Security Guard

Security

Overview

Ensure safety and security of SCI staff and property.

You have:

• Being graduated from high school and being able to read and write local language.
• At least two years’ experience of working as security guard with INGOs.
• Physically fitted, energetic, active and healthy.
• Know how to use communication equipment like radios, UHF.
• Can communicate in Basic English.
• Able to do physical tasks needed for the job.
• No History of the alcohol or drug problems.
• Flexible and able to work under pressure.
• Willing to work in tough conditions and follow Save the children’s values and policies and procedures.
• Understanding of safety and security issues.

The Organization We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

· No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday · All children learn from a quality basic education and that, · Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information: Please apply using a cover letter and up-to-date CV as a single document. Please also include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at www.savethechildren.net/jobs We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

TITLE: Security Guard TEAM/PROGRAMME: Safety and Security LOCATION: Afghanistan Kabul - CO CONTRACT LENGTH: Fixed Term

CHILD SAFEGUARDING: Level 1: The role holder will not have contact with children and/or young people, or access to personal data about children or young people, as part of their work; therefore, a police check will not be mandatory unless the content or location of the role changes, in which case the Child Safeguarding level will be reviewed.

ROLE PURPOSE: Due to the unstable security in Afghanistan, SCI Offices and compounds need protection at all the times. The security Guard’s job is to prevent instructions, alert others if something happens, and make sure SCI staff and property are safe.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

• Reports to: Safety and Security Assistant
• Staff reporting to this post: N/A
• Budget Responsibilities: N/A
• Role Dimension: N/A
• Key contacts: N/A

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Arrive on time
• Review shift book with previous shift
• Inspect materials and equipment
• Verify deliveries
• Control access by visitors
• Ask for name, organization and purpose of visit
• Check identification
• Verify appointment
• Clear/do not clear visitor
• Inspect handbags.
• Register information in Visitors Logbook
• Issue visitor identification card
• Escort visitor to Reception
• Inspect any vehicles parked in compound
• Ensure only authorized vehicles are parked in and near SC facility
• Inspect lights, locks, doors, windows
• Check generator (fuel, oil, battery, logbook, maintenance schedule)
• Inspect premises inside and outside on regular rounds
• Report any suspicious activity to supervisor
• Monitor VHF and HF radios, and satellite phone
• Control access to after-hours visitors and staff members
• Always remain awake]
• Complete shift book
• Hand over to next shift

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

• holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

• builds and maintains effective relationships with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

• honesty encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Being graduated from high school and being able to read and write local language. At least two years’ experience of working as security guard with INGOs. Physically fitted, energetic, active and healthy. Work under pressure and being able to work long hours.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Being graduated from high school and being able to read and write local language.
• At least two years’ experience of working as security guard, preferably with INGOs.
• Physically fit, energetic, active and healthy, and able to work long hours.
• Know how to use communication equipment like radios, UHF.
• Can communicate in Basic English.
• Able to do physical tasks needed for the job.
• No History of the alcohol or drug problems.
• Flexible and able to work under pressure.
• Willing to work in tough conditions and follow Save the children’s values and policies and procedures.
• Understanding of safety and security issues.

Additional job responsibilities The duties and responsibilities set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.

Equal Opportunities The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures. “Save the Children strongly encourages applications from women. Minimum country requirements for potential female applicants will be followed.”

Child Safeguarding: We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Safeguarding our Staff: The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.

Health and Safety The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.

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Added 4 months ago - Updated 4 months ago - Source: savethechildren.net