Security Guard

Security Guard (SZ2 – Internal & External)

British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN), UK Ministry of Defence (MoD)

Apply before 19 January 2025

Ref No: 87; Issued date: 03 January 2025

Contents:

Location

About the job

Benefits

Things you need to know

Apply and further information

Location:

HQ British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN)

British Gurkhas Pokhara (BGP)

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 British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN) camp in Pokhara. Working in small teams in a shift system, RDS provides 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. 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.
• Be able to operate the CCTV system and identify any potential security risks.
• Provide the fire piquet for helicopter landings.
• Conduct personnel and vehicle search where required as dictated by the threat/response levels.
• 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.
• Escort visitor when required.
• Checking and maintaining of security Equipment’s. Such as radio, fire alarm, CCTV cameras, lock systems.
• Monitor VHF radio and response appropriately.
• 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.
• Enforcing company or property policies such as visitor policy or restricted area is to maintain.
• Enforce rules and regulations of the camp to all visitors.
• Emergency response during off hours.
• Incident and accident reporting and documentations.
• Carry out any other tasks as directed by the Line Manager.
• This is not an exhaustive list.

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. Must be able to demonstrate the behaviours which is available as a link below.

Success Profiles (click here to learn about Behaviours required for this job)

You must have:

• Good written/spoken English; and excellent Nepali language skills.
• Proven security guard experience and training is essential for this role to deliver the job responsibility effectively and efficiently with good sense of customer service.
• 3 years’ experience with SLC/SEE education is preferred.
• You will be assessed on your English language skills and Security/Physical Test to qualify for interviews during the sifting and selection process.

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).

• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at pace

Benefits & Working Environment:

• Salary 66,242.00 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.

Things you need to know:

Security Check:

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:

You will be assessed on your English language skills and Security/Physical Test to qualify for interviews during the sifting and selection process.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.

We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Success Profiles (Please ensure you have read this and are well conversant to the behaviours asked for)

Candidates will be required to provide Prior Employment 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 400 words. Please provide experience relevant to the role. (Please don’t repeat your Job history and Qualifications/Training in this section).

Nationality requirements:

Open to Nepali nationals only.

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: bgn-hr-groupmailbox@mod.gov.uk
• Incomplete Application Forms will not be looked at.
• Selection will take place by the end of January 2025 at the British Gurkhas Nepal (BGN) camp in Pokhara.

Applicants who influence or manipulate the selection/recruitment process in any form/way will be disqualified for this job and future employment with BGN.

Contact point for applicants:

Email: bgn-hr-groupmailbox@mod.gov.uk