Employer: British Embassy
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy in The Hague is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is looking for a Security Officer.
The main purpose of the job is to work with the Security team to ensure a safe and secure working environment for the staff and visitors to the British Embassy The Hague and British Consulate General in Amsterdam.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise access to the building;
Supervise security and other work in and around the buildings and staff accommodation;
Monitor the CCTV system;
Deal with the public in a courteous and efficient manner;
Undertake security checks / patrols in and around the premises;
Liaise with local police, municipality and security staff in other Missions;
Check all incoming mail and deliveries;
Driving duties as required;
Perform other duties at the discretion of the Post Security Officer and Security Manager.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
A good level of spoken and written English;
Strong interpersonal skills;
Ability to work effectively and flexibly with others;
Ability to understand customers’ needs;
Full, clean driving licence;
Proficient in the use of Microsoft products such as Word and Outlook;
Professional driving skills combined with a security background.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Experience working in the field of Security;
Experience working under pressure, or in short term crisis scenarios;
A good level of spoken Dutch;
Required competencies
Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Demonstrating Resilience
Application deadline
26 June 2018
Grade
S1
Type of Position
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
Working hours per week
36
Region
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Country/Territory
Netherlands
Location (City)
The Hague
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
2
Starting monthly salary (EUR)
2,343.93
Start Date
1 August 2018
Other benefits and conditions of employment
The successful candidate will initially be offered an one year employment contract at S1 level. The base salary for this position is €2,343.93 gross per month, based on a working week of 36 hours. In addition, an 8% annual holiday allowance and a monthly travel allowance are payable. The Embassy currently applies a performance based bonus pay model for local staff.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in The Netherlands. Please note that The Embassy is not a tax withholding employer. Consequently staff members are responsible for paying their own income tax and social security on the gross salary received.
The successful candidate will undergo a professional background check; any job offer is also provisional to a successful security clearance check.
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Location:The Hague & Amsterdam
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
The British Embassy in The Hague is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is looking for a Security Officer.
The main purpose of the job is to work with the Security team to ensure a safe and secure working environment for the staff and visitors to the British Embassy The Hague and British Consulate General in Amsterdam.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervise access to the building;
Supervise security and other work in and around the buildings and staff accommodation;
Monitor the CCTV system;
Deal with the public in a courteous and efficient manner;
Undertake security checks / patrols in and around the premises;
Liaise with local police, municipality and security staff in other Missions;
Check all incoming mail and deliveries;
Driving duties as required;
Perform other duties at the discretion of the Post Security Officer and Security Manager.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
A good level of spoken and written English;
Strong interpersonal skills;
Ability to work effectively and flexibly with others;
Ability to understand customers’ needs;
Full, clean driving licence;
Proficient in the use of Microsoft products such as Word and Outlook;
Professional driving skills combined with a security background.
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Experience working in the field of Security;
Experience working under pressure, or in short term crisis scenarios;
A good level of spoken Dutch;
Required competencies
Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service, Demonstrating Resilience
Application deadline
26 June 2018
Grade
S1
Type of Position
Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
Working hours per week
36
Region
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Country/Territory
Netherlands
Location (City)
The Hague
Type of Post
British Embassy
Number of vacancies
2
Starting monthly salary (EUR)
2,343.93
Start Date
1 August 2018
Other benefits and conditions of employment
The successful candidate will initially be offered an one year employment contract at S1 level. The base salary for this position is €2,343.93 gross per month, based on a working week of 36 hours. In addition, an 8% annual holiday allowance and a monthly travel allowance are payable. The Embassy currently applies a performance based bonus pay model for local staff.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work in The Netherlands. Please note that The Embassy is not a tax withholding employer. Consequently staff members are responsible for paying their own income tax and social security on the gross salary received.
The successful candidate will undergo a professional background check; any job offer is also provisional to a successful security clearance check.
APPLY