Embassy of United States of America

Position: Guard Shift Supervisor

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Salary: USD $8,954 - USD $8,954

Posted date: 16 minutes ago

Application Deadline: Sep, 1/2021 (12 days left)

Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

• For USEFM - FP is 9. 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

Appointment Type Details: N/A

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 Shift Supervisor position.
• The work schedule for this position is Full Time (48 hours per week)

Start date:

• Candidates 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: YES

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: NO

Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

Provides daily assistance with operational and administrative supervision to Local Guard Force (LGF) guards stationed on the U.S. Embassy compound, Peace Corps compound and the General Services Office (GSO) Warehouse. Directly supervises all Mobile Patrol Drivers and Local Guards. Reports to the Shift Supervisor. Provides administrative support for the LGF program to include daily assignments for all United States Government (USG) compounds, Mobile Patrol units, and off-compound USG residences.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Experience:

• At least 2 years 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:

• A high/Secondary school diploma is required
• Note: Please upload all copies of your Education under "High School Diploma or equivalent"

LANGUAGE: 

• Level 3 (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing Amharic is required and Level 2 (Limited Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This may be tested)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Ability to use state-of-the-art security and radio communication equipment
• Must have the ability to organize, lead, and train compound guards under his/her supervision
• Ability to understand the security control panel and to operate emergency alarms and the public address system
• Possess local driver’s class II license. (This may be tested)
• Ability to use Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Ability to use fire extinguisher & ability to use personal protective equipment (i.e. PR-24, straight batons, pepper spray, handcuffs, and flexi cuffs, etc.). 

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.

Benefits:

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.

How to apply

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance. 

To apply for this position follow the below link on our website by the below link

CLICK HERE

For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site

NB: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email or phone. 

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.