View Vacancy – Security Officer (FRA24.382)

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)

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 Marseilles and representation to international organisations in Paris (OECD and UNESCO) and Strasbourg (CoE).The British Embassy is currently looking for a Security Officer, reporting to the Deputy Post Security Manager and the Post Security Manager.

Main purpose of job:

Working as a Security Officer reporting to the Deputy Post Security Manager and the Post Security Manager;
Controlling access of vehicles and visitors coming to the British Embassy and conducting vehicle search;
Supervising access control to our buildings;
Escorting visitors and contractors;
Making sure that all security procedures are well implemented;
Carry out the Locking and unlocking of the building.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Working as a Security Officer at the Residence, supervising the access control to the premises;
Monitoring CCTV and testing Alarms;
Making sure that details of visitors and staff are logged;
Issuing Passes to visitors;
Make sure that contractors are escorted in the building;
Registering and scanning mail and parcel delivered to the Embassy;
Liaising with the French Authorities when required;
Doing access control and carry out guest list checks during events at the Residence;
Completion of Security tasks according to the Standard Operating Procedures.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Proven track record of working well in a team but also autonomously;
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;
Strong customer service skills with excellent communication skills;
Proven track record of making quick and effective decisions;
Punctuality and excellent personal presentation;
Professional proficiency in English (C1 Level) and ability to communicate effectively in French (B2 Level).

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

First Aid Trained;
Previous experience in a security environment (Private, military or Police).

Required behaviours

Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

Application deadline

29 October 2023

Grade

Type of Position

Full-time, Night shifts, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal

Working hours per week

Region

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory

France

Location (City)

Paris

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

Salary Currency

EUR

Salary

€2519 (gross) – (+Overtime payment when and as necessary)

Type of Salary

monthly

Start Date

2 December 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment

This is a full time, night shifts, fixed-term position for 3 months with possibility of extension.

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 https://www.cjn.justice.gouv.fr/cjn/b3/eje20 ), 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 Country Based Staff. The posts we offer are not an entry point into the UK’s Diplomatic Service.

Visa/work permit 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.

Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

Additional information

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 Diplomatic Missions 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.

Languages: *Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

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