Guard (Senior) at Embassy of United States of America

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Guard (Senior)

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Employer: Embassy of United States of America

Employment: Full-Time | Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Salary: USD $8,184

Posted date: 3 years ago

Deadline: Submission date is over

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Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

• For USEFM - FP is AA. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
• * Employees of Mission-All/or USEFMs EFMs or MOHs

Security Clearance Required:Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Guard (Senior) position.

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (48 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

The incumbent serves as a member of the Local Guard Force (LGF) as a Senior Guard and is responsible for the control of persons and materials entering and leaving the facility during office hours at their post. Reports to the Supervisor. Provides interment administrative support to the Supervisor regarding daily assignments for respective LGF Mission posts.

Qualifications and Evaluations

EXPERIENCE:

• At least one year of previous work experience as a Guard with the U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa Local Guard Force.

Note: Please upload all work experience copies of yours under "Other Document 1 or 2"

Education Requirements:

• Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

EDUCATION: High/Secondary school diploma is required.

Note: Please upload all copies of your Education under "High School Diploma or equivalent"

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

• Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Amharic is required.
• Level 3 (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (These may be tested).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to understand the security control panel and to operate emergency alarms and the public address system. Ability to use state-of-the-art security and radio communication equipment. Ability to use Automated External Defibrillator. Ability to use a fire extinguisher. Ability to use personal protective equipment (i.e. PR-24, straight batons, pepper spray, handcuffs, flexi cuffs, etc.). Daily duties may involve extended periods of walking and/or standing in a wide variety of weather conditions. Possess local driver?s class III license. (These may be tested).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference. of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link: https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

(2) AEFM / USEFM

(3) FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (?Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty?), equivalent documentation, or certification. A ?certification? is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead.

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