Security Officer

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy in Cairo is looking to recruit a Security
Officer , job grade S2.
The successful candidate will work as part of an experienced and professional
security team providing physical security to the British Embassy Cairo.
The main duties will include, but are not limited to:
* Enforce all physical security measures under current policy to ensure that all staff work in a safe secure environment whilst protecting Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) assets.
* Administer all visitors with correct Embassy passes; this includes searching individuals, vehicles on access and carrying out sporadic checks when leaving.
* Access control of both pedestrian and vehicular airlocks at all entrances /exits whilst operating the anti-ram blocker within the vehicular airlock.
* Monitoring of the Embassy perimeter CCTV cameras and responding to any fire alarms.
* Supervision of all general public visitors within the Embassy compound to and from the Consular section.
* Receive and check all incoming mail with X-ray scanner, adhere to current procedures when dealing with any suspicious letters or packages.
* Deal with difficult visitors within the Embassy and resolve any problems using the conflict management model amicably.
* Supervise contractors during external maintenance and out of hours including weekends.
* Assist the Security Manager with any VIP visits, large-scale functions within the Embassy, and Ambassador's residence.
This list is not exhaustive and you may be required to carry out additional
duties according to business needs.
Key Behaviours:
* Making Effective Decisions - Use evidence and knowledge to support accurate, expert decisions and advice. Carefully consider alternative options, implications and risks of decisions.
* Delivering at Pace - Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
* Working Together - Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
* Fluency in Arabic and a competent level of spoken & written English is required.
* Previous experience in Security, uniformed services, commercial security, or customer-focused industry background with verifiable references.
* Able to do shift work.
* Knowledge of physical security, security policy, and security processes and procedures.
* Team player who is also capable of working on their own initiative.
* Strong customer focus and ability to deliver quality service.
* Good organisational skills and flexibility to manage and prioritise tasks.
* Good IT and computer skills. Proficiency in using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
* Courtesy and consideration in dealing with staff and other customers. Able to present a professional image of self and the Embassy.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
* Command of spoken and written English.
* Knowledge of standard policies and procedures for the security industry.
Required behaviours
Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace, Working Together
Application deadline Application deadline - day Application deadline - month
Application deadline - year
‎8 May ‎2023
Grade
S2
Type of Position
Fixed Term, Full-time
Working hours per week
‎42
Duration of Post
‎12 months
Region
Middle East & North Africa
Country/Territory
Egypt
Location (City)
Cairo
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
‎1
Salary Currency
USD
Salary
‎427
Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year
‎26 June ‎2023
Other benefits and conditions of employment
Eligibility:
* Applicants must have the right to live and work in Egypt.
* The Embassy may request applicants to provide evidence of their medical history given the physical nature of the role.
Working hours and remuneration:
The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration
package for this role, including a non-negotiable gross salary of USD ‎427
per month subject to insurance and tax as per the usual regulations based on a
‎42 hours per week. Due to the nature of the work, you are expected to be
flexible to work on shift basis, during public holidays and weekends, and
covering a ‎24-hour shift pattern working all year round. Early, days, nights
and overtime including events.
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.
We offer a competitive package including medical benefits, performance related
bonus, recreational facilities, opportunities for job related training &
development, etc. This role is for a full-time employment, on a fixed-term
basis for one (‎1) year, subject to a ‎3-month probationary period.
There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No
accommodation and relocation expenses are payable in connection with this
position.
The British Embassy is committed to helping staff develop in their careers
through formal and informal training and coaching. A healthy and active
Learning & Development committee supports staff in their goals. In addition,
we have access to the substantial amount of resources that the Embassy and UK
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's International Academy provides.
Additional information
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must include ‎1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and ‎2)
motivation essay, in the relevant sections of the online application form,
stating how you meet the requirements of the role.
Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.
Closing date of receiving applications is before ‎23:55 (local time) on ‎08
May ‎2023.
Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
Process:
The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take
around two-three months. The security clearance process includes checks
available in country and with 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.
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 job 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.
Personal data collected will be treated in strictest confidence under the
terms of the UK Data Protection Act and used for recruitment purposes only.

The British Embassy Cairo is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to
inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staffs recruited
locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of service
according to local Egypt employment law.

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