Jul 24, 2014

Surveillance Detection Guard - Afghanistan

Employer: US Embassy Afghanistan
Location: Afghanistan

Job Summary The incumbent is expected to provide security for U.S. Government facilities, employees and family members by performing procedures to detect, recognize and report on surveillance directed against U.S. Government facilities and/or personnel and provides support directly or by calling assistance. In case of an imminent attack, the incumbent calls for immediate assistance and takes action to prevent injury or death to personnel and destruction of property.
Duties and Responsibilities The incumbent is expected to provide security for U.S. Government facilities, employees and family members by performing procedures to detect, recognize and report
on surveillance directed against U.S. Government facilities and/or personnel and provides support directly or by calling assistance. In case of an imminent attack, the incumbent calls for immediate assistance and takes action to prevent injury or death to personnel and destruction of property.

Qualification VA 14-066 Full Performance Level:
Education: Completion of high school is required.
Experience: One year of general security experience is required.

VA 14-066T- Trainee Level:
Education: Completion of high school is required.
Experience: 6 months of general security experience is required.

Language: Level II (limited knowledge) speaking/reading in English and level IV (fluent) speaking/reading in Dari language is required.
Knowledge: Must be familiar with procedures for conducting and reporting surveillance and capable of discerning normal traffic patterns, pedestrian behavior and choke points of embassy facilities access and travel routes.
Abilities and Skills: Must be skilled in the use of surveillance equipment (e.g. audio/video, binoculars, photographic equipment). Should be able to work independently and adapt to changing circumstances without requesting guidance and should have strong organizational skills.


Skills Must be skilled in the use of surveillance equipment (e.g. audio/video, binoculars, photographic equipment). Should be able to work independently and adapt to changing circumstances without requesting guidance and should have strong organizational skills.
Language(s) required Level II (limited knowledge) speaking/reading in English and level IV (fluent) speaking/reading in Dari language 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 resumé 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. 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.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification
Requirements of the position as listed above.


SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office, U.S. Embassy Kabul
Applications should be submitted through e-mail to this address: kabuljobs@state.gov
Subject line must be: (Surveillance Detection Guard VA 14-066/ 14-066T) or your application may not be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: (Open until filled)