Job Category: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Subcategory: Security, Security Guards

Application deadline: 28 January 2025

Grade: S2

Type of Position: Full-time, Permanent, Night shifts

Working hours per week: 48 hours per week

Region: Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory: Turkmenistan

Location (City): Ashgabat

Type of Post: British Embassy

Number of vacancies: 1

Salary Currency: USD

Salary: $976 USD (gross)

Type of Salary: monthly

Start Date: 1 April 2025

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities):

The British Embassy in Ashgabat is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic, commercial and consular interests overseas. We are currently looking for a Security Guard.

Main purpose of job:

Provide a guarding service that ensures the safety and security of Embassy staff members and visitors, as well as protecting the Embassy building and Ambassador’s Residence.

The Embassy guards work as a team with shared responsibilities that follow established procedures for security but should individually be vigilant to new threats and able to respond confidently to incidents and emergencies. The guards are the first point of contact for all visitors to the Embassy and regularly liaise with staff members on security measures, through clear communication in good standards of English and Turkmen.

Roles and responsibilities:

Access control:

• Enforce control procedures for the Embassy and Residence, ensuring that only staff and authorised visitors are granted entry, and that external visitors are appropriately escorted.
• Conduct searches of individuals, vehicles and packages as required.
• Oversee the secure storage of property keys, maintaining accurate records of key movements.

Perimeter security:

1. Conduct regular foot patrols around the perimeter of the Embassy or Residence to identify potential risks.
2. Investigate any suspicious item or activity close to the perimeter.
3. Liaise with the Diplomatic Police to manage groups of people or traffic congestion that could prevent secure access in/out of the Embassy/Residence.

Security monitoring:

• Monitor 24/7 the Embassy or Residence’s security systems, including CCTV and radio communications.
• Respond to the emergency alarm system at the Embassy/residential properties and conduct in-person property checks when necessary.

Event security:

• Ensure that event preparations and arrangements for guests are carried out in line with the Embassy’s security procedures.
• Liaise with the Diplomatic Police to maintain a secure external environment during events at the Embassy or Residence.

Emergency preparedness and response:

• Conduct and maintain reports on the Embassy’s regular alarm testing (fire, incident and bomb);
• Provide immediate response to an emergency scenario that takes place within the Embassy perimeter or at a residential property.
• Act as the first point of contact for staff involved in an emergency at another location. Provide assistance, liaise with police and alert other staff to the situation, as appropriate.

Customer service:

• Guide visitors of all levels through the Embassy’s access procedures, providing information and assistance as appropriate.
• Politely redirect to the appropriate contact any in-person visitors whose enquiry is not within the Embassy’s operations (e.g. a visa application).
• Provide staff with timely notice of incidents in the city that could disrupt safe travel routes between the Embassy and residential areas.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience 

Essentials on arrival:

• IT Skills. Good use of Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
• At least 2 years of experience in security or any similar working experience in international or foreign organisations.  Basic experience with access control, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems and physical security check.
• Fluency at a B1 level in English according to CEFR Framework*;
• Fluency at a C2 level in Turkmen according to CEFR Framework *;
• Fluency at a B1 at Russian according to CEFR Framework *

Required behaviours

• Communicating and Influencing, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

To get additional information and apply for the position, please follow the link.