Job Title: Bodyguard Supervisor – FSN-7/FP – 7
Vacancy Announcement No. 2014-006A
Employer: United States Mission
Location: ABUJA – REGIONAL SECURITY OFFICE (RSO)
Applicability: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N2, 957,362 p.a.
(Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-07
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR – Not Ordinarily Resident – AEFM – US$39,994.00,
EFM/MOH – US$34,324, (Starting Salary) p.a.
Position Grade: FP-07
NOTE: ALL NOT ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. A U.S. CITIZEN EFM DOES NOT HAVE TO BE RESIDING IN COUNTRY TO BE CONSIDERED, BUT THE SPONSORING OFFICER UNDER COM AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO BE OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST
The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidate for the Bodyguard Supervisor position in the Regional Security Office in Abuja.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
• The Bodyguard Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the day to day operations of the entire Bodyguard team.
• The Bodyguard Supervisor will create and deconflict all scheduling for travel Teams and protection details, established and maintain training records, serve as the primary liaison between the Nigeria Police Force and the U.S. Embassy for all issues with respect to the Bodyguard program, maintain accountability of all equipment issued to the Bodyguard team, and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance of all equipment.
• The Bodyguard Supervisor will also be required to meet all requirements for that of a Bodyguard Specialist.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.
1. Completion of Secondary School Education is required.
2. A minimum of two (2) years or equivalent of protective services experience as a Bodyguard Specialist for the U.S. Embassy, with minimum of 6 months Supervisory experience is required
3. Level IV (fluency) Speaking/Writing in English is required. Level III (Good working knowledge) of one other local language is required.
4. Must be familiar with the Nigeria driving laws as well as regulations pertaining to motor vehicle operations, local customs and cultural norms.
5. Must be able to create and modify Microsoft Office word and Excel documents.
6. Must possess defensive driving skills; operate fully armored and non-armored vehicles with Nigeria driver's license.
SELECTION PROCESS: When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
HOW 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 (DS-174): http://s.jobnavy.com/DS-174
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that address the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
4. A typewritten and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
Instructions for Completing DS-174: http://s.jobnavy.com/LD39s
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Embassy of the United States of America
Human Resources Office
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area
Abuja.
Or submit to HRNigeria@state.gov
POINT OF CONTACT:
Telephone: 09-461-4000 ext 4261
Fax: 09-461-4036
CLOSING DATE: March 6, 2014
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