Employer: British Embassy
Location: Paris France
Job Vacancy :X2 Circular 007
PERMANENT LOCALLY ENGAGED S1 SECURITY OFFICERS
There is an immediate vacancy for 2 x S1 Security Officers which we wish to fill in March/April 2014
The local Security Officer is responsible, working to the Security Manager, for the physical protection of the Embassy, Residence and Consular Section, controlling access to the buildings and ensuring that the buildings are secure.
Main Duties
Supervising the control of access to our buildings
Supervising security procedures
Locking and unlocking procedures
Supervising contractors as and when required
Security patrols
Monitoring the CCTV and alarm systems
Being the Embassy's first point of contact (phone and physical) during silent hours.
Handling UK Nationals in difficulty in accordance with procedures.
Hours/Conditions
This job entails shift work, including nights and weekends.
Overtime to replace colleagues during holidays or periods of sick
leave and to supervise out of hours receptions forms an integral part of this position.
Successful candidates will be required to provide certain information to the Embassy in order to obtain confidential security clearance.Required Skills and Competences
Working with others - Ability to work both in a team and autonomouslyCommunicating
English mother tongue and ability to communicate effectively when speaking French Managing Self, others and resources – The successful candidate will need to be smartly turned out and be punctual at all times as well as courteous and polite.
Problem Solving
A cool head, common sense and decisiveness are all necessary qualities for the job.
Delivering Results – Able to get things done using their own initiative as per procedures
Customer focus – Must be courteous and polite while helping British Nationals that may have problems
Learning and Developing – The ideal candidate will have an open and flexible approach to new ideas drawing on experience to improve results.
Salary
The gross starting basic salary will be Euros 1,787.00 per month.
In addition to this starting salary there are duty payment allowances and the possibility of over time payments which we expect to add approximately 20 -30% (400 - 600 euros) on average to this gross monthly salary
Applications
Applications should comprise a covering letter setting out how you meet the above criteria (max 2
pages), an upto date CV (max 3 pages) and the names and contact details of two referees. Applications from female candidates would be particularly welcome. The Embassy will not consider applications from existing staff who have not successfully completed their probation period or, in the case of staff on temporary contracts (CDDs), have not yet completed
two thirds of their contract.
They should be sent preferably by Email to:
Patrick.King@fco.gov.uk by Sunday 16th February at the latest. Applications received after this date will not be read. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed shortly thereafter.
The successful candidate should start March/April 2014.
Please note that we are unable to meet fares and hotel costs for candidates invited for interview.
Candidates who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful.
Your application will not be considered if you do not follow the guidance below:
1 Do not attach a photograph of yourself to the application.
2 Your application must be sent in English only.
3 Do not send any supporting documentation other than those items specifically requested above.
4 Send your application by e-mail or by hard copy, not both.
5 If you send your application by e-mail, the covering letter, references and CV must be combined into one attached file in .pdf or .doc format.
6 If you send your application by e-mail, the attached file must be no larger than 300kb.
7 If you send your application by e-mail, the subject line of your e-mail must be formatted as follows: Name (First name Surname) Application, Circular Number, Year.
8 For example: “Jane Bloggs, Application, 02, 2012”
9 The Circular Number can be found at the top of this advert.
10 Your CV must clearly indicate all nationalities you hold.
The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer, and welcomes applications from individuals
who wish to work flexibly and will consider any such requests carefully. Applicants who are not citizens of an EU country will have to provide proof of their legal right to resideand work in France. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Paris are subject to lo cal terms and conditions of service based on a) French law and b) FCO guidance for Local Staff. The posts we offer are not an entry point into the UK’s Diplomatic Service.
All appointments are subject to 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 upto date criminal record (casier judiciaire) for recent countries of residence (which can be obtained online at www.justice.gouv.fr/cjn/), two written proofs of address (utility nvoices and/or bank statements) and two references. HR Team, British Embassy, Paris
Fulll details https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...Y_GUARD_YM.pdf
Job Vacancy :X2 Circular 007
PERMANENT LOCALLY ENGAGED S1 SECURITY OFFICERS
There is an immediate vacancy for 2 x S1 Security Officers which we wish to fill in March/April 2014
The local Security Officer is responsible, working to the Security Manager, for the physical protection of the Embassy, Residence and Consular Section, controlling access to the buildings and ensuring that the buildings are secure.
Main Duties
Supervising the control of access to our buildings
Supervising security procedures
Locking and unlocking procedures
Supervising contractors as and when required
Security patrols
Monitoring the CCTV and alarm systems
Being the Embassy's first point of contact (phone and physical) during silent hours.
Handling UK Nationals in difficulty in accordance with procedures.
Hours/Conditions
This job entails shift work, including nights and weekends.
Overtime to replace colleagues during holidays or periods of sick
leave and to supervise out of hours receptions forms an integral part of this position.
Successful candidates will be required to provide certain information to the Embassy in order to obtain confidential security clearance.Required Skills and Competences
Working with others - Ability to work both in a team and autonomouslyCommunicating
English mother tongue and ability to communicate effectively when speaking French Managing Self, others and resources – The successful candidate will need to be smartly turned out and be punctual at all times as well as courteous and polite.
Problem Solving
A cool head, common sense and decisiveness are all necessary qualities for the job.
Delivering Results – Able to get things done using their own initiative as per procedures
Customer focus – Must be courteous and polite while helping British Nationals that may have problems
Learning and Developing – The ideal candidate will have an open and flexible approach to new ideas drawing on experience to improve results.
Salary
The gross starting basic salary will be Euros 1,787.00 per month.
In addition to this starting salary there are duty payment allowances and the possibility of over time payments which we expect to add approximately 20 -30% (400 - 600 euros) on average to this gross monthly salary
Applications
Applications should comprise a covering letter setting out how you meet the above criteria (max 2
pages), an upto date CV (max 3 pages) and the names and contact details of two referees. Applications from female candidates would be particularly welcome. The Embassy will not consider applications from existing staff who have not successfully completed their probation period or, in the case of staff on temporary contracts (CDDs), have not yet completed
two thirds of their contract.
They should be sent preferably by Email to:
Patrick.King@fco.gov.uk by Sunday 16th February at the latest. Applications received after this date will not be read. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed shortly thereafter.
The successful candidate should start March/April 2014.
Please note that we are unable to meet fares and hotel costs for candidates invited for interview.
Candidates who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful.
Your application will not be considered if you do not follow the guidance below:
1 Do not attach a photograph of yourself to the application.
2 Your application must be sent in English only.
3 Do not send any supporting documentation other than those items specifically requested above.
4 Send your application by e-mail or by hard copy, not both.
5 If you send your application by e-mail, the covering letter, references and CV must be combined into one attached file in .pdf or .doc format.
6 If you send your application by e-mail, the attached file must be no larger than 300kb.
7 If you send your application by e-mail, the subject line of your e-mail must be formatted as follows: Name (First name Surname) Application, Circular Number, Year.
8 For example: “Jane Bloggs, Application, 02, 2012”
9 The Circular Number can be found at the top of this advert.
10 Your CV must clearly indicate all nationalities you hold.
The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer, and welcomes applications from individuals
who wish to work flexibly and will consider any such requests carefully. Applicants who are not citizens of an EU country will have to provide proof of their legal right to resideand work in France. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Paris are subject to lo cal terms and conditions of service based on a) French law and b) FCO guidance for Local Staff. The posts we offer are not an entry point into the UK’s Diplomatic Service.
All appointments are subject to 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 upto date criminal record (casier judiciaire) for recent countries of residence (which can be obtained online at www.justice.gouv.fr/cjn/), two written proofs of address (utility nvoices and/or bank statements) and two references. HR Team, British Embassy, Paris
Fulll details https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...Y_GUARD_YM.pdf