Security Guard

The British Embassy in Riga is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to recruit a Security Guard.

Main purpose of the job: As a full-time member of a team of security guards you will be responsible for the security of the British Embassy compound and external perimeter, vehicle searches, escorting visitors and maintaining an accurate log of events. The successful candidate will be required to work in shifts, including night time, public holidays and weekends.

Main responsibilities are:

• The primary responsibility of the guard is to control access and observe internal and external territory of the Embassy.
• Security of staff, Offices and Residences.
• Perimeter patrols.
• Search visitors and their bags.
• Vehicles bomb search.
• Consular/Visa Section access control.
• CCTV system control.
• Mail search.(X-ray, chemical).
• Raise alarms, incident response, liaison with police.
• General administration (e.g. Occurrences register, mail, flags).
• Training (e.g. self-defence, professional security, languages).

• Fluent Latvian language skills (written and spoken, minimum C1 level under the CEFRL or equivalent*);
• Basic English language skills (written and spoken, minimum A2 level under the CEFRL or equivalent*);
• Valid security guard certificate;
• Experience in a security related field of employment;
• Valid driver licence B;
• Work effectively within a team and ability to follow instructions quickly and accurately;
• Basic IT user skills (Microsoft office applications).

Nice to have: 

• Working level of Russian will be considered an advantage.
• Visa/Passport requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Latvia and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Additional requirements may become necessary after 31st December 2020.

• Two additional annual leave days on top of those mandated by law;
• A combination of Latvian and UK public holidays - 14 working days-off per year;
• Comprehensive Health Insurance that among others also includes dental care and sports.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a 3-month probation. Working time is 40 hours per week (gross).

Type of Position: Full-time, Permanen

Working hours per week: 40

Grade: S1

Salary: € 7.33 per hour, gross (equalling to approx. € 1438.75/month gross for full time job, including night shifts).

Type of Salary: monthly.

Start Date: 1 November 2024.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance. 

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Riga are subject to terms and conditions of service that are in line with the employment laws in Latvia.

(!) Completed applications, which will include a current Curriculum Vitae and two references, should be submitted by Sunday 06 October 

Additional information  

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.

We advise you to allow enough time to submit your full application, since only applications submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.