Employer:Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Location: Overseas
Closing date: 2 Dec 2019
This role is solely based overseas and not in the UK. An OSM will spend all their working time at an UK Mission or subsidiary overseas.
About the job
Summary
To implement FCO security strategy and policy at their Post to ensure the safety of staff, property, documents and equipment. To safeguard the physical and protective security of the Post and staff residential properties. To provide policy advice, guidance and support on all aspects of security.
Where there is a regional remit, this will be achieved through regular contact with, and visits to those posts.
Job description
To serve as an active member of the Post Security Committee. Provide briefing and orientation to all those for whom the FCO has a duty of care on security issues, threats and mitigation. Ensure business continuity plans and other emergency drills are instituted and reviewed. With Head of Mission and Post Security Officer (PSO), ensure policy decisions from London and Overseas Security Advisors recommendations are implemented (including any regional posts), appropriate to the priority index.
Where applicable, line management of a Post Security Manager, Locally Engaged guard force and management of a contract guard force. Provide supervision, guidance and training on all aspects of physical security, e.g. vehicles, access control, VOICE Alarm Systems and Close Circuit TV.
First point of contact for security queries (including from any regional posts). Investigating and reporting of security incidents and breaches. Completing Travel Risk Assessments for staff for travel to high-risk areas. Where there is a regional remit, completion of OSM visit reports. Security liaison with Secure Technical Security Officers (STSOs), local authorities, police, other embassies, security companies, airport authorities and other stakeholders.
Maintenance of security equipment and post security budget (if delegated by PSO). Armoured Vehicle management. Training and testing of emergency communications (radios, SMS, tracking devices). Updating security procedures and signage. Security surveys of post, staff properties, involvement in VIP visits, Rapid Deployment Team (RDT) deployment and special events.
Conducting security clearances for Locally Employed (LE) staff and liaison with Personal Security Team in Estates & Security Directorate (ESD).
Where OSMs have regional responsibilities, they are expected to undertake regular visits to their regional posts. Travel may include visits to fragile environments for which Security in Fragile Environments Course (SAFE+) training is required.
Please be advised that there will be a minimum medical fitness requirement for OSM overseas postings.
Responsibilities
Benefits
See Candidate Pack - here
Location: Overseas
Closing date: 2 Dec 2019
This role is solely based overseas and not in the UK. An OSM will spend all their working time at an UK Mission or subsidiary overseas.
About the job
Summary
To implement FCO security strategy and policy at their Post to ensure the safety of staff, property, documents and equipment. To safeguard the physical and protective security of the Post and staff residential properties. To provide policy advice, guidance and support on all aspects of security.
Where there is a regional remit, this will be achieved through regular contact with, and visits to those posts.
Job description
To serve as an active member of the Post Security Committee. Provide briefing and orientation to all those for whom the FCO has a duty of care on security issues, threats and mitigation. Ensure business continuity plans and other emergency drills are instituted and reviewed. With Head of Mission and Post Security Officer (PSO), ensure policy decisions from London and Overseas Security Advisors recommendations are implemented (including any regional posts), appropriate to the priority index.
Where applicable, line management of a Post Security Manager, Locally Engaged guard force and management of a contract guard force. Provide supervision, guidance and training on all aspects of physical security, e.g. vehicles, access control, VOICE Alarm Systems and Close Circuit TV.
First point of contact for security queries (including from any regional posts). Investigating and reporting of security incidents and breaches. Completing Travel Risk Assessments for staff for travel to high-risk areas. Where there is a regional remit, completion of OSM visit reports. Security liaison with Secure Technical Security Officers (STSOs), local authorities, police, other embassies, security companies, airport authorities and other stakeholders.
Maintenance of security equipment and post security budget (if delegated by PSO). Armoured Vehicle management. Training and testing of emergency communications (radios, SMS, tracking devices). Updating security procedures and signage. Security surveys of post, staff properties, involvement in VIP visits, Rapid Deployment Team (RDT) deployment and special events.
Conducting security clearances for Locally Employed (LE) staff and liaison with Personal Security Team in Estates & Security Directorate (ESD).
Where OSMs have regional responsibilities, they are expected to undertake regular visits to their regional posts. Travel may include visits to fragile environments for which Security in Fragile Environments Course (SAFE+) training is required.
Please be advised that there will be a minimum medical fitness requirement for OSM overseas postings.
Responsibilities
You must be a British Citizen at the time of application and, if invited to interview, you will need to bring your British Passport with you.
Satisfactory security clearance to a high level (Developed Vetting) is a condition of appointment. For more information about this process, Click Here. You must have been resident in the UK for two out of the last ten years immediately prior to your application. (Please note: at least one year of which must have been a consecutive twelve-month period, unless you have served overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of Her Majesty’s Government, or have lived overseas as a result of your parents’ or partner’s Government employment.)
It is essential in your application that you provide evidence and proven examples in each of the following minimum criteria as far as you are able to do so. These responses will be further developed and discussed with those candidates invited for interview.
Minimum Criteria
• Significant experience of security management from a police, prison service, military (intelligence, combat arm and/or security role), commercial security company or similar role within a UK Government Department.
• Management experience of large groups of staff.
• A proven track record in security management, involving protection of physical premises and management of staff.
• Must hold a category full UK driving licence, preferably a C1 (or category B if you passed your driving test on or before 1 January 1997). A C1 or equivalent licence must be attained before employment is confirmed.
Licences
Must hold a category full UK driving licence, preferably a C1 (or category B if you passed your driving test on or before 1 January 1997). A C1 or equivalent licence must be attained before employment is confirmed.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Making Effective Decisions
Leadership
Delivering at Pace
Working Together
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
Making Effective Decisions
Leadership
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Security Experience and Achievements
Satisfactory security clearance to a high level (Developed Vetting) is a condition of appointment. For more information about this process, Click Here. You must have been resident in the UK for two out of the last ten years immediately prior to your application. (Please note: at least one year of which must have been a consecutive twelve-month period, unless you have served overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of Her Majesty’s Government, or have lived overseas as a result of your parents’ or partner’s Government employment.)
It is essential in your application that you provide evidence and proven examples in each of the following minimum criteria as far as you are able to do so. These responses will be further developed and discussed with those candidates invited for interview.
Minimum Criteria
• Significant experience of security management from a police, prison service, military (intelligence, combat arm and/or security role), commercial security company or similar role within a UK Government Department.
• Management experience of large groups of staff.
• A proven track record in security management, involving protection of physical premises and management of staff.
• Must hold a category full UK driving licence, preferably a C1 (or category B if you passed your driving test on or before 1 January 1997). A C1 or equivalent licence must be attained before employment is confirmed.
Licences
Must hold a category full UK driving licence, preferably a C1 (or category B if you passed your driving test on or before 1 January 1997). A C1 or equivalent licence must be attained before employment is confirmed.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Making Effective Decisions
Leadership
Delivering at Pace
Working Together
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
Making Effective Decisions
Leadership
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Security Experience and Achievements
Benefits
See Candidate Pack - here
Things you need to know
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting.
Medical
Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
See attached candidate pack (HERE)
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Apply and further information
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : FCO Recruitment Team
Email : fcorecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Recruitment team :
Email : fcorecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
Our Candidate Pack states that if applicants wish to make a complaint they should email csc.recruitment@fco.gov.uk. If they are not satisfied with the response they receive from the FCO they can contact the Civil Service Commission.
Attachments
Hints and Tips on Behaviour Examples Opens in new window(pdf, 85kB)
23100 Overseas Security Manager - Candidate Pack Opens in new window(pdf, 686kB)
Apply Now
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting.
Medical
Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
See attached candidate pack (HERE)
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Apply and further information
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : FCO Recruitment Team
Email : fcorecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Recruitment team :
Email : fcorecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
Our Candidate Pack states that if applicants wish to make a complaint they should email csc.recruitment@fco.gov.uk. If they are not satisfied with the response they receive from the FCO they can contact the Civil Service Commission.
Attachments
Hints and Tips on Behaviour Examples Opens in new window(pdf, 85kB)
23100 Overseas Security Manager - Candidate Pack Opens in new window(pdf, 686kB)
Apply Now