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Description of Job

The British High Commission (BHC) Accra has a vacancy from 1st October 2012 for an LE3 Deputy Security Officer. While taking a strategic overview and planning ahead to ensure security operations are well organized, the officer must also pay attention to details as well as deliver a standard of service that meets the High Commission’s expectations.

The job-holder will report to the Security Officer.

The main elements of the job include:

•  Working with the Security officer in the management of the man guarding contract
•  Assisting in the implementation of security procedures and maintenance of standards throughout the estate
•  Being  point of contact for all staff on security related issues
•  Maintaining existing technical security elements throughout the mission
•  Liaising with local law enforcement and government contacts
•  Providing leave cover for PSM
•  Line management responsibilities for 10 internal security personnel

Qualification Required & Experience

The skills/attributes of the successful applicant will include

•  Strong organisational skills, including time management, demonstrating personal drive and enthusiasm.
•  Prioritising in a fast-paced work environment, working largely unsupervised and delivering to deadlines; ability to deliver alone, as part of a team, and through teams
•  Communicating and influencing skills, with a strong customer focus, adopting different styles as necessary.
•  Ability to engage with clients and colleagues at all levels.

The successful applicant is likely to have one or more of

•  Office and staff management experience.
•  Fluency in English, orally and in writing.
•  Fluency in one Ghanaian language
•  Working knowledge of French
•  IT skills using Microsoft software.
•  Be on call 24/7
•  Minimum 5 years security related experience.

The successful applicant will need to:

Observe the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s diversity and equality policies

How To Apply For The Job

Information for applicants
The monthly starting gross salary for LE3 positions in the BHC is GHc1, 206.

The appointment will be offered initially on a 1 year contract, and subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period. Thereafter, the appointment will be renewed for periods of 3 years, subject to satisfactory performance, by mutual agreement.

Specific training and mentoring for the role will be provided for the successful candidate.

Candidates should send their CV and cover letter for the attention of

HR Manager
British High Commission
Osu Link, off Gamel Abdul Nasser Avenue
PO Box 296, Accra

Closing Date: 24 August, 2012

with the envelope clearly marked LE3 DSO.

The closing date for applications is 25th August 2012. Regrettably only those candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted in September 2012.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate that they meet the necessary requirements under Ghanaian law to work in Ghana, and to pass (or have passed) a BHC internal security clearance process.

The British High Commission Accra is an Equal Opportunities Employer
More information about the work of the British High Commission in Ghana can be found at http://ukinghana.fco.gov.uk/en/