Security Officer - Berlin, Deutschland - Foreign & Commonwealth Office

Foreign & Commonwealth Office

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Berlin, Deutschland

vor 2 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The British Embassy in Berlin is a large overseas mission in the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office) network, with a considerable number of official visitors including Royals and senior ministers.

We are looking for a
Security Officer.

The Security Officer will work with a team of colleagues to ensure the safety and security of Embassy Staff Members, visitors, customers and contractors as well as protecting all properties within the Embassy and Residence premises.

The post holder will work on a shift system between the hours of 05:00am and 20:00pm, Monday to Friday, and be part of a stand by duty rota outside these hours.

There is also a requirement to occasionally work different hours and weekends.

This role would suite a proactive team player with experience of working in a security role and covers the following responsibilities:

Physical security of the Embassy building and its facilities;
Access control. Security checks of visitors to both the Embassy and the Consular Section;
Ensuring enquiries at the Main Entrance, which can be quite diverse, are handled professionally. This may involve seeking further assistance from other embassy colleagues from other sections, hence strong communication and interpersonal skills are required;
Mail screening of all incoming mail to the Embassy;
Supervision of contracted security guards and other contractors;
Monitoring of CCTV and Alarm Systems;
Maintaining all security logs;
Handling / Investigating security incidents:
Dealing with possible intruders and protesters;
Liaising and escorting visitors when required;
To undertake other duties that may reasonably be required and which are in accordance with the grading and core competencies of the job;
Participate in corporate projects focussed on supporting and developing the collective spirit of BE Berlin;
Any other duties that may reasonably be required in support of the wider work of the Embassy, including crisis work.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Fluent English (both written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*); And Good command of German (at least B1 level for CEFR framework*);
Experience in working in the

Security Sector:
Public or Private Security Sectors;

Experience in the use / operating of Mail Scanners / X
Ray Machines, searching of vehicles and people and able to provide evidence (certificate) of training;
Reliable and trustworthy;
Resilience and flexibility;
Good interpersonal skills with a strong customer focus essential;
Ability to undertake security duties, including sitting/standing for prolonged periods inside and outside the premises.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Development qualifications gained whilst being employed in the Private / Public Security Industry (i.e. 34A certificate or equivalent).

Required behaviours

Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together Application deadline Application deadline day Application deadline month Application deadline year
12 February 2023

Grade

Administrative Assistant (AA)

Type of Position

Fulltime, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal

Working hours per week

Region

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory

Germany

Location (City)

Berlin

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

Salary Currency

Salary
- €36,684 gross per annum rising to €41,207 gross per annum after a qualifying period in addition to performance related pay and €222,48 monthly functional allowance. (Salary is not negotiable)

Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year

1 July 2023

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Our Learning & Development environment:

The British Government Germany Network has a strong ethos of Learning & Development, including our Learning & Development Week.

In addition, there will be many opportunities for support, including mentoring, coaching, job shadowing and secondments and dedicated L& D days.

This is in addition to the induction programme offered to all staff.

The successful applicant will be encouraged to be actively involved in the corporate life of the Embassy, contributing to the wider objectives of the British Government's Germany Network and supporting a positive working environment.

Additional information

Please be advised that the British Consulate-General 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.

Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as Mastery or proficiency Level which corresponds to a person being able to understand with ease virtually everything heard or read; Being able to summarise information from different spoken and written sources, re