View Vacancy - Security Guard Supervisor

The British Embassy in Algiers is looking to recruit a Security Guard Supervisor, grade S1 to start immediately.

Main Purpose of the Job:

A vacancy has arisen for the position of Security Supervisor at the British Embassy in the Security Section. This is a Permanent position with an initial 3-month probation period which might be extended to another 3 months. The job requires physical presence of the Security Supervisor at all times on the ground on a set shift pattern of 2 morning, 2 night shifts and 4 Days Off. This position is open to staff members and external applicants.

The Security Supervisor will assist the Post Security Manager in the key role of keeping Embassy staff members, families, information, and properties safe and protected ensuring security is maintained at a commensurate level in which all staff comply with the security regulations and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day to day supervision of all Embassy security guards and posts at the Embassy and staff residences in accordance with the 'Duty Supervisor Guide' and the 'Security Guarding Assignment Instructions'

• Be the authorized representative of the Overseas Security Manager and Post Security Manager in communicating new policies, procedures and other security related instructions and information to security guards.

• Ensure that all Embassy security posts and residential locations are fully manned during duty shift.

• Responsible for arranging timely replacement of guards who are absent or on sick, compassionate, maternity/paternity, study leave etc.

• In the case of shortage of guard force assign guards on the basis of Time Off in Lieu (TOIL), and if not possible, on overtime basis always with prior permission from PSM or ROSM.

• Ensure that sick leave forms and overtime claims are completed, recorded, and submitted on time.

• Carry out a minimum of three rounds of patrol tour every duty shift at each residential location in accordance to Form One of the 'Patrolling Supervisor's Checklist'.

• Conduct extra patrol rounds and inspections at locations whose occupants are out of town using both Form One and Two of the Patrolling Supervisor's Checklist.

• Responsible for distributing and passing to guards at the Embassy Security posts and residential locations:

Water

Official messages, information and instructions

Monthly rosters

• Report on time any guards' unauthorised absence, failure of duty, dysfunctional equipment, and out of order physical security structure such as locks, gates , and compound lights

• Report any violation of security regulations by Embassy staff members to the PSM and/or ROSM

• Ensure that daily briefings are conducted and all incoming security guards complete full Handover/Takeover of their post prior to the assumption of their duties.

• Maintain and safeguard security files, records and other related information.

• Respond swiftly to calls of UK-based staff members in the event of incidents such as vehicle accidents, intruder at residence, and aggressive encounters by being quickly on the spot and interacting with the relevant law enforcement bodies.

• Plays pro-active role in continuously raising guards level of performance and professionalism through various modes of training.

• Carry out the yearly staff performance appraisal as a Reporting Officer (RO) for the number of guards assigned to him/ her as jobholder

• Carry out other specific security tasks as directed by either PSM or ROSM

Key competencies required:

• Seeing the Big Picture - is about having an in-depth understanding and knowledge of how your role fits with and supports organisational objectives and the wider public needs.

• Demonstrating Resilience - This is about helping our people to build resilience in international roles, supporting their ability to adapt to working in difficult and varied international environments and to bounce back from crises and setbacks in these contexts.

• 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 Civil Service to help get business done.

• Making Effective Decisions - Effectiveness in this area is about being objective; using sound judgment, evidence and knowledge to provide accurate, expert and professional advice.

• Good driving skills with valid driving Licence

• Proficiency in English and Arabic (both written & oral)

• Effective and efficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

• Two or more years of experience in the operation of the Embassy security system or in similar situation or area