Surveillance Detection Guard Job at U.S. Embassy in Abuja

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Job Title: Surveillance Detection Guard – FSN-04 (Multiple Positions)

Ref: A56017

Location: Abuja – Regional Security Office

Applicability: All Interested Candidates

Organisation: United States Mission Lagos (U.S. Embassy in Lagos)

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N1, 393,184 p.a. (Starting basic

Salary)

Position Grade: FSN-04

In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.

NOR – Not Ordinarily Resident – USEFM – US$24,518

(Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-AA

Note: only U.S. citizen eligible family members (USEFM) as defined below of U.S. government employees assigned to the mission under chief of mission authority are 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.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

•   Incumbent provides security for USG facilities, employees and family members by participating and supervising other Surveillance Detector personnel.

•   Performs procedures to detect, recognize, and report on surveillance directed against U.S. Government facilities and / or personnel and provides support directly, or by calling for assistance.

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 or equivalent (e.g. Grade 2 certificate) education is required.

2. Minimum of three (3) years of previous Military, Police or security experience in observation / surveillance skills are required.

3. Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading in English is required.

4. Candidate must possess a valid professional driver's license upon appointment or be eligible for a driver's license and obtain said license within 6 months employment. (Nigeria class E).

5. Basic typing and computer skills (familiarity) with word processing and spreadsheet are required.

6. Some basic knowledge of security practices, self-defense and/or martial arts is required.

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) ; plus.

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 addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

4. A type-written 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

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Human Resources Office Abuja

Plot 1075 Dip. Drive Central District, Abuja

Attention: Recruitment.

Email Address: HRNigeria@state.gov

POINT OF CONTACT

Telephone: 09-461-4000 ext 4261

Fax: 09-461-4036

Deadline: 06 March 2012.

Source: United States Mission Nigeria Job Vacancy Announcement

Surveillance Detection Guard Job