View Vacancy - Security Officer

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

Main Purpose of Job:

Provide a safe secure working environment for the staff of the British High Commission.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Entry control of public and staff entrances
  • Searches of visitors and vehicles – as required
  • Surveillance and patrol of the perimeter of the site including the use of CCTV equipment.
  • Responsible for inspection of all incoming mail/couriered packages and deliveries which will include the operation of scanning equipment.
  • Provide escort/security as required at the new High Commission site
  • Provide escort/security as required at the residence of the High Commissioner 
  • Supervision of contracted security officers – as required
  • Other duties as directed
  • Occasional overtime and out of hours working. 
  • Valid Ontario Provincial Government Security Guard License
  • Class G Drivers License
  • Minimum 1-3 years experience in a security related field
  • Minimum First Aid Certified with CPR and AED qualifications
  • Basic IT skills are needed including a working knowledge of Windows 10, Outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
  • Fluency in English 
  • Ability to obtain a required security clearance
  • Must be a passport holder of Five Eyes countries (Canada, USA, New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom)
  • Must have right to work in Canada
  • Must have good credit standing 
  • Ability to drive both automatic and standard transmissions would be an asset
  • French as a second language is not required but would be an asset
Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together
26 December 2023
S2
Full-time, Permanent
37.5
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
Canada
Ottawa
British Deputy High Commission
3
CAD
$3,730.20 monthly
22 January 2024

Working Patterns:

The job is not suitable for Flexible working.

The position will involve work shift work on a rotating basis currently between 0630 and 2130 hrs Monday to Friday, but occasional Weekends and Evening overtime will also be included in the scope of duties.

The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and enriching learning and development opportunities.

  • Strong work ethic and ability to work alone without direct supervision.
  • Ability to adapt to the dynamics of a small team environment.
  • Need to be flexible, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Ability to perform additional duties as and when required
  • Ability to arrive/stay 10-15 minutes either side of shift if required to perform adequate handover to next shift and work as a part of a small Security Team

We have a generous benefit package including pension, 4 weeks holidays and a medical/dental plan. Holidays are subject to suitable cover being in place which is why the ability to be a good team player is essential. 

Must have the legal status to live and work in Canada. Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’.  If during the reserve period of 6-12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

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.