Security Guard

British Embassy

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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).

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Our ideal candidate shows:

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 could be considered an advantage;
Work effectively within a team and ability to follow instructions quickly and accurately;
Basic IT user skills (Microsoft office applications).

Type of Position: Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week: 40

Grade: S1

Salary: € 7.67 per hour, gross (equalling to approx. € 1506/month gross for full time job, including regular night shifts)

Type of Salary: monthly

Target Start Date: September 2025

Other benefits and conditions of employment:

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

Embassy provides all its employees the following benefits:

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.

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.

(!) Applications comprising of a current Curriculum Vitae and a Letter of Motivation, should be submitted by clicking "Apply" by 23:55 on Tuesday, 19th August.

Successful candidates will be required to provide two references from your recent employers.

Visa/Passport requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Latvia and be prepared to ensure that this right remains throughout the scope of the contract.

Additional information

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 (Latvia time-zone) 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 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.

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