Security Guard

British Consulate General İstanbul

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 based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other categories protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

The British Vice Consulate in Antalya is part of a worldwide network representing British political, economic, and consular interests overseas and is now looking to hire a Security Guard.

We expect our security guards to set an example in respecting the British Vice Consulate in Antalya internal procedures as well as the law and display a pleasant and professional demeanour at all times.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing security service at the consulate
• To carry out search procedures of visitors.
• To provide security oversight to visiting maintenance contractors and, if necessary, a search of their vehicle.
• To escort visitors to and from the building
• Maintain records of all visitors entering and leaving.
• Scan mail and parcel items.
• To perform security checks in and outside the building including security and fire alarm system
• To liaise with alarm companies.
• To lock and unlock the office. Complete occurrence book and patrol records.
• Monitor CCTV.
• To risk assess any potential threat. Report directly to Antalya team, and if necessary TNP and Security Manager in Ankara.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience:

• High school diploma;
• Hold a valid Security Certificate 5188;
• Minimum 3 years of Security background;
• Fluency at C1 in Turkish & B2 in English;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to build relationship with Turkish National Police regarding response protocols and information exchange.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:

• Clean and valid Turkish Driver's License.

Required behaviours: Delivering at Pace, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

Application deadline: 12 May 2024

Type of Position: Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week: 36.25

Location (City): Antalya

Number of vacancies: 1

Salary: 920 USD gross

Start Date: 1 June 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment:

• This is a full-time, permanent contract for 36.25 hours net per week.
• The monthly salary for this position is 920 USD gross, paid in 12 instalments, S2 level. Please note that staff members are responsible for paying any income tax required by local law. 
• All applicants should have the right to live and work in Turkey. The British Embassy does not sponsor for work permits. 
• The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and a probation period of 2 months. 
• Staff recruited locally by the British Vice Consul are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Turkish employment law. 
• British Diplomatic Missions are equal opportunities employers, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. We are committed to developing a learning organisation that enhances business performance, maximises our staff’s potential and encourages staff innovation and development. 
• Please note that the salaries paid to staff who are exempt from income tax in Turkiye and to those who have already retired from SGK will differ from the salary advertised for the role. Further details can be provided by the local HR team.

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 Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

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