Jobs in Abuja at The British High Commission, February-March 2013

The British High Commission in Abuja has the following vacancies in its Security Department. The British High Commission is recruiting 4 x Security Officers to work in its Operations Room.
Job Title: LE III Operations Room Security Officers (X4)

Job Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be responsible for the following duties, including supervision of the contracted guard force:

1.) Transport and Staff Movements

• Monitor, control and log all transport movements and act as the point of contact for staff and drivers when travelling on official duty outside of Abuja.
• To provide security briefings to all drivers, staff and escorts before departure.
• Administer sections of the transport fleet including tasking and maintenance schedules.
• Maintain a narrative for all travel outside of Nigeria reporting compliance failures to Line Management.

• To quality assure the contracted guard services at office and residential compounds by conducting daily visits.  Ensure that the guarding company are keeping high standards and monitor Key Performance Indicators.

• Monitor media and press reporting for security/crime incidents within Nigeria, maintaining a State by State Log.
• Distribute daily criminal/security incident updates.  Disseminate security messages to staff.

• To monitor the internal radio network conducting checks with locations and staff on nominated dates.
• To be responsible for reporting identified faults on the radio network.

• The High Commission is looking for candidates with previous security, police or military experience, who have a proven ability to work effectively without the need for constant supervision, maintaining flexibility and initiative in performance.
• Previous experience of working in an operational security environment is important too, particularly in the use of radio communications and correct radio procedures.
• Candidates must have good keyboard skills, and familiarity with computers and software packages (notably MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is essential.
• Candidates must be in possession of a current driving license and be able to drive a manual vehicle.
• The successful candidate must possess an excellent command of English oral and written communication, excellent organisational skills and the ability to multi-task and manage their time effectively.  Strong interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of people is necessary.
• The positions advertised will be conducted on a shift basis and applicants will be expected to work some nights and weekends.

• Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.
• Telephone applications and enquiries will not be accepted.
• Only applicants called for interview will be contacted, and it is likely that interviews will be conducted during the week commencing 18th March 2013.