area briefing notes of security incidents as required. Conduct security briefings for all new LE staff and spouse / partners as required.
Security Operations. Daily management of security equipment and inventories. Supervise weekly alarm checks and review and recommend updates to ‘Actions on’ procedures to the ROSM. Conduct regular security drills, as per guidelines. Issuing of official staff passes. Review, confirm and authorise guard force overtime claims / payments. Supervise the Guard Force Commander
Liaison with local Security and Law Enforcement Agencies. Establish and maintain contacts within Delhi Police and the Diplomatic Security Force and counterparts in friendly Diplomatic Missions.
Vetting & Recruitment. Assist in the security verification process of LE staff. Liaise, as necessary, with HR the recruitment and management processes of the Ghurkha guards.
Management of Security Documentation. Regularly review security documentation (including PSR Part 1) and emergency procedures and make recommendations to ROSM as necessary. Promulgate as directed.
Miscellaneous. Contribute to Post Crisis Management planning. Conduct security related tasks, including occasional out of hours duties and regional travel as required as detailed by the Post Security Officer and/or the ROSMs.
Working to the Regional Overseas Security Managers’ (ROSM), the Post Security Manager (PSM) is responsible for the day to day security of the British High Commission in New Delhi. The successful applicant will act as the main liaison point of the High Commission's security management team
The PSM role requires an individual who can demonstrate strengths in stakeholder engagement, both internally and externally. The role calls for a confident, articulate person who can project presence, but also someone who can display empathy and calmness under pressure. Credibility, honesty, and integrity play a central part to the PSM role.
Resources managed :
Reporting Officer for 1 x A2 Guard Force Commander and Countersigning Officer and management oversight of 76 Guards.
Military or police service (or related employment) with proven track record of management and leadership experience.
- Previous experience in use of CCTV, alarm systems and Automated Access Control Systems.
- Full driving license.
For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Local Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.
For other than BHC Candidates, starting Salary Rs 49,635 per month along with an additional 80% Security Allowance and an additional allowance of 18% ( in lieu of Provident Fund and Superannuation Fund).
The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.
Around half of our work force is women. We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment.
P.S-In case you are covered (as dependant spouse) under FCO medical arrangements, then there will be no entitlement for you under the Local Staff Medical Scheme.
To Apply:
- Complete the Online Job Application Form.
- Attach a detailed CV
- Appraisal forms of last two years ( Internal Candidates only)
- Complete this duly filled Pre Employment Questionnaire
Please Note:
- Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
- The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references.
Because of the security clearance requirement only nationals of the following countries are eligible to apply:
UK or other EU country, Canada, Australia, USA, New Zealand. British citizens must have been resident in the UK for at least two of the previous 10 years.
However, applications will be considered from candidates working overseas for HM Government in the past ten years or who already hold adequate security clearance. In light of the tight timings ALL applicants must have permission to work in India.
Applicants who do not meet this criterion will not be considered.Evidence of your nationality and permission to work in India must be sent with your application form, for example, photocopies of the details page of your passport and/or visa.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
