Cleared American Security Escort - US Embassy - Bahrain
The American Embassy in Manama is seeking candidates for employment as Cleared American Security Escorts in the Facility Maintenance Section (FMS) for several long-term maintenance projects. Working hours will be regular and flexible during the ongoing projects. Position may be subject to evening and weekend hours. Following projects’ end, hours of duty will be on an as-needed basis and may be intermittent and irregular as determined by the supervisor.
Basic Function Of The Position:
The position is a when actually employed (WAE), with an intermittent work schedule(the employee will be paid only for actual hours worked), and reports directly to the Facilities Maintenance Officer. Due to the nature of the duties, the position requires Top Secret Clearance. The principal duties include escorting of all uncleared work crews in the chancery compound. Duties may be either inside or outdoors and may require after-hours and weekends.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available from the Embassy’s Human Resources Office, 1724-2937.
Qualifications Required:
Note: Items 1-5 are ALL REQUIRED. All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item
1. Education: Completion of secondary school (high school) is required.
2. Experience: A minimum of six months of general work experience is required.
3. Language: Level III (proficient) speaking/reading English is required.
4. Knowledge: General knowledge sufficient to aptly operate a hand-held radio is required.
5. Abilities & Skills: Must be a U.S. citizen at least 18 years of age. Ability to communicate effectively in speaking and writing is required. Ability to lift or carry up to 35 pounds is required.
Selection Process:
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs*) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. A USEFM does not have to be residing in Bahrain to be considered, but the sponsoring officer must be officially assigned to post. A candidate must meet all the aforementioned criteria to be selected.
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. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
4. 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.
5. Applications for this position are to be submitted through your American and FSN supervisor, if applicable.
6. The candidate must be able to obtain or hold a Top Secret security clearance.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
1. Applicants who claim EFM or MOH* status must include in the cover letter accompanying their application that they are claiming EFM/MOH status, their presentnationality, and name and employing section/agency of their sponsoring family member.
2. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE; or
4. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus
5. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application;
6. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above;
7. List any family members who are currently employed at the Embassy. Any omission in this area, either intentional or accidental, may be grounds for dismissal.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
Attention: Vacancy Announcement # 11-21
U.S. Embassy Manama-Bahrain/P.O. Box 26431/Bahrain
Telephone: 17-242-700 /Fax: 17-242-807
E-mail: ManamaHRO@state.gov
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
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Basic Function Of The Position:
The position is a when actually employed (WAE), with an intermittent work schedule(the employee will be paid only for actual hours worked), and reports directly to the Facilities Maintenance Officer. Due to the nature of the duties, the position requires Top Secret Clearance. The principal duties include escorting of all uncleared work crews in the chancery compound. Duties may be either inside or outdoors and may require after-hours and weekends.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available from the Embassy’s Human Resources Office, 1724-2937.
Qualifications Required:
Note: Items 1-5 are ALL REQUIRED. All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item
1. Education: Completion of secondary school (high school) is required.
2. Experience: A minimum of six months of general work experience is required.
3. Language: Level III (proficient) speaking/reading English is required.
4. Knowledge: General knowledge sufficient to aptly operate a hand-held radio is required.
5. Abilities & Skills: Must be a U.S. citizen at least 18 years of age. Ability to communicate effectively in speaking and writing is required. Ability to lift or carry up to 35 pounds is required.
Selection Process:
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs*) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. A USEFM does not have to be residing in Bahrain to be considered, but the sponsoring officer must be officially assigned to post. A candidate must meet all the aforementioned criteria to be selected.
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. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
4. 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.
5. Applications for this position are to be submitted through your American and FSN supervisor, if applicable.
6. The candidate must be able to obtain or hold a Top Secret security clearance.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
1. Applicants who claim EFM or MOH* status must include in the cover letter accompanying their application that they are claiming EFM/MOH status, their presentnationality, and name and employing section/agency of their sponsoring family member.
2. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE; or
4. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus
5. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application;
6. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above;
7. List any family members who are currently employed at the Embassy. Any omission in this area, either intentional or accidental, may be grounds for dismissal.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
Attention: Vacancy Announcement # 11-21
U.S. Embassy Manama-Bahrain/P.O. Box 26431/Bahrain
Telephone: 17-242-700 /Fax: 17-242-807
E-mail: ManamaHRO@state.gov
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
Apply Online