SRR - Security Guard S2

؜ - ؜Riyadh ؜ -

Job details

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy Riyadh has vacancy for Security Guard on a fixed term
contract of two (‎2) years.
This role is open to both male and female candidates. This position is full-
time, based on ‎48 hours per week (‎8 hours per day, ‎6 days a week) and will
involving working on shifts.
The jobholder will work as part of an established and capable team to ensure
the safety and security of staff and families at the Embassy while working in
a shift rotation pattern. You must have strong communication skills and the
ability to give clear and concise advice on a range of security topics,
corresponding to your position and as per policy and procedure.

Duties and responsibilities:

You will carry out security duties at the British Embassy compound in Riyadh,
working as a team member on a ‎24/‎7 shift rotation. Duties include:
* Working as part of a team on a shift roster. Conducting security checks, including physical searches of personnel and vehicles, monitoring of CCTV, operating UHF radio network, responding to alarms, and patrolling on foot as directed by the Post Security Manager (PSM) and Regional Overseas Security Manager (ROSM).
* Dealing with staff, visitors, and members of the public in a professional and courteous manner.
* Scanning and sorting of incoming mail and deliveries.
* Maintaining various records and security logs.
* Acting as first point of contact outside office hours, responding to requests for assistance from Embassy staff and advising any visitors or telephone callers of the regular working hours and details of the official website.
* Reacting to incidents and issues in a calm and disciplined manner and working as part of a team, including participating in exercises and learning and development activities to understand policy and procedures.
The above list is not exhaustive and the jobholder will be required to be
flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required, including participating
in the Embassy 's emergency planning and any other response to a crisis
affecting UK citizens.

Key behaviours required:

* Managing a Quality Service - Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
* Changing and Improving - Seek out opportunities to create effective change and suggest innovative ideas for improvement. Review ways of working, including seeking and providing feedback.
* Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
* Communicating and Influencing - Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.

Eligibility:

The position is available to Saudi nationals and to current holders of valid
Saudi residence permits or transferable iqama. The successful candidate will
be required to transfer their sponsorship to the British Embassy.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
* At least two (‎2) years of relevant security experience, such as in uniformed services (police, military), commercial security or diplomatic security; or a customer focussed industry background with checkable references.
* Knowledge of physical security barriers, policy and procedures.
* Proficiency in English and Arabic, both written and spoken. Able to express ideas and messages clearly.
* Able to do shift work.
* Team player who is also capable of working on their own initiative.
* Strong customer focus and ability to deliver quality service.
* Courtesy and consideration in dealing with staff and other customers. Able to present a professional image of self and the Embassy.
* Good organisational skills and flexibility to manage and prioritise tasks.
* Good IT and computer skills. Proficiency in using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
* Knowledge of industry standard security policies and procedures.
Required behaviours
Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace,
Communicating and Influencing
Application deadline Application deadline - day Application deadline - month
Application deadline - year
‎16 July ‎2023
Grade
S2
Type of Position
Fixed Term, Full-time
Working hours per week
‎48
Duration of Post
‎24 months
Region
Middle East & North Africa
Country/Territory
Saudi Arabia
Location (City)
Riyadh
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
‎1
Salary Currency
SAR
Salary
‎5,001
Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year
‎17 September ‎2023
Other benefits and conditions of employment
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration
package for this role.
Monthly salary details:
* Base Salary - SAR ‎3,681
* Housing Allowance - SAR ‎920 (subject to eligibility)
* Travel Allowance - SAR ‎400 (subject to eligibility)

* Total - SAR ‎5,001
* Allowances are not payable to staff who receive official provision for such expenditure in some other form. Spouses/ Dependents of UKBS officers working at the Embassy are not eligible to Housing or Travel Allowance.
No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this
position.
This position is full-time, based on ‎48 hours per week (‎8 hours per day, ‎6
days a week) and will involving working on shifts (specific hours to be on a
rota basis).
The successful candidate will be subject to a ‎90-day probationary period.
Additional information
How to apply:
Interested candidates must include with their online application form
‎1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV);
‎2) a covering letter/ motivation essay stating how you meet the requirements
of the role; and
‎3) specific examples, in the relevant sections of the online application form,
of how you meet the key behaviours required.
Applications that do not include these information will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is at ‎23:55 KSA local time on ‎16 July
‎2023.

Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.


Due to the large number of applications we receive, only those shortlisted for
the next step in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a
'reserve list'. If during the reserve period of six (‎6) months the same or a
largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second
or subsequent candidate.
The start date mentioned in the advert is a tentative start date and the
successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures.
Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable
clearances and reference checks.
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take
around ‎2-‎3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in
country and in the UK, dependant on the security level required for the role
and the candidates profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in
the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise
any disruption.

The British Embassy Riyadh is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to
inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited
locally by the British Embassy is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service
according to local Saudi Arabia employment law.

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.

Job Summary

  • Advertiser: Foreign & Commonwealth Office
  • Announcement date: 12/07/2023
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  • Job location: Riyadh
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