Security guard

Institut Laue-Langevin; France; Presencial; EUR 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Home working

Expatriation allowance

Excellent health cover

Annual productivity bonus

Transport/public canteen subsidies

Descripción de la vacante

Institut Laue-Langevin in Grenoble, France, seeks a Site Security Officer to support the Site Security and Protection Service within the Reactor Division and to help ensure the safety of people and property on the site. You will assist in surveillance across secured areas and work with reactor control room shift teams.

You will hold a Level 3/4 security qualification with a CNAPS/SIA licence or equivalent, plus experience in emergency services or security.

Formación

• Level 3/4 security qualification is required.
• CNAPS/SIA or equivalent private security licence.
• Experience in emergency services or public/private security sectors.
• Teams collaboration and strict follow-up of procedures.
• Basic computer and monitoring technology skills.

Responsabilidades

• Perform CCTV site surveillance and alarm handling.
• Perform surveillance on the installations.
• Initiate and guide specialist emergency or intervention teams.
• Issue site access and carry out entry and exit controls.
• Conduct security patrols.
• Act as a first responder in the event of a fire and liaise with external emergency services.
• Take action upon request by the emergency services or provide assistance to victims.
• Perform various alarm verifications.
• Process and relay site-security-related information and fill in the service logbook.
• Take part in the periodic tests and inspections for which the Site Security and Protection Service is responsible.
• Facilitate access as appropriate to the different zones for visitors, researchers and scientists within the responsibility of the SSP.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Stress management

Adaptability

Initiative

Computer skills

Calm under pressure

Educación

Level 3/4 security qualification

Descripción del empleo

The ILL is an international research facility at the forefront of neutron science and technology. Its High-Flux Nuclear Reactor delivers the world’s most intense neutron beams to a suite of over 40 scientific instruments . Every year, some 1800 international researchers visit the ILL to carry out cutting-edge experiments across a range of scientific disciplines, driving innovation in the fields of health, energy, the environment and quantum materials. The ILL is also involved in the production of radioisotopes for medical applications. The ILL employs over 500 staff from 25 different countries, in a diversity of careers and a multicultural and inclusive environment.

The Reactor Division is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of ILL’s high flux reactor. It oversees reactor operations, fuel management, maintenance, engineering, radiation protection, and technical support. The RDe employs around 100 people, mostly reactor operators and maintenance technicians and nuclear engineers, as well as safety, radiation protection and operations support staff.

About the position

Under the responsibility of the Head of the Site Security and Protection Service (SSP), which is part of the ILL’s Reactor Division, you will help to ensure the safety and security of persons and property on the site. You will assist in the surveillance of the various secured areas on the ILL site and will work in collaboration with the shift teams in the reactor control room.

Your tasks

• Perform CCTV site surveillance and alarm handling.
• Perform surveillance on the installations.
• Initiate and guide specialist emergency or intervention teams.
• Issue site access and carry out entry and exit controls at different locations.
• Conduct security patrols.
• Act as a first responder in the event of a fire and liaise with external emergency services.
• Take action upon request by the emergency services or provide assistance to victims.
• Perform various alarm verifications.
• Process and relay site-security-related information and fill in the service logbook.
• Take part in the periodic tests and inspections for which the Site Security and Protection Service is responsible.
• Facilitate access as appropriate to the different zones for visitors, researchers and scientists within the responsibility of the SSP.

Desired profile

• You have a Level 3/4 qualification (‘A’ level equivalent) in the field of security.
• You hold a valid private security guard licence (CNAPS licence, SIA licence or equivalent).
• You have solid professional experience in the emergency services (for example, the military, police or fire service), or in the private or public security sector.
• You are dynamic and meticulous, follow rules and respect your manager. You thrive on teamwork and demonstrate a high degree of adaptability.
• You have no difficulty using computer technology or monitoring technology (screens) required for the job.
• You are able to handle stress and remain in control of yourself at all times.
• You are able to apply the appropriate procedures and instructions, but can also show initiative and discerning judgment.
• An intermediate level of English is desirable. Sound knowledge of French is required.

You will be required to work staggered hours (shifts of 12 hours 15 minutes), alternating day and night shifts, including on weekends.

Required skills

valid private security guard licence intermediate level of English

Application requirements

Required document(s)

Position characteristics

Offer info

Published on 10/05/2026

Published until: 11/01/2026

Permanent contract Full time Experience preferred License not required High School Diploma Reference 26/45

To be defined according to profile

As soon as possible

Quality of life - This position is based in Grenoble, a hub for research and technology, ideally located in the heart of the French Alps (just 3 hours from Paris/Provence by train, 1 hour from Lyon international airport and 1 ½ hours from Geneva). It is important for us that our staff achieve a healthy work-life balance. We therefore offer home working (under certain conditions), generous annual paid leave entitlement and a host of other benefits that you will discover when you arrive!Prospects - We guarantee you a secure permanent position based in Grenoble in a multicultural scientific environment.Benefits - We offer generous social benefits (expatriation allowance, excellent health cover), moving and relocation assistance (under certain conditions) and an annual productivity bonus. We also offer language courses for you and your partner and subsidies for the use of public transport and the staff canteen, as well as for holidays and a variety of cultural and sports activities.Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening (background checks). For this post, medical fitness (including for work under ionising radiation) is required. You will also have to perform an emergency response role in the event of a crisis. We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.