View Vacancy – Security Guard x 4 (22/24 ADD)

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View Vacancy – Security Guard x 4 (22/24 ADD)

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Job Category

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Subcategory

Security

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of 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 compound.
Checking that no goods are taken out of the compound without the correct authority.
Responding to any incident (Bomb, Fire and Incident etc) as required in accordance with set procedures.
Always to be a professional, polite, and motivated and smart team player.
Any other security related task as directed

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

At least high school graduate.
Experience in the security with police or military and related field 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 details 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 to contribute and support wider Embassy objectives.
Recommendation from 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 skill is an added advantage.
Full Ethiopian driving Licence (car).

Required behaviours

Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

Application deadline

24 September 2024

Grade

Type of Position

Permanent

Working hours per week

Region

Africa

Country/Territory

Ethiopia

Location (City)

Addis Ababa

Type of Post

British Embassy

Salary

USD 259.78

Type of Salary

monthly

Start Date

1 November 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment

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 provident fund, medical benefits, 22 days 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 screening
Please check your application carefully before you submit, 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 to 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.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

Addis Ababa

To apply please copy and paste this link: https://fco.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/candidate/jobboard/vacancy/1/adv/

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