British High Commission Deputy Post Security Manager Jobs in Ghana

British High Commission Deputy Post Security Manager Jobs in Ghana


Job Description

Main Purpose of Job

  • The main purpose of this role is to deputise for the Post Security Manager in all aspects

    Main Duties and Responsibilities

    Deputise the Post Security Manager in all aspects and leave cover, including but not limited to the following:

  • Day to day management of High Commission security.

  • Overall management of the BHC security team, including planning, rosters, briefing on local and regional issues, training and development, staff appraisal.

  • Oversight of the outsourced security guarding contact, liaising with the contractor’s staff and management, feedback and recommendations to BHC management on performance of contractor against KPIs and agreed actions, liaison with UK-Based staff on residential guarding and security issues.

  • Responsibility for monitoring and provision of equipment, e.g. radios, CCTV, alarm and access control systems, with support of the security contractor and others.

  • Act as first point of contact with difficult visitors/members of the public.

  • Liaise and maintain good working relations with the Ghana Police Service.

  • Ensure good information management in line with FCO guidance.

  • Provide support for Post Security Officer (PSO, who is the Deputy High Commissioner) and Deputy PSM.

  • Implement security procedures.

  • Point of contact for all staff on security related issues.

  • Stock Control of security equipment.

    Resources Managed (Staff and Expenditure)

  • Internal Security team and Security equipment.

    Essential qualifications, skills and experience

  • IT Skills using Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Word & Excel).

  • Must have a valid driving licence.

  • Experience in a security-related role.

  • Experience in managing a team.

    Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

  • Ability to speak and understand Ghanaian languages.

    Required competencies

  • Seeing the Big Picture, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Delivering at Pace

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; British High Commission Deputy Post Security Manager Jobs in Ghana

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