Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Security
The British Embassy in Vilnius is looking for a Security Guard for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia Directorates.
The successful candidate will be providing security guarding service to ensure the safety and security of Embassy staff members, visitors, customers, and contractors as well as protecting all properties within Embassy/Residence premises. Remaining alert and vigilant and pro-actively responding to incidents and emergencies in accordance the established security instructions and procedures.
Roles and responsibilities
- Security of all Staff & Properties;
- To control access to Embassy / Residence;
- To carry out search procedures of persons, vehicles, mail in line with States of Vigilance;
- Regular patrols of Embassy and Residence grounds;
- To report any security incidents / events to PSM / ROSM / PSO;
- Maintaining all appropriate security logs;
- To maintain and correctly use all security equipment to the required standard.
- Fluency in Lithuanian (oral) and English*;
- Completion of Secondary School;
- Good communication and teamwork skills;
- Ability to work on shifts.
- Previous experience in a similar position;
- Knowledge of basic security principles and the use of security equipment & radio communication.
Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service
30 August 2021
S1
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
12 hours shifts
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Lithuania
Vilnius
British Embassy
1
EUR 931.32 (monthly)
13 September 2021
This is a full-time, one year fixed term contract with possible renewal of 40 gross hours per week (12 hours shifts).
All applicants should have the right to live and work in Lithuania. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Vilnius are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Lithuanian employment law.
We offer:
- A competitive base salary and, in addition, a non-consolidated sports allowance;
- Private medical insurance scheme;
- A strong focus on learning and development; including support for acquiring professional Certificate in Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and access to development and learning opportunities offered to all staff.
- The opportunity to work in an international environment, gaining skills relevant to work in shared services centres and international organisations;
- 40 hours gross working week and a commitment to flexible working with a focus on providing a work-life balance, with the potential for some home-working.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Lithuania and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.
Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
Please note 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.
FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
*Please refer to the “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. We are looking for a B1 level or equivalent. CEFR indicates Level B1 as an Independent User level which can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. 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.
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