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Security Guard Job Vacancy, British Embassy Baku

We currently have a job vacancy for a Secuity Guard. The closing date for applications is 5pm Thursday 29 August 2013.

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The British Embassy Baku would like to invite applications for the position of LEVb Security Guard.

The successful candidate will be part of a team providing physical security to the British Embassy, its staff and visitors on a 24 hour shift pattern. The British Embassy is interested in applications from both men and women for this position.

Main duties and responsibilities

Security’s role is to control entry into the Residence and the Embassy, conduct internal security patrols and respond to any request for help or assistance. They also liaise with relevant local government authorities to assist them when necessary in their role.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team
  • ability to follow instructions quickly and accurately
  • good English language skills (see further notes below)
  • basic Computer Skills (Outlook and Word)

English language skills

All full-time staff employed by the British Embassy is required to speak English.

Salary and employment

Embassy working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Monthly gross salary for this position is AZN 696.49 payable monthly in arrears. Overtime and night shift allowance are also payable. In addition, the successful applicant will receive a comprehensive medical insurance package, free uniform and excellent training opportunities.

Application process

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Thursday 29 August 2013.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview during the week of 9 September 2013.We will only contact those people called for interview. Interviews will be conducted in English. Training and employment will commence shortly after the interview.

Please submit a completed application form electronically to baku.recruitment@fco.gov.uk with the job title for which you are applying in the subject line.

The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on grounds of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation. All applications will be treated on merit.

Published 5 June 2013
Last updated 26 August 2013 + show all updates
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