Jul 31, 2016

Residential Security Guard , Sudan

Employer: British Embassy
Location: Khartoum Sudan


The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Main purpose of job:

The Residential Guard protects and ensures the safety and security of the occupant and their family and all properties within the residential premises. Remaining alert and vigilant and actively working in accordance the established instructions and procedures.


Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
Performing security guarding duties according to the main “Security Guarding Assignment Instructions” and the separate instructions on Patrol, Under-Vehicle Search, Take-Over Hand-Over (HOTO) of duty.
Control ling Access and egress to and from the residential premise making the appropriate security checks and entries in the occurrence and ensuring authorised entrance and departure of people and property.
Conducting patrol within and around the residential premises using the electronic patrol system and its instructions.
Record details of daily activities in the occurrence book.
Reporting immediately to the duty security supervisor any: Incidents and threats such as intruder, attempted theft, fire
Suspicious objects or behaviour, Irregularities, dysfunctional or damaged equipment, property and facilities, potential safety hazards such as exposed electrical cables and uncovered manholes or wastage of resource such as water leaks
Staying alert to make and/or acknowledge and respond to radio calls at any time.
Taking good care of all security equipment and facilities and keeping the guardhouse, bathroom, and changing room and the surroundings orderly, tidy and clean
Strictly maintain the line of command ensuring to first communicate with the duty supervisors any compliant, proposal, or report.
Other tasks deemed necessary by the security management
Essential qualifications and experience


Experience and good level of skills in the use of security equipment & radio communication
Good level of IT and driving skills
Completion of High School
Proficiency in English and Arabic (both written & oral)


Successful candidates not resident in Sudan will be personally liable for costs and arrangements to relocate, including accommodation and work permits.


Complete the application form in full as the information provided will be used for screening purposes.


Check your application and attachments before you submit your application, as you will not be able to make any changes once submitted.


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