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  • Posted: Jul 11, 2019
    Deadline: Jul 31, 2019
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    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, commonly called the Foreign Office is a department of the Government of the United Kingdom. It is responsible for protecting and promoting British interests worldwide and was created in 1968 by merging the Foreign Office and the Commonwealth Office


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    Post Security Manager

    Job Description

    • Managing relationship between Contract Security Company and British High Commission
    • Managing monthly Key Point Indicator Targets with the security contractor
    • Direct and close relations with Authorities, in particular Mobile Police, Anti-Terrorist Police and Army
    • Direct and close relations with International Partners, including the US, UN, European, and Australian Missions.
    • Assisting the ROSM with staff security clearances
    • Managing the Operations Room and its Operational Staff including responsibility for all personal operational equipment e.g. Radios, Panic Alarms, Tracking Devices and Satelite Telephones
    • Conducting regular security drills for staff in a variety of locations
    • Conduction security briefings for new and existing staff
    • Daily liaison with the ROSM on a variety of differing security issues, brainstorming solutions
    • Proactivley planning Security Meetings, and leading the understanding of security at Post.
    • Overseeing new security contract, and major security-related projects at Post.

    Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

    • Operations Staff x 1 deputy Post Security Manager and x5 supervisors; External Security Contract, 1 x Contract Manager, Shift managers, and over 80 guards), Contract value c £1m pa.

    Requirement/Skills

    • Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills.
    • Ability to interact equally confidently with senior post management and Ghanaian Security Authorities, as well as with different genders, or different religions or beliefs.
    • Security Sector Competence Skills at a Management Level.
    • Excellent experience within the security sector.
    • Good educational background
    • Excellent Time Management Skills, Computer Literate and able to use Windows based software.
    • Have a flexible outlook to the working day.
    • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
    • Demonstrable networking skills with friendly diplomatic missions in order to enable the receipt/sharing of mutually beneficial information e.g. to support travel advice planning.
    • Preference for someone who has a qualification in security at management level.
    • Experience in managing a security contract or security force.
    • Demonstrable experience of at least some of the following: formally investigating and reporting on security incidents; proposing post incident risk mitigation recommendations and advice, in writing; reviewing/drafting risk assessments with recommendations; designing operational plans and procedures; low level analysis and reporting on trends in the threats from crime, terrorism and civil disorder; conducting and reporting on marker hotel security reviews; conducting first drafts of any reviews to post security recommendations; delivering travel and general security briefings; delivering training to Post staff members e.g. on travel security planning, use of risk assessments and personal security advice; and, acting as the custodian of some mission security processes in the PSO’s absence.
    • General knowledge (not expertise) of the following would be desirable: the ability to demonstrate the provision of advice on whether e.g. Accra and the Residence’s physical security postures are proportionate to mitigate known threats and risks; the proposal of risk reduction recommendations; and, demonstration of a general/users understanding of technical security infrastructure and apparatus e.g. CCTV and general surveillance/monitoring equipment, intruder detection and access control devices; and, scanning, screening and detection technologies.
    •  Making Effective Decisions, Leading and Communicating, Building Capability for All, Managing a Quality Service

    Other benefits and conditions of employment  

    Learning and development opportunities:

    • There will be on-the-job training initially on the High Commission’s operating systems, support from the network and access to the High Commission’s excellent online training, available to all staff. We offer a good L&D environment and encourage staff to develop their skills and expertise. Job shadowing etc is actively encouraged.
    • Full range of FCO Courses available.
    • Sector Specific Courses relevant to employment.
    • Conference with other PSM’s in the region.
    • Local Conference with other PSM’s in immediate vacinity.

    Working patterns:

    • Normal working patterns 07.30 to 15.30 Monday to Thursday, 07.30hrs to 13.30hrs on Fridays, 30 minutes for lunch.
    • Flexitime is available, some late evening and weekend visits to sites may be required, call out is a possibility compensated with TOIL.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Foreign and Commonwealth Office on fco.tal.net to apply

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