| POSITION IDENTIFICATION | |
| JOB TITLE / FUNCTION | Security Guard
Lycée Français International Jacques Prévert d’Accra (LFIA – Ghana) |
| POSITION IN THE STRUCTURE | Reporting line: Administrative and Finance Director
Working relationships: Head of School / Principal; The Board; Staff; External agencies and authorities; |
| PLACE OF WORK | 6 Bathur Street, East Legon, Accra, GHANA |
| WORKING PATTERN | 24/7 rotating shifts (alternating day/night) |
| CONTRACT TYPE | Employment contract under local Ghanaian law |
| ABOUT THE SCHOOL |
| Lycée Français International Jacques Prévert d’Accra (LFIA) is a French school accredited by the French Ministry of National Education and by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). Founded over 60 years ago, LFIA welcomes students from Kindergarten (age 3) through to Secondary level (age 18) and is the only school in this network in Ghana.
The school is a key partner of the French Embassy in Ghana and welcomes families from over 40 nationalities, with a significant representation of Ghanaian families. Vision: To be Ghana’s leading international school, recognised for academic excellence, cultural diversity and global citizenship. Mission: To educate globally-minded learners through an excellent French education in a diverse and inclusive environment, fostering multilingualism, innovation, responsibility and the skills needed in a constantly evolving world. |
| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES | |
| Responsibilities & activities | The Security Guard protects the people, property and premises of the establishment, with the safety of pupils and staff as the foremost priority. In a school environment serving minors, the post-holder actively contributes to a safe, vigilant and caring setting, in line with the establishment’s procedures and child-safeguarding obligations.
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| Access control & surveillance | • Control entry to and exit from the campus (pupils, staff, parents, visitors, vehicles) and verify authorisations in line with establishment procedures.
• Conduct regular patrols of the perimeter, buildings and outdoor areas, reporting any irregularity. • Monitor CCTV systems and access points, responding promptly to any alert. • Ensure no unauthorised person approaches or comes into contact with pupils. |
| Pupil safety & child safeguarding | • Maintain constant attention to pupil safety around and within the campus, particularly at arrival and dismissal times.
• Strictly apply pupil pick-up procedures and prevent any unauthorised departure of a child. • Immediately report to management any suspicious behaviour, unidentified person or concerning situation involving a minor. • Maintain exemplary and caring conduct towards pupils at all times, never being inappropriately alone with a child. |
| Incident response & emergency management | • Act as first responder in the event of an incident, intrusion, conflict or emergency, alerting emergency services and management without delay.
• Take part in evacuation and lockdown drills and know the establishment’s emergency procedures. • Assist during evacuations, directing pupils and staff to assembly points. • Know the location and use of safety equipment (extinguishers, alarms, emergency exits). |
| Reporting & record-keeping | • Keep the occurrence log (entries/exits, incidents, patrols) accurately and legibly.
• Write clear, factual incident reports for management. • Ensure a thorough handover of instructions at each shift change. |
| Conduct & relations | • Be courteous and professional towards pupils, parents, staff and visitors.
• Wear the uniform provided and maintain a smart appearance. • Respect the confidentiality of information concerning the establishment and its community. |
| REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES | |
| Person specification | • Ghanaian nationality, or a valid current residence/work permit.
• Minimum BECE/WASSCE level; private-security certification desirable. • Proven experience (minimum 2 years) as a security guard, ideally in a school or institutional setting. • Good physical fitness for patrolling, prolonged standing and night work. • Working knowledge in English; knowledge of French is a valued asset. • Clean criminal record and suitability to work around minors (background check required). • Vigilance, composure, integrity and a strong sense of responsibility. |
| Personal attributes | • Integrity and confidentiality
• Attention to detail • Problem-solving • Cultural sensitivity |
| Professional obligations | • Participate in continuing professional development
• Comply with the provisions of the LFIA’s internal regulations • Uphold the duties of loyalty, impartiality, integrity and confidentiality. |
| HOW TO APPLY | |
| Applications must include copies of qualifications, a curriculum vitae and a cover letter, all written in French and/or English, and submitted to the following address: secretariatproviseur@lfaccra.com
Employment contract under local Ghanaian law Application deadline: 26th June, 2026 Desired start date: 24th August, 2026 |
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