Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Security
Due to COVID-19, you may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign. We are working hard to minimise any disruption. You may find more information in the Additional Information section below.
The British Embassy in Paris is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. It is also part of the UK’s France Network (including offices in Lyon, Bordeaux and Marseille and representation to international organisations in Paris (OECD and UNESCO) and Strasbourg (CoE)).
The British Embassy is currently looking for a Security Officer.
Main roles and responsibilities:
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Controlling a vehicle and pedestrian entrance to the British Embassy, including conducting vehicle searches.
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Working as Security Officer at the Consular Section, supervising the control of access to our building.
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Supervising security procedures.
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Locking and unlocking procedures.
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Escorting visitors, contractors and deliveries.
Additional ad hoc tasks assigned by the Security Manager, when required:
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Working as Security Officer at the Residence, supervising the control of access to our buildings.
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Monitoring the CCTV and alarm systems.
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Registering the entrance and leaving of staff and visitors.
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Issuing passes to visitors.
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Supervising contractors at the Chancery.
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Registering and scanning mail and parcels delivered to the Embassy.
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Liaising with French Authorities when required by HR Office.
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Checking guest lists during events organized at the Residence or Embassy, dealing with members of the public in a polite and professional manner, including conducting bag searches.
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Completing the following tasks according to the standard operating procedures.
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Professional proficiency in English (C1 Level) and ability to communicate effectively in French (B2 Level)*.
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Proven track record of working well in a team but also autonomously.
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Ability to work shift patterns (including weekends, Nights and bank holidays) and to be flexible regarding taking on extra shifts to cover colleague’s absences.
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Strong customer service skills as the guard/Messenger is often the first point of contact.
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Proven track record of making quick and effective decisions.
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Punctuality and excellent personal presentation.
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First aid trained.
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Previous experience in a security environment (private, military or police).
Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
15 November 2020
S1
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
35 (Shift patterns)
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
France
Paris
British Embassy
1
2171 €
14 December 2020
This is a full-time fixed term contract for 6 months with possibility of renewal and shift work.
All appointments are subject to professional background check satisfactory security clearance. The successful applicant will be required to provide a copy of his/her passport or national identity card for all nationalities held, an up-to-date criminal record (casier judiciaire) for recent countries of residence (which can be obtained online at casier-judiciaire.justice.gouv.fr), two written proofs of address (utility invoices and/or bank statements) and two references.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in France are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local French employment law and FCDO guidance for Local Staff. The posts we offer are not an entry point into the UK’s Diplomatic Service.
Visa / Passport requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in France and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Additional requirements may become necessary after 31st December 2020.
Your application will only be considered if you follow the guidance below:
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Your application must be sent in English only.
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Your application must clearly indicate all nationalities you hold.
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.
Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.
*Please refer to the “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. We are looking for a C1 level or equivalent. 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.
Information due to COVID-19:
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You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign and we are working hard to minimise any disruption;
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Interviews will be done remotely if the existing situation determines this to be the right course of action;
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Starting date may be delayed depending on circumstances at the time and it will be agreed with the selected candidate.
To help us with our recruitment effort, please indicate on the application form /cover letter where (ngotenders.net) you saw this job posting.