The U.S. Embassy in Montevideo is seeking an individual to serve as a member of the Local Guard Force in the Regional Security Office.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Incumbent will perform guard duties at U.S.G. properties. Incumbent must be able to properly operate technical equipment utilized for the normal execution of the guard duties. The guard
conducts screening to include search of personnel, vehicles and equipment that will enter onto U.S. Embassy property, ensuring that no unauthorized weapons, explosives, and/or equipment are brought onto those compounds. The guard must be able to operate a motor vehicle as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address
each selection criterion detailed below with specific and
comprehensive information supporting each criteria.
Education: Secondary School is required. (Applicant must have attended secondary school up until age 16, or have a total of 10 years of education at the primary and secondary levels.)
Prior Work Experience: One year of prior work experience in an organization that requires discipline and adherence to strict administrative regulations, is required.
Language Requirement: Level 3/3 (Speaking / Reading / Writing), good working knowledge of the Spanish language is required.
Skills and abilities:
• Must take the DSS physical fitness test and obtain a minimum score of 100% of the listed requirements to be considered eligible for hire, and maintain that standard on a quarterly basis throughout period of employment.
• Must successfully pass a 3-week intensive security training program in order to be offered permanent employment.
• Must be able to obtain a valid firearms license, comply with all licensing requirements and pass a firearms qualification course on a bi-annual basis. Training will be provided.
• Must have a valid car driver’s license with a minimum of 6 months of automobile driving experience.
SELECTION PROCESS
U.S. Citizen EFMs and U.S. Veterans will be
given preference in hiring over other equally qualified candidates
in accordance with current U.S. law and State Department regulations.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict
of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful
candidacy.
2. Successful candidate must pass a rigorous background security
check. Prior criminal conviction or substantial financial
indebtedness will exclude applicant from being hired.
3. Candidates must be willing to submit pre-employment drug
tests and will be required to submit to random tests after
employment.
4. Current employees serving a probationary period are not
eligible to apply.
5. Currently employed AEFMs who hold a FMA appointment are
ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first
90 calendar days of their appointment.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following,
or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (SF-171,
or OF-612);
or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides
the same information as an OF 612; plus
2 . Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference
must provide a copy of their DD-214 with their application.
3 . Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates,
awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the
qualification requirements of the position listed
above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
Lauro Muller 1776;
or
Fax to 418-8611;
or use webmaster’s mail: webmastermvd@state.gov
CLOSING DATE:
April 18, 2008
