Post Security Manager

Job title:

Post Security Manager

Company

HM Government

Job description

Main purpose of job:The Post Security Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day security provision at the British High Commission implementing security policy under the direction of the Regional Security Advisor and Post Security Officer.Roles and responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Regional Security Advisor in the daily assurance of security to the British High Commission, Kingston. Acting as Security Manager in the event of a crisis, providing arrivals security briefings to new staff and visitors on security environment and arrangements.
• Under the guidance of the RSA, the job holder will lead on liaison with security interlocuters and the local police force, responsible for security of the BHC and Diplomatic properties.
• Hawkeye guard contract manager for both the British High Commission including where necessary through attendance and supervision at large events held on compound or exterior locations. Contribute to performance management, guard development, providing regular constructive feedback and ensuring safeguarding and welfare standards are observed.
• Participate in security meetings with the RSA, reporting security issues of the previous 24 hours and likely issues for the next 24 hours.
• Active participation at monthly meetings with Hawkeye management to discuss Key Performance Indicators, providing feedback to the RSA.
• Manage and report on Embassy and contracted Guard Force equipment, raising reports issues and deficiencies, keeping the RSA appraised of any resultant risks as required.
• Be a daily presence in the Embassy, be forward facing and field security questions and requests from BHC staff.
• Conduct emergency drills and in the event of an emergency alarm taking responsibility for identifying the cause and resulting necessary action in coordination with the RSA.
• Ensure monthly testing of radios and satellite phones.
• Attend PSC to give overview of security situation in Jamaica.
• Attend Crisis Management meetings.
• Maintain liaison with Host Nation security forces, ensuring relevant flow of security information to RSA and PSO is maintained. Act as the conduit between security interlocuters and local police on their view and analysis of the security picture in Kingston.
• Take a leading role in the design and delivery of security plans, for regular large-scale functions at the BHC, under guidance from the RSA.
• Taking a lead security role for visiting VIPs.
• Responsible for liaising with Corporate Services with regards to annual security budget.
• The jobholder will have a good degree of autonomy though will have the full support of the RSA and colleagues across the mission. S/he will need to work flexibly to prioritise against competing demands. An ability to maintain effective internal and external networks is required.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):No line management duty. External guard contract manager only.Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• A minimum of 5 years previous security experience
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Flexibility & ability to maintain professionalism under pressure
• Relevant PC experience including MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint, Teams)

Language requirements:Language: English
Level of language required: FluentDesirable qualifications, skills and experience

• A minimum of 2 years’ previous experience in team management
• Experience of working within organisations with safeguarding, bullying, harassment and discrimination mitigation frameworks
• Knowledge of Host Nation security force structure and organisation, not necessarily from a background of military or police service

Required behavioursChanging and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Working TogetherApplication deadline20 November 2024GradeExecutive Officer (EO)Type of PositionFull-time, PermanentWorking hours per week39 Gross / 35 NetRegionAmericas, Caribbean & Overseas TerritoriesCountry/TerritoryJamaicaLocation (City)KingstonType of PostBritish High CommissionNumber of vacancies1SalaryJMD$396,054.85 + JMD$61,883.57* (*on call Allowance)Type of SalarymonthlyStart Date6 January 2025Other benefits and conditions of employmentMust have the legal status to live and work in JamaicaEmployees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, e.g. some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same of a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second of subsequent candidate.Additional informationThe successful applicant must demonstrate the ability to operate in and contribute to a working environment where diversity and inclusion are key goals and any risk of safeguarding, bullying and harassment issues are closely monitored and reported to OSM and PSO.Benefits:The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and enriching learning and development opportunities. The FCDO operated an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.Learning and development opportunities:Following and in addition to a period of induction and familiarisation, there will subsequently be opportunities to attend FCDO regional conferences and job-shadow counterpart PSMs in neighbouring British Embassy missions.Working patterns:In coordination with the RSA, the jobholder may be required to start/finish early or start/finish late. There will be a requirement to provide security support for large official events on an occasional basis.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.

Expected salary

Location

Kingston upon Thames

Job date

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 05:33:36 GMT

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