Close Protection Driver British Embassy Jakarta

Close Protection Driver

(2 vacancies, each 1-year fixed-term contract)

 

The British Embassy in Jakarta is part of a world-wide network of 230 Diplomatic Posts, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. Indonesia and the United Kingdom have a strong relationship, and we work closely together to promote economic prosperity and international security.

In order to strengthen our security in Indonesia, we are looking to recruit 2 Close Protection (CP) Drivers. The employment is to carry out duties as a close protection driver within a fully operational team. This work is for an Evasive/Protective trained driver who has experience in driving a variety of different vehicles including armoured and heavy goods vehicles.

Responsibilities

The CP team driver is responsible for making sure that Embassy staff are able to travel on all mobile moves between locations in a safely controlled and secure manner. He/she is also responsible for maintaining convoy discipline, observing and executing the close protection driving techniques on the road.

Main Duties

• Ensure and maintain the roadworthiness and cleanliness of the vehicle
• Assist in planning, decision-making, risk and threat analysis/recognition for routes
• Apply situation specific driving of the vehicle for varying weather and road conditions
• Responsible for assisting in surveillance detection and the implementation of counter drills
• Identify potential pre-incident indicators and choke points on the route
• Implement defensive driving drills and position the vehicle appropriately in an emergency
• Prepare and submit route reconnaissance reports as well as vehicle and equipment report sheets

Requirements

• Possess a valid B1 driving licence with at least 5 years experience of defensive driving techniques in armoured vehicles
• Strong understanding of local driving laws and regulations, as well as local city roads and surrounding areas
• Good anticipation, positional sense and spatial awareness to make for a safer all-round driver
• Competence in the use of vehicle tow-ropes, fire-extinguishers and other break-down tools and equipment
• First aid trained and familiar with medical equipment in case of an emergency
• Proficient in in written and spoken English
• Physically fit with excellent eyesight
• Flexible with ability to work independently with good time management skills
• Willing to work out-of-office hours
• Willing to start employment on a 1-year fixed term contract, with a possibility of extension

The British Embassy offers a competitive remuneration package, inclusive of salary, benefits, annual leave, and training opportunities.

Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. In relation to this, the successful candidate will need to arrange his/her own Police Certificate. You must also have the permit to work in Indonesia in order to apply.

To Apply:

Please note that incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on grounds of ethnic origin, race, religious beliefs, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation.

Please send your CV detailing salary history and the completed application form [word doc, 95kb, new window], by Monday 9 April 2012 to indonesia.recruitment@fco.gov.uk.