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Ministry of Islamic Affairs and EndowmentsAt a glance
- MVR 9,795 per month
- Experienced (2 to 5 years)
- Maldivian nationals only
The notice gives no schedule or team size.
About the role
Announcement
- Post
Security Officer Grade 1
- Post number
J-439558
- Number of posts
1 (One)
- Type of post
Permanent
- Rank of post
Public Service Rank 1 – Level 1
- Duty station
Islamic Affairs Department, Awqaf and Islamic Development Division, Islamic Centre Section, King Salman Mosque Unit
- Basic salary
MVR 7,535.00 per month (Seven thousand five hundred thirty-five rufiyaa)
- Post allowance
MVR 2,260.00 per month (Two thousand two hundred sixty rufiyaa)
Other allowances
- Attendance allowance: MVR 60.00 per day attended (Sixty rufiyaa)
- Additional allowance under the State Pay Framework (as at 1 November 2025)
- Pension contribution under the Pension and Social Security Act of the Maldives
Main responsibilities and duties of the post
- Opening and closing the Salman Mosque gates at official and unofficial times, and bringing them to the Ministry of Islamic Affairs.
- "Carrying out the steps needed to close the Salman Mosque fully at the time it must be closed."
- Checking whether there is any risk of loss to the mosque, the places and items in and around it, and if such a situation exists or occurs, informing the relevant parties immediately and resolving it to the extent possible at that time.
- While on duty, one person stays beside the monitor to watch the CCTV cameras, and another continues to check and patrol around the Salman Mosque grounds.
- While two people are on duty, monitoring the security TV and watching the monitor covering the area between the inside and outside grounds of Salman Mosque.
- Opening and closing parts of the Salman Mosque at the times they must be closed.
- "Turning on the Salman Mosque lights (including the prayer areas) at the times they must be on, and turning them off at the times they must be off."
- Checking 30 minutes before each prayer time that the wudu areas and toilets have water, and reporting any problem to the support supervisor.
- Checking 30 minutes before each prayer time that the grounds, including all toilets and wudu areas, are lit, and reporting any problem to the support supervisor.
- If it rains when there are no staff present, closing the water taps in the mosque and lobby, and closing the doors that are open so that rain does not enter the inside of the mosque.
- Where there are no worshippers, during idle periods at the mosque (such as when there is a leak, damp or a similar issue), clean and repair as needed and report to the Support Supervisor.
- Check and maintain whether the clothing worn by visitors to Salman Mosque is suitable for entering the Salman Mosque area, and whether visiting persons are visiting during permitted hours, informing them and making corrections where needed.
- Performing all tasks assigned in relation to the office's official work.
Requirements of the post
1. Ability to read and write.
(b) Have 4 years' work experience in the field of the post's work.
Educational requirements for the post:
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Related job category:
Security maintenance work
Documents to submit
- Application form for a full-time position (this form can be obtained from the Civil Service Commission's website and the office's website, counter and the link below.) https://www.csc.gov.mv/download/2023/51/Annex%202%20-%20Application%20form1pnd4eve.a2u.docx
- Details of the applicant (including contact phone number and email address).
- A readable copy of both sides of the card proving that the applicant is a Maldivian citizen (even if the validity period has expired), or if the ID card is lost, the applicant's birth certificate, passport or driving licence.
- If a staff member with a service agreement to serve the Civil Service / Government is transferred to this position, a letter issued by the office providing the service stating that there is no objection to leaving the position.
- Copies of educational certificates obtained;
(a) For educational certificates issued by institutions outside Maldives that have been graded by the Maldives Qualifications Authority at a certain level, copies of the educational certificate and transcript; or: in cases where there is no certificate, a copy of the letter confirming completion of the course and a copy of the assessment report and transcript issued by the Maldives Qualifications Authority.
(b) Copies of educational certificates and transcript issued by local educational institutions in Maldives; or copies of letter confirming completion of the course and copies of transcript.
- Copies of documents covering the following criteria providing work experience:
(a) If work experience has been gained in a civil service post, in a state institution, in a government-owned company, a letter from that office stating the work undertaken, the period of work (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each).
(b) For work experience within the civil service that cannot be verified from https://myaccount.csc.gov.mv/, a letter from that office stating the work undertaken and the period (in years, months and days) confirmed by that office, and stating the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each).
(c) If work experience has been gained in a private company or private organisation, a letter from that organisation stating the work undertaken, the period of work (in years, months and days), the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each) and the number of staff at the workplace.
(d) If work has been undertaken in a national or international association or society, a letter from that organisation stating the work undertaken, and the period (in years, months and days), and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each). This letter should state whether the position held is a salaried position or not, or alternatively, an official letter from that organisation confirming this.
(e) If work has been undertaken in a dissolved state institution, or in a dissolved private company or private organisation, or in a dissolved national or international society or association, and a letter from that office stating the work undertaken and the period of work (in years, months and days) and the responsibilities of the post (if work has been undertaken in different posts in one institution, the responsibilities should be stated separately for each) cannot be obtained, the "Reference Check Form for Work Experience from a Dissolved Workplace" found in Table 8 of the Recruitment Rules.
Criteria to be considered for the person to be most suitable for this post
The criteria to be considered for the person to be most suitable for this post are specified in item 12 of the Civil Service Job Recruitment and Appointment Standards and Principles 2023 (Second Amendment).
How to apply for the post and deadline
Documents to submit for the post must be submitted to the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Endowments before 14:00 on Tuesday 27 October 2026. Application forms and documents may also be submitted by email ([email protected]).
And if the government announces a public holiday before the deadline of this announcement, applications can be received up to the number of days of the announced holiday.
NOTE: All documents with the application form must be converted into a single PDF file, and the file must be named with the name of the applicant and the name of the post.
Shortlisting
From the applicants for this post, based on educational level and experience, the candidates most suitable for the post will be short listed; those with the highest scores will be selected.
Venue and duration of interview, examination and presentation
Interviews and tests for selecting a person for this post will be held between 1 November 2026 and 30 November 2026, at the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Endowments.
Publication of the "Sheet of Points Awarded to Applicants for the Post (A2 Sheet)"
Within three days of the interview being held, the "Sheet of Points Awarded to Job Applicants (A2 Sheet)" will be made public at this office and on the office's website. If there is any objection to the points awarded to job applicants, such objection must be submitted to this office within three days of the A2 Sheet being made public.
For clarification regarding this announcement, contact 3020254. Email: ([email protected]).
The guidelines and principles for recruitment to civil service posts, and all documents related to these principles, are available on the Civil Service Commission website under Principles > "Recruitment Principles" (https://www.csc.gov.mv/Policy/Index/51).
What you would do
- Opening and closing the Salman Mosque gates at official and unofficial times, and bringing them to the Ministry of Islamic Affairs.
- Carrying out the steps needed to close the Salman Mosque fully at the time it must be closed.
- Checking for any risk of loss to the mosque, its places and items, and informing the relevant parties immediately.
- Watching the CCTV cameras and patrolling the Salman Mosque grounds while on duty, sharing the work with another person.
- Turning the mosque lights, including prayer areas, on and off at the required times.
- Checking 30 minutes before each prayer time that wudu areas and toilets have water, and reporting any problem to the support supervisor.
- Checking 30 minutes before each prayer time that the grounds, toilets and wudu areas are lit, and reporting any problem.
- Closing water taps and open doors if it rains when no staff are present.
- Checking that visitors' clothing is suitable and that visits take place in permitted hours, informing and correcting them where needed.
- Performing all tasks assigned in relation to the office's official work.
What they are looking for
- Ability to read and write.
- 4 years' work experience in the field of the post's work.
Benefits
- Pension contribution under the Pension and Social Security Act of the Maldives, and an attendance allowance of MVR 60 per day attended.
How to apply
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