Nice to have:

• Experience as a security guard for an international organisation.
• Experience as a fire marshal.
• Previously completed first aid training.

This is a full-time, permanent contract. Working hours are up to 48 hours (including breaks) during a 7-day period.

This job involves alternating 12-hour day shifts and 12-hour night shifts with rest days in between. Shifts take place on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as Monday – Friday. On average, there are 15/16 shifts a month.

For two months in a calendar year the working hours are Monday to Friday only, from 0900-1730 (including breaks). 

Applicants should be available to work for whole 12-hour duration of the relevant day time or night time shift, in line with the standard shift pattern. In some circumstances security guards are requested to take on additional shifts, which are compensated by additional rest periods or time off in lieu (TOIL). All members of the security team follow a shift pattern, which is managed by the Post Security Manager.

The successful candidate will receive a full induction into the Embassy and job-specific training as a Security Guard, including First Aid. The Embassy values learning and encourages staff to make time for professional development. All staff can to take advantage of the wide package of learning available. 

We strongly encourage female candidates to apply for this position as we are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within our organisation.

All applicants should have the right to live and work in Turkmenistan. The British Embassy does not sponsor permits to work. 

The successful candidate will be subject to a professional background check, security clearance, and satisfactory completion of a probationary period of up to 6 months.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to local Terms and Conditions of service. They are also responsible for paying any income tax required by local tax authorities.  

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 note, Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level B2 as “Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.” and Level B1 as “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 & 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.