Application deadline: 2 November 2025

Grade: S2

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

Working hours per week: Up to 48 hours (including breaks) during a 7-day period

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: $1,039 gross

Type of Salary: monthly

Start Date: 17 November 2025

Main purpose of job:

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

The Embassy security guards work as a team with shared responsibilities that follow established procedures for security. The guards are the first point of contact for all visitors to the Embassy and Residence and must communicate information clearly in English, Russian and Turkmen.

Roles and responsibilities:

Access control (25%):

• 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.

Perimeter security (25%):

• Conduct regular foot patrols to identify potential risks.
• Monitor and, when necessary, investigate any suspicious items, vehicles or activities close to the perimeter.

Security monitoring (20%):

• Monitor the buildings’ security systems, including CCTV and radio communications.
• Conduct in-person checks in the event an emergency alarm at the Embassy or Residence is activated.

Emergency preparedness and response (20%):

• Conduct routine tests of the alarms at the Embassy and Residence.
• Provide immediate response to any emergency scenario.

Customer service (10%):

• Guide visitors on arrival at the Embassy or Residence, providing information and assistance as appropriate

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Our ideal candidate shows:

• Proficiency at a B1 level in English according to CEFR*.
• Proficiency at a B2 at Russian according to CEFR*.
• Proficiency at a B1 level in Turkmen according to CEFR*.
• At least 2 years of experience in security work.
• Experience with access control, monitoring CCTV and alarm systems and physical security checks.
• Able to use Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Communication skills – Polite and clear interaction with staff and visitors.
• Attention to detail – Ability to quickly notice suspicious behaviour or changes in the environment.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience 

Nice to have:

• Experience as a security guard for an international organisation.
• Experience as a fire marshal.
• Previously completed first aid training.

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