Security Guard
Details / requirements:
Security Guard (SZ2 – Internal & External)
British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN), UK Ministry of Defence
Apply before 12 Feb 23
Ref No: 37; Issued date: 01 Feb 23
Contents:
Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
Apply and further information
Location:
HQ BGN
British Gurkhas Pokhara
Nepal
About the job:
Introduction:
Regimental Duty Staff (RDS) is a vital department of British Gurkhas Pokhara (BGP), responsible for the physical security of the BGN camp in Pokhara. Working in small teams in a shift system, RDS provide physical security to serving personnel, families, VIP visitors, and property of BGP. During periods of Gurkha selection, the RDS provide crowd-control, and continue to guard the camp in teams to the highest standards. Following MoD and BGN Security best practices and protocols, they perform ethical security duty of the highest standards.
In BGN our civilians underpin and facilitate our ability to recruit Gurkhas into the British Army. In BGN we believe your unique experiences, view and understanding of the world could provide a vital perspective and contribution to our work.
We recognise that great minds do not think alike and are striving to increase our diversity representation at all levels. As an equal opportunities employer we hire, train, and promote people based on merit and inspire to create an inclusive workplace free of discrimination. We also offer flexible working arrangements such as flexitime, job share and compressed hours.
All job adverts in BGN are subject to fair and open competition.
This position is advertised at 40 hours per week in shift system.
Job description:
- Control of camp access in and out.
- Issue keys to authorised personnel and keep a record.
- Operate and monitor CCTV.
- Provide the fire piquet for helicopter landings.
- Provide enhanced security services during Gurkha selection.
- Be prepared to support the camp’s Standard Chartered Bank counter when required.
- Be prepared to form part of a quick reaction force to react to intruders or natural disasters.
- This is not an exhaustive list.
What you will be doing:
Responsibilities:
- To follow all the Health & Safety rules while performing duty.
- To conduct personnel and vehicle searches and issue entry passes.
- To provide perimeter fence security by patrolling day or night and report any suspicious activities.
- To ensure all offices/buildings are secured and report any defects to Line Manager.
- This is not an exhaustive list.
- Carry out any other tasks as directed by the Line Manager.
You will be an individual with energy, enthusiasm and experience who will relish the opportunity of working in BGN and thrive in a challenging environment. Security Guard is to follow the instruction given by the Line Manager adhere to Job Description for guidance and contribute diligently towards the team. Candidate should be able to work well in a team understanding the duty. You will have excellent written/ spoken English and Nepali language skills. Proven security guard experience and training is preferable for this role to deliver the job responsibility effectively and efficiently with good sense of customer service.
Behaviours:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: See this Success Profiles (please ensure you have read this and are well conversant with the behaviours asked for selection and interview).
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at pace
Benefits & Working Environment:
- Salary 56,792.00 NPR per month (Permanent).
- Gratuity after completing 3 years’ service.
- Dashain Bonus & Retirement Funds (EPF & CIT).
- Annual leave 25 days and public holidays 10 days.
- 100% reimbursement of medical expenses for Job Holder and limited reimbursement for immediate dependents.
- Child allowance up to 18 years.
We offer a range of excellent benefits including but not limited to the following:
- ‘50% time’, personal development every Wednesday. This provides each BGN employee the opportunity to study, exercise, learn, or share their skills with their colleagues.
- ‘Catch-Up’ performance review system. An opt-in (or out) lightweight and flexible staff performance review system that is adapted to each team and individual’s unique workload and volume.
Things you need to know:
Security:
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is a Govt of Nepal Police Report for employment in Nepal.
Selection process details:
Candidates will be required to provide work related details to include job history; qualification details and previous skills and experience using the BGN Application Form ONLY. NO CV’s to be attached.
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability of no more than 500 words. Please provide experience relevant to the role.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Selection process:
There will be an assessment on language (English/Nepali) and physical test to assess the suitability of the candidates for the role. Candidates with High School degree (SLC minimum) and Security Qualification and Training are preferable. Having sound IT knowledge would be an advantage.
Candidates meeting the standard and job requirement will only be sifted for Written and Practical Test, followed by interview selection on MERIT basis.
Interview for candidates successful at sift will take place mid/end of February 2023.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, caste, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Nationality requirements:
- Open to Nepali nationals only.
- Working for British Gurkhas Nepal:
British Gurkhas Nepal embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Apply and further information:
- Please use this Application Form.
- No CV and Certificates to be attached.
- Fully Completed Application Forms are to be emailed to: kabita.shrestha101@mod.gov.uk
- Incomplete Application Forms will not be looked at.
- Advert and application form also available on www.jobsnepal.com
Applicants who influence or manipulate the selection/recruitment process in any form/way will disqualify for this job and future employment with BGN.
Contact point for applicants:
Name: Kabita Shrestha
Email: kabita.shrestha101@mod.gov.uk