Security Guard

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Minimum Class 8 (or equivalent); SSC or equivalent preferred.

• Basic literacy and numeracy to maintain logbooks and write simple incident reports.

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): NGO, Development Agency

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a security guard, preferably in a factory, warehouse, NGO or humanitarian project.

• Knowledge of access control, patrolling and incident reporting procedures.

• Basic training in fire safety and first response is an advantage.

• Physical fitness and alertness for long hours of standing and patrolling.

• Ability to work in shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays when required.

• Good observation and communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

• Honesty, integrity and reliability.

• Ability to work as part of a team in field conditions in camps and host communities, including flexible hours when required.

• Fluency in Bangla. Knowledge of local dialects of Cox’s Bazar will be an added advantage.

Project: Lifesaving and transitional support to refugees and host communities in Cox’s Bazar District, Bangladesh.

Location: Ukhiya, Cox's Bazar.

Duration: 5 Months (1November 2026 to 31 March 2027)

Report to: ESS Officer and Factory Supervisor.

Job Context

PHALS is a non-governmental organization (NGO) working in the field of humanitarian assistance and development since 1996. In this continuation, PHALS is going to implement the Lifesaving and transitional support to refugees and host communities in Cox’s Bazar District, Bangladesh Project in Cox’s Bazar funded by FCDO and supported by IOM. We are seeking a qualified and Experienced Security Guard who will be responsible for protecting the soap production center, store, equipment, materials and finished products of the project in Cox’s Bazar District, and for controlling access to the premises. The position ensures that staff, beneficiaries and visitors are safe, that project assets are secure against theft, damage and fire, and that all incidents are promptly reported, supporting the safe and uninterrupted operation of the project’s livelihood and hygiene activities for refugee and host communities. It requires alertness, honesty, a calm and respectful approach and the ability to work in shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Guard the production center, store, machinery, materials and finished products against theft, damage, unauthorized access and fire.

• Control entry and exit of staff, visitors and vehicles, verify authorization, and maintain visitor and vehicle logs.

• Check goods entering and leaving the premises against delivery documents or gate passes, and allow no item to be removed without proper authorization.

• Patrol the premises regularly during day and night shifts, inspecting doors, locks, fences and lighting, and report any defect or risk.

• Open and lock the premises at the start and end of the working day as instructed, keep keys secure and record every key handover.

• Be familiar with fire extinguishers, alarms and emergency exits, respond promptly to fire alarms and emergencies, and assist with evacuation of staff and visitors.

• Report any theft, intrusion, suspicious activity, accident, incident or near miss immediately to the ESS Officer and the Project Manager, and prepare a written incident report.

• Maintain a duty logbook and carry out a proper handover to the next shift, recording all events, observations and keys or items passed on.

• Comply with camp access rules and security requirements, and coordinate with camp security focal points and authorities as instructed by the ESS Officer.

• Support orderly access and crowd management on training and distribution days, using a calm, non-confrontational approach and applying Do-No-Harm principles.

• Treat staff, beneficiaries, visitors and community members with courtesy and respect, and call for help instead of using force.

• Remain alert and on duty at the post throughout the shift, wear the uniform and identification as required, and do not leave the post without an authorized relief.

• Keep security arrangements and project information confidential.

• Perform other related security duties as assigned by the ESS Officer.

• Uphold PHALS’ values, code of conduct, and commitment to safeguarding and PSEAH (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment).

• Salary: BDT 21,000/- per month, and other benefits as per project budget.