Security Guard (S2) - British Consulate General Jeddah

About the role

The British Consulate General Jeddah is recruiting three Security Guards (grade S2) on a fixed-term contract of one year, with possible renewal. The postholder works in a 24/7 shift rotation with a team to protect the safety and security of staff, residents, assets and the estate, and must speak English fluently and give clear advice on security matters in line with policy.

Key responsibilities

• Work in a team on a shift roster, carrying out security checks including physical searches of personnel and vehicles, CCTV monitoring, UHF radio operation, alarm response and patrols as directed by the Post Security Officer and Country Security Adviser.
• Treat staff, visitors and the public professionally and courteously.
• Scan and sort incoming mail and deliveries, and maintain security logs and records.
• Be the first point of contact outside office hours, directing visitors and callers to working hours and the official website.
• Respond calmly to incidents, take part in exercises and learning activities, and help with emergency planning and crisis response.

Required profile

• Previous security experience (uniformed services, commercial or diplomatic security) or a customer-focused background with checkable references, ideally at least 2 years.
• Fluent English and Arabic, with knowledge of physical security barriers and procedures.
• Able to work shifts, a team player who can also work independently, with good organisation and IT skills.
• Right to work and reside in Saudi Arabia (iqama), with the visa transferred under the Consulate's sponsorship.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Desirable: knowledge of industry-standard security policies and procedures.

What we offer

• Fixed-term contract of 12 months, renewable, with a 90-day probation period.
• Monthly base salary of SAR 4,507 plus housing allowance of SAR 1,127 and travel allowance of SAR 500 (subject to eligibility).
• Use of Consulate facilities such as a swimming pool, gym and squash court, and staff events.
• Recruitment takes about 2-3 months, including security clearance; offers are subject to clearances and reference checks.

Applications close on 23 November 2026 and must include a CV, a motivation essay and examples of how the key behaviours and skills are met.