Job Details

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Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

This position is open to:
•  All Interested Applicants / All SourcesFor USEFM – FP grade is FP-06.  Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

•    Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Zambia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Local Guard Force Commander in the Regional Security office.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Occasional Travel

Occasional Travel

Duties

Under the supervision of the Assistant Regional Security Officer (ARSO), incumbent exercises operational supervision of the contracted Local Guard Force (LGF) comprising approximately 350 local guards and oversight of 50 Zambian Police Service (ZPS) officers assigned to U.S. government (USG) facilities. Oversee the operation of 8 access control points, including vehicular access and explosive control points. Responsible for monitoring and recording the activity in the streets around such access points in order to insure the safety of employees at 5 USG facilities and approximately 100 residences. Collaborate with other RSO personnel and assets, including Surveillance Detection, Mobile Patrol, and ZPS officers to identify and mitigate threats. Function as the Government Technical Monitor and watchdog for the Contracting Officer’s Representative to ensure compliance with contract parameters and ensure against waste, fraud, and abuse. Oversee and coordinate ZPS assets for the Ambassador’s Protective Detail (APD).

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a: [HR DELETE THE OPTION THAT DOES NOT APPLY]

• • Public Trust/Background security clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time SIX (6) NUMBER OF WEEK upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Two years of Post-Secondary studies at University or College is required.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience :

Minimum of two (2) years working experience with the police, military, protection operation or in a security setting is required. Additional one (1) year supervisory experience is also required.

Language:

Fluent in Spoken/written English and a good working knowledge in a local language.

Job Knowledge:

Knowledge of access control, manpower control, applicable labor laws, force structure management and budget review is required. Additionally, knowledge of improvised explosive devices is required.

Skills And Abilities:

Excellent oral and written communication ability are required. Advanced knowledge and experience in the use of word processing and spread sheets, formal and street interview techniques, conflict resolution and self-defense is required. Ability to analyze a problem and to communicate orally and in writing at an executive level. Keyboard skills required to compile reports, letters, statements. Numerical skills required for budget formulation. Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite.

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application.  For an instructional video on how to apply click here .

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where employees can be themselves.  We invite qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Required Documents:

All Applicants:

• • Residency Permit (if applicable)

• • Work Permit (if applicable)

• • University Degree (if applicable)

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

• • Copy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• • Passport copy

• • DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

• • SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

The HR Office will contact successful applicants.  For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website Job Opportunities – U.S. Embassy in Zambia – Available positions at the U.S. Mission or follow us at U.S. Embassy Zambia | LinkedIn.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.