FCDO: Security Officer – Ottawa

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JOB DESCRIPTION

View Vacancy – Security Officer

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.

Job Category
 

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Subcategory
 

Security

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
 

Main purpose of job:

  • Provide a safe secure working environment for the staff of the British High Commission.

Roles and responsibilities:

Main duties to include but not limited to:

  • Entry control of public and staff entrances.
  • Searches of visitors and vehicles – as required.
  • Surveillance and patrol of the perimeter of the site including the use of CCTV equipment.
  • Responsible for inspection of all incoming mail/couriered packages and deliveries which will include the operation of scanning equipment.
  • Provide escort/security as required the British High Commission.
  • Provide escort/security as required at the residence of the British High Commissioner.
  • Supervision of contracted security officers – as required.
  • Occasional overtime and out of hours working.
  • Other duties as directed.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience
 

Essential on arrival: 

  • Valid Ontario Provincial Government Security Guard License.
  • Minimum 1-3 years” experience in a security related field.
  • Minimum First Aid Certified with CPR and AED qualifications.
  • Basic IT skills are needed including a working knowledge of Windows 10, Outlook, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
 

  • Class G Driver’s License

  • Ability to drive both automatic and standard transmissions would be an asset
  • French as a second language is not required but would be an asset.

Required behaviours
 

Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing, Making Effective Decisions, Working Together

Application deadline
 

12 September 2025

Grade
 

S2

Type of Position
 

Full-time, Permanent

Working hours per week
 

37.5

Region
 

Americas, Caribbean & Overseas Territories

Country/Territory
 

Canada

Location (City)
 

Ottawa

Type of Post
 

British High Commission

Number of vacancies
 

1

Salary Currency
 

CAD

Salary
 

$46,664.89

Type of Salary
 

yearly

Start Date
 

17 November 2025

Other benefits and conditions of employment
 

Working patterns:

The job is not suitable for Flexible working.

The position will involve work shift work on a rotating basis currently between 0630 and 2130 hrs Monday to Friday, but occasional Weekends and Evening overtime will also be included in the scope of duties.

 

Applicants must have the legal status to live and work in Canada.

Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’.  If during the reserve period of 12 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

Please note, the salary is non-negotiable.

The British Embassy Network offers a strong benefits package. This package includes generous vacation and leave time, flexible working patterns, and enriching learning and development opportunities.

Additional information
 

Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Local Time) on 12 September 2025.

All applicants must fully complete the online application form, including the sections for employment and educational details, experience, and behaviour-based questions. Only those applications that contain all required information will be considered. To ensure the sift process remains anonymous, please do not include any personally identifiable information in your application form.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements


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