Security Guard x 4 at British Embassy

British Embassy

Position: Security Guard x 4

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Addis Abeba - Ethiopia

Salary: Salary: USD 259.78

Posted date: 1 week ago

Deadline: September, 24/2024 (5 days left)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The main purpose of the job:

To carry out a full range of guarding duties including checking vehicles and people both entering and leaving the Embassy compound on a 24-hour shift basis.

To follow all written and verbal instructions issued to them by the Embassy security managerial staff.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Manning allocated duty post as directed
• Checking that persons entering the compound have the authority to do so.
• Searching both persons and vehicles (Including using scanners).
• Operating access gates to allow pedestrian and vehicular access to and from the compound.
• Checking that no goods are taken out of the compound without the correct authority.
• Responding to any incident (Bomb, Fire Incident, etc) as required under set procedures.
• Always be a professional, polite, motivated, and smart team player.
• Any other security-related task as directed

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience

• At least a high school graduate.
• Experience in security with police or military and related fields with a proven track record of delivering a quality service
• Be open to change and actively seek ways to improve the service of the security section.
• Attention to detail and good follow-up discipline.
• Ability to work quickly and reliably with little supervision to meet targets with clear and effective decision-making skills.
• Be an excellent team player and contribute and support wider Embassy objectives.
• Recommendation from the previous employer of security experience.

Language requirements:

• Language: English and Amharic (both written and Oral)
• Level of language required: Good Standard

Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience

• First aid and basic computer skills are an added advantage.
• Full Ethiopian driving Licence (car).

Required behaviours

• Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

Salary: USD 259.78

Learning and development opportunities:

A full induction training package will be undertaken by the successful candidate.

Working patterns:

• Shift working hours are 42 hrs per week
• Day and Night

Additional information

In addition to salary, the successful applicant will receive a provident fund, medical benefits, 22 days of annual leave, and 14 public holidays (after the probation period).

An out-of-hours call will be given if necessary.

The package also includes a good level of health insurance and an engaging working environment.

• Must be able to legally work in Ethiopia
• Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during the screening
• Please check your application carefully before you submit it, as no changes can be made once submitted
• The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position
• Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Addis Ababa are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Ethiopia
• All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
• The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
• Obtain the relevant permit
• Pay the fees for the permit
• Make arrangements to relocate
• Meet the costs of relocation
• Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount
• Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link:
• https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates
• 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

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.