Location: Accra, Ghana
We are seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Bodyguard in the Regional Security Office .
Basic Function of Position:
• Responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for the conduct of US foreign policy. The duty includes bodyguard protection of the Chief of Mission (COM) and visiting dignitaries under the direction of the Regional Security Officer (RSO). Reports directly to the Ambassador's Protective Detail (APD) Agent-in-Charge (AIC). This is a non-supervisory position in the APD of the Regional Security Office. Incumbent is a specialist trained in close physical protection operations. Maintain a working knowledge of emergency first-aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Must be familiar with Ghana driving laws, local customs, cultural norms as well as all regulations pertaining to motor vehicle operations. Must participate in training exercises and periodic drills to improve emergency response scenarios including protective service operations, motorcade operations and movements, attack scenarios as deemed appropriate by the RSO.
• Incumbent must possess a strong knowledge in physical protection, standard security practices and procedures. The incumbent will develop and maintain low-level contacts with host nation security forces.
Qualification Required & Experience
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
• EDUCATION: Completion of Secondary School (US High School equivalent) is required.
• EXPERIENCE: Three years of progressively responsible experience in the commercial security guard business, civilian or government police or military is required.
• LANGUAGE: Level 3 English- Good working knowledge, speaking and writing is required. (Language proficiency will be tested).
• SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have a valid driver's license. Basic understanding of Microsoft Office and Outlook is required. (Computer and driving skills will be tested)
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
(1) USEFM who is ALSO a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
(2) USEFM OR a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
(3) FS on LWOP
How To Apply For The JobSend application to: xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.com
We are seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Bodyguard in the Regional Security Office .
Basic Function of Position:
• Responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for the conduct of US foreign policy. The duty includes bodyguard protection of the Chief of Mission (COM) and visiting dignitaries under the direction of the Regional Security Officer (RSO). Reports directly to the Ambassador's Protective Detail (APD) Agent-in-Charge (AIC). This is a non-supervisory position in the APD of the Regional Security Office. Incumbent is a specialist trained in close physical protection operations. Maintain a working knowledge of emergency first-aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Must be familiar with Ghana driving laws, local customs, cultural norms as well as all regulations pertaining to motor vehicle operations. Must participate in training exercises and periodic drills to improve emergency response scenarios including protective service operations, motorcade operations and movements, attack scenarios as deemed appropriate by the RSO.
• Incumbent must possess a strong knowledge in physical protection, standard security practices and procedures. The incumbent will develop and maintain low-level contacts with host nation security forces.
Qualification Required & Experience
Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
• EDUCATION: Completion of Secondary School (US High School equivalent) is required.
• EXPERIENCE: Three years of progressively responsible experience in the commercial security guard business, civilian or government police or military is required.
• LANGUAGE: Level 3 English- Good working knowledge, speaking and writing is required. (Language proficiency will be tested).
• SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have a valid driver's license. Basic understanding of Microsoft Office and Outlook is required. (Computer and driving skills will be tested)
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
(1) USEFM who is ALSO a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
(2) USEFM OR a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
(3) FS on LWOP
How To Apply For The JobSend application to: xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.com