Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)
Security Guards
Main purpose of job:
To ensure that personnel can work in a safe and secure environment by protecting staff and FCDO assets at the British High Commission (BHC) office and residence compounds.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Security 100%
- Control vehicle and personnel access to the office and residence compounds.
- Provide security of all locations by regular patrolling.
- Monitor the BHC Radio Network.
- Monitor CCTV at both locations and log information as necessary.
- Carry out any other security tasks as directed by Post Security Manager.
- Daily checks of the office compound and residence area.
- Where necessary escort workmen and contractors in the BHC premises.
- Be the first point of contact for BHC visitors / telephone enquiries.
- Experience of security of at least 1 year
- Good command of oral and written English
- Ability to work in a demanding environment
- Ability to work professionally in stressful situations
- Ability to work flexibly to meet changing demands
- Initiative and good judgement
- Ability to work effectively as part of a small team
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Proficient in the use of MS Windows and Office suite
- Former Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) in the military or Police (or necessary experience to this level)
- Knowledge of Spanish would be an asset
Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Building Capability for All
18 July 2021
S2
Full-time, Permanent
42 (8 hour shift pattern, day, afternoon and night)
Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories
Belize
Belmopan
British High Commission
1
BZD $1770.95 per month
14 September 2021
Must have the legal status to live and work in Belize.
Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.
Working patterns:
If the job is not suitable for flexible working patterns, please explain why: Presence on Residence and Office High Commission compounds is essential for security work. Shift patterns do not lend themselves to atypical working.
Individual is part of a 3-person team working a 42-hour week, 8 hour day and night shift pattern.
The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and an enriching learning and development opportunities.
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