Aug 27, 2014

Bodyguard (FSN-05) Multiple Positions position with U.S. Embassy - Afghanistan

Employer: U.S. Embassy
Location: Kabul Afghanistan
Job Summary

Under the authority of the Regional Security Office, the incumbent provides Protective Security (PRS) for official U.S. Embassy Kabul Chief of Mission (COM) personnel, and other visiting USG
personnel as directed under COM authority.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the authority of the Regional Security Office, the incumbent provides Protective Security (PRS) for official U.S. Embassy Kabul Chief of Mission (COM) personnel, and other visiting USG personnel as directed under COM authority.

Qualification

Education: Completion of secondary (high) school is required.
Experience: Two years’ experience as a guard, police member or military personnel is required.
Language: Level 2 (fair working knowledge) speaking/reading in English and level 4 (fluent) speaking/reading in Dari and / or Pashto languages is required.
Knowledge: Applicant should understand the concepts of: use of force, deadly versus less-than- lethal force, standard operating procedures, chain of command, as well as working within a team.
Abilities and Skills: Requires a valid driver’s license. Must maintain Physical fitness; properly execute firearm techniques with respect to pistols as well as automatic rifles. Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly throughout their duty day. Must be able to react properly to emergency situations. Must be able to stand for long periods of time with little or no breaks and drive armored vehicles while serving in a driver/bodyguard capacity. Bodyguard will carry special equipment and assigned weapon.

Skills

Requires a valid driver’s license. Must maintain Physical fitness; properly execute firearm techniques with respect to pistols as well as automatic rifles. Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly throughout their duty day. Must be able to react properly to emergency situations. Must be able to stand for long periods of time with little or no breaks and drive armored vehicles while serving in a driver/bodyguard capacity. Bodyguard will carry special equipment and assigned weapon.

Language(s) required

Level 2 (fair working knowledge) speaking/reading in English and level 4 (fluent) speaking/reading in Dari and / or Pashto languages is required

Submission Guideline

HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff (DS-174). Candidates may also send a current résumé or curriculum vitae in addition to the Form DS-174, but in all cases, the DS-174 must be submitted in order for the candidate to receive consideration for this vacancy. The DS-174 form is available on the U.S. Embassy website http://kabul.usembassy.gov
2. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Applications should be submitted through e-mail to this address: kabuljobs@state.gov
Subject line must be: (Bodyguard VA 14-078) or your application will not be considered.


CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: (Open until filled)

 Women are encouraged to apply