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Security Guard - Serco Middle East

The Job Opportunity:

Serco Middle East is a well-established, leading organisation in the region and is looking for professional Security Guards with excellent customer service and security skills to join our team delivering security services at our client's facility located in the United Arab Emirates. The role will fall into two disciplines; Entry Point Security Guards and Patrol Guards – both of which comprise of similar responsibilities and will work on a rotational basis throughout the contract.

Professionals with a valid Baseline AGSVA (Australian Government Security Vetting Agency) security level clearance and appropriate Certificate II in Security Operations are invited to submit an expression of interest for the role.

This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of an immensely successful, established contract where our customer has placed their faith in us to assist them to meet their objectives in the region.

The hiring for this position is subject to contract award.

Key accountabilities:
  • Safeguard the security of the premises and the surrounding perimeter of the location.
  • Maintain an active awareness of current threat levels and to remain vigilant in the reporting of any suspicious activities observed.
  • Provide friendly, helpful customer service whenever possible and at all times maintain collaborative working relationship (s) with personnel, contractors and external agencies (e.g. Local Police).
  • Act as a deterrent to avoid non-compliance of security protocols.
  • Report any incident encountered to the on-duty client representative who will direct appropriate action.

What we are looking for in our candidates:

  • Fluent English communication skills (reading, writing and spoken) and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work productively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, meet the public, respond to questions, and furnish information.
  • Ability to follow instructions explicitly and to exercise judgment and act quickly in an emergency situation.
  • Highly motivated and flexibility to work in a time-sensitive environment to respond quickly and effectively to unanticipated high workloads, events and emergencies.

Specific requirements:

  • A minimum Baseline AGSVA security level clearance – only Australian Citizens are eligible for this security clearance.
  • A valid UAE Driving License or an international license that can be converted in the UAE.
  • A minimum Certificate II in Security Operations, which must be compromised of the seven core units, the two electives CPPSEC2007A and CPPSEC2008A and at least two of the following (dependant on roles undertaken):
  • CPPSEC2011A Control access to and exit from premises.
  • CPPSEC2015A Patrol premises.
  • CPPSEC2018A Monitor electronic reporting facility.
  • TLI407C Carry out vehicle inspection; and
  • TLIE707B Use Communication Systems.

Working with Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has important role to play.

We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

Our Culture and Values

Our culture is based on a set of four values - Trust, Care, Innovation, Pride - that shape our individual behaviours and hence the way the company behaves. They ensure we are all working from a commonly understood base that can be consistently applied across our organisation.

Our values need to be lived every day, used to help us work through any challenges we may face and help us recognise and celebrate our achievements. They guide us in our dealings with colleagues, customers, suppliers, partners, shareholders and the communities we serve.

It is important that we hold ourselves and others accountable for our values every day and have defined a set of behaviours that are expected from all of us. They describe how our behaviours bring Serco’s values to life.

There are also some additional expectations for those of us who have a responsibility for managing people as well as our leaders.

Our Business

We are a large company working in many parts of the world. As a result, we have a considerable impact on society, the economy and the environment. We want that impact to be beneficial. We want to make a positive difference to people's lives.

That means living our values and living by our standards everywhere. And treating the environments we work in and the people we work among with care, respect and thoughtfulness.

Our business integrity depends on your integrity. We rely on you to do what’s right, and protect our reputation.

Join Us

By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), and SercoUnlimited (Disability). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Take pride in what you do

Serco is committed to Equal Employment Opportunities and is committed to ensuring the safety of all of its employees through its Zero Harm initiative. Please visit www.serco.com/careers for more information.

Additional Requirements
  • minimum Baseline AGSVA security level
  • Valid UAE Driving License

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