Guard (Internal Only)

The Guard is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of DRC facilities during assigned duty hours and ensuring compliance with established DRC safety and security procedures. The role involves controlling access, conducting inspections, monitoring premises, and collaborating with staff to protect personnel and assets.

Responsibilities

• Control access to DRC premises and screen personnel and vehicles entering the office.
• Conduct thorough vehicle inspections to identify and prevent the entry of weapons, explosives, contraband, or other potential security threats.
• Register all guests and visitors entering the premises and notify the relevant staff member of their arrival.
• Escort guests and visitors to designated areas as required.
• Ensure that unauthorized personnel do not enter the premises without prior approval.
• Conduct routine foot patrols within designated areas and take appropriate action when suspicious persons, items, or activities are identified.
• Operate and properly maintain installed security and communications equipment.
• Monitor the movement and entry/exit of residents, staff, visitors, contractors, and other authorized persons.
• Record and report security and safety incidents using the approved incident reporting format.
• Use communication equipment, including VHF handheld radios, while performing guard duties and patrols.
• Operate generators and conduct routine refueling as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the guard room, compound, courtyard, and surrounding office areas.
• Report for duty punctually and remain at the assigned post throughout the designated shift.
• Conduct a proper handover to the incoming guard at the end of each shift.
• Brief the incoming guard on any incidents, observations, or outstanding security concerns from the previous shift.
• Conduct checks and secure office sections after official working hours.
• Maintain security and access control around explosive-material storage areas/depot, as assigned.
• Safeguard technical equipment and materials.
• Monitor and protect vehicles, goods, equipment, and other assets within the compound/camp.
• Assist with the safe movement and transfer of technical equipment and materials.
• Travel, when required, to different locations with the technical mine-action team, subject to operational requirements and the team's assessment of necessity.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Safety & Security Team Leader.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience in security/guarding or a related field.
• Good physical fitness and ability to perform assigned security duties.
• Demonstrated integrity, reliability, and a high level of trustworthiness.
• Willingness and ability to participate in and successfully complete required training.
• Good self-discipline, self-control, and ability to remain calm under pressure.

Skills

• Security Guarding Techniques
• Physical Fitness
• Access Control
• Facility Inspection
• Safety Procedures
• Security Monitoring
• Training Completion
• Self-Discipline
• Calm Under Pressure
• Integrity