British Embassy Kathmandu Vacancy for Security Guard

Vacancy - Security Guard, Grade- S2, Kathmandu

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)  

Note: 

All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details and the behavioral questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.’’

The main purpose of the job:

Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Security Supervisor, to be responsible for overseeing all security operations within the British Embassy’s compound 24/7 in shift basis. The position is responsible for securing premises and personnel by patrolling and monitoring surveillance equipment. Your primary duties include checking and admitting authorised visitors onto the compound including inspecting buildings and assuring compliance to the policy and procedure whilst also preventing losses or damage by reporting irregularities that may arise. Also responding to any distress calls and alarms, effectively responding to emergency situations and keeping track of all incidents.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Maintain security of the Embassy by ensuring compliance with Post Security Regulation (PSR) and Post Instructions strictly.
• Maintain access control at the main gate and consular section.
• Carry out security checks on staff, contractors, visitors and vehicles on arrival and exit using security scanners and other equipment in line with the State of Vigilance.
• Issue passes and log accurate details of authorised visitors and vehicles that enter onto the compound and exit from the compound.
• Screen and Log details of letters, parcels and luggage that come within the compound.
• Monitor and control the parking area of the Embassy.
• Report immediately any damages and security related matters to Security Supervisors and log incidents in the occurrence log book.
• Conduct regular perimeter patrols and ensure the compound is safe by performing regular safety and fire-equipment checks including fire exits.
• Monitor and analyse CCTV camera footage and report to on-duty Security Supervisor in case of suspicious activity.
• Protect the British Embassy’s assets related to theft, assault, fire and other safety issues.
• Communicate any irregularities with on-duty Security Supervisor.
• Write daily activity reports and provide them to on-duty Security Supervisor.
• Escort visitors and contractors inside the compound as necessary.
• Respond to all the phone calls effectively at the gatehouse.
• Perform regular checks of security equipment to make sure everything is working condition and report immediately to on-duty Security Supervisor if found any discrepancy.
• React to on any alarms within the premises and emergency situation to keep building and personnel safe.
• Secure and control the keys of office buildings and residences. Issue them to the authorized staff and keep the accurate records on the logbook as per the BEK standard.
• Provide required service to ensure safe, efficient and smooth running events and receptions conducted on the Embassy premises. Participate in flag raising ceremony whenever it is required.
• Assist and provide the required information to all the customers seeking assistance at the gatehouse. Coordinate with Consular team whenever it is required.
• Take responsibility of Security Supervisor on his/her leave absence and assist Security Management Team as and when required to make any job successful.

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience: Basic computer skill/ Minimum 10th ( SEE )  standard pass

Language requirements:

• Language: Nepali and English
• Level of language required: Fluent in reading, speaking and writing in both the languages

Required behaviors: Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Communicating and Influencing, Working Together

Application deadline: 12 July 2023

Grade: S2

Type of Position: Fixed Term, Full-time

Working hours per week: 40

Duration of Post: 12 months

Region: South Asia & Afghanistan

Country/Territory: Nepal

Location (City): Kathmandu

Type of Post: British Embassy

Number of vacancies: 7

Salary Currency: NPR

Salary: NPR 44,300 per month plus 10% provident fund Contribution.

Start Date: 1 August 2023

Other benefits and conditions of employment  

For British Embassy candidates, the Country Based Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.

For other than British Embassy candidates, Basic Salary will be NPR 44,300 per month plus 10% provident fund Contribution. 

The successful candidate will be provided with annual leaves, maternity/paternity and membership in the Embassy medical benefits scheme as per the Terms & Conditions of Services. The British Embassy in Kathmandu is part of a world-wide network of 240 Posts, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas.

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCO has anywhere across the globe. We are aiming to make it the best. The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on grounds of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation

Please note - BHC does not deduct tax at source and employees are required to ensure that any requirements of local income-tax law are complied with in full. Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, eg. Some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount. 

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe.  We are aiming to make it the best.

Note : All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and the competency based questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.’’

Additional information  

To Apply:

Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered. 

(a) Complete the Online Application Form 

(b) Complete the Experience, Behaviour and Technical/ Professional skills based questions segment in the Online Application Form 

Internal candidates applying for this position need to upload their appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable) and also inform their current line managers, else the applications will not be considered. 

We will accept only online applications by “12th July 2023 - 23:55 Kathmandu Time Zone”. 

Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British Embassy

• Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
• The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, educational and professional.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.

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.