Post Security Manager at British Embassy

British Embassy

Position: Post Security Manager

Deadline: November, 02/2023

The main purpose of job:

Reporting to the Regional Overseas Security Manager (ROSM), the Post Security Manager (PSM) with elements of Health/ Safety & transport, is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day security and safety of the British Embassy and its staff in Ethiopia.

The PSM is responsible for the day-to-day security of the British Embassy, its staff and off-compound properties and staff.

The PSM will act as the main liaison point for the British Embassy on security matters. In the absence of the ROSM (regional travel, leave etc.), the PSM will be the sole focal point of contact for all security matters and implement commensurate security solutions. They will monitor security, analyze intelligence and information and provide advice for staff accordingly.

The PSM is also responsible for aspects of operational health and safety matters, working hand in hand with the Facilities Management team at Post. 

Roles and responsibilities:

Main Duties

Guarding

• Daily interface and management of the guard force, ensuring service delivery against key performance indicators, ensuring guard awareness and response to emergency procedures, including fire and terrorist drills, real or otherwise.

• Preparation of security, emergency and event plans, guard briefing procedures, and emergency plans.

• Ensuring the function of guard force technical equipment.

• Liaison with facilities management provider regarding guard appointments, security clearance, and training.

• Manage a Security Management Team.

• Interaction and management meetings with subcontracted guarding companies for off-site compounds.

Operation Security

• In collaboration with the ROSM, provide security advice including management and investigation of operational incidents.

• Be point of contact for all event security, ensuring guest lists are received in sufficient time and additional resources deployed where necessary, taking into account budgetary constraints and any necessary changes and adjustments in the program when required. Ensure the proportionate safety and security measures are in place.

• Advise the Post Security Officer (PSO) and ROSM of any security breaches and occurrences, concerns and requirements, including repair of security equipment, gates, blockers and perimeter fencing etc.

• Security briefings for official visitors, temporary duty staff, new joiners and arriving families and assisting with training delivery to contractors.

• Assist ROSM with implementing Security Advisor recommendations, local staff clearances, independent research, providing reports on security-related subjects as required, analysis of current crime figures and trends in liaison with the PSO and ROSM.

• Be part of post’s crisis management plans and take part in crisis exercises as and when required.

• Develop collaborative security knowledge via networks with other mission’s security staff, the Police and diplomatic and private security firms (covered above)

• Monitor information and intelligence and advise staff of emerging threats and risks. Implement risk mitigation strategies.

• Carry out regular emergency drills and security training for staff.

• Be available to escort non-cleared contractors or visitors.

Equipment

• Issue staff entry passes, and maintain access control system and database.

• Supervise post-security systems.

• Annual evacuation drills.

Health & Safety

• Develop, implement and maintain a health & safety strategy and plans to support employees in association with the Facilities Management team.

• Identify and report any hazards, risks or incidents.

• Ensure all staff receive adequate training and instructions in emergencies and procedures.

• Support on the post response to the annual Post Compliance Assessment.

• Deputy Fire Safety Manager, conducting and recording weekly fire safety audit checks, maintaining the Mission Fire Safety Manual according to FCO requirements.

To deputize for the ROSM in his/her absence by:

• Providing first-rate professional and up-to-date security advice to all staff regarding the management and investigation of operational incidents

• Manage any operational incidents with calmness, empathy and expertise in a way that ensures the security and reputation of the Embassy.

• Liaise with CST to conduct residential security surveys on potential new properties

• Act as point of contact for any local security projects under the guidance of the ROSM.

Resources managed:

• Line management of a three-person management team as well as the British Embassy guard force and oversight of the sub-contracted security provider for off-site compounds.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Experience in security management in corporate, military / government sectors, or other relevant experience.

• Experience/knowledge of Health and safety work practices.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively (both verbal and written) to staff and other external parties, including law enforcement organizations.

• Proven record of strong problem-solving skills backed by sound judgment, discretion and diplomacy.

• Attention to detail.

Language requirements:

Language: English

Level of language required: Fluent in written and spoken

Required behaviours

Seeing the Big Picture, Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Developing Self and Others

How to Apply

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