Security Guard

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

The Security Guards play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of Embassy personnel, property, and visitors. This position involves providing vigilant security services, monitoring access to the premises, and responding swiftly to potential security threats while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. Security Guards also serve as the first point of contact for individuals seeking assistance from the Embassy, offering initial support and directing them to appropriate resources.

Roles and responsibilities

• Monitor and control entry to Embassy premises, verifying identification of visitors and contractors. Operate and oversee security equipment, including metal detectors, radios, X-ray scanners, and CCTV system.

• Conduct routine patrols of the interior and exterior of the Embassy to identify and mitigate potential threats. Ensure all areas are secure and report any suspicious activity or anomalies.

• Respond promptly to alarms, disturbances, or security breaches. Provide assistance during emergencies such as medical incidents. Liaise with local law enforcement or emergency services as necessary.

• Document and report all security incidents, breaches, or unusual occurrences in detail to the Post Security Manager.

• Provide clear guidance and assistance to visitors, ensuring they adhere to security protocols. Maintain a professional and courteous demeanour at all times.

• Inspect vehicles and deliveries entering Embassy premises to ensure compliance with security protocols.

• Provide security during Events taking place at the Embassy / Residence, including checking in guests.

Skills & Qualifications requested:

• Proficiency in Czech and English is required to a working level, both written and spoken, to communicate effectively with staff, visitors, and callers.

• Strong situational awareness and attention to detail.

• Stress resilience and capability to handle stressful situations.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Computer literacy (MS Outlook, Word, Excel).

• Ability to stand, walk, and patrol for extended periods. Physically fit to respond to emergencies.

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and nights shifts.

• Prior experience working in security, police or other security environment advantage.

Training

The Embassy provides access to education and further development:

• Specialised training to handle emergencies, such as fire drills, evacuation procedures, and medical response. Incident workshops such as active threat response.

• Cybersecurity awareness training to safeguard sensitive information.

• Training on the use of security equipment (such as CCTV monitoring, and alarm systems)

• Opportunity to learn or enhance proficiency in key languages used at the Embassy

• Opportunities to collaborate with security teams, law enforcement, and diplomatic police.

Working patterns:

This is a full-time position, requiring 12 hr. shift working including weekends and public holidays. The Embassy is guarded 24/7.

Shifts:

07:00 – 19:00

19:00 – 07:00

Weekly working hours will be scheduled by the Employer unevenly, whereas the average weekly working hours should not exceed 37.5 hours per each period of 26 consecutive weeks.

2 years contract will be concluded for this position, which can be extended by mutual agreement.

Salary

• 46,400.- CZK gross per month including 10% allowance

Other benefits

• Meal allowance

• Language courses

• 5 weeks of vacation

• 7 sick days

• Uniform allowance

• Multisport card

• Access to ‘uLekare’ health service

How to apply

Please send us your CV and cover letter by Sunday 27th July 2025, addressed to the Post Security Manager, by replying to this advert.

Please note that due to a high number of applicants, we will only contact candidates selected to participate in the interviewing process.

The successful candidate will undergo a security check and verification of references from previous employers.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Prague are subject to local Czech employment law.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the Czech Republic and be able to maintain this right during the duration of the employment contract. The British Embassy in Prague does not cover the costs incurred in connection with the work permit.

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. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.