Bodyguard

at  US Embassy and Consulates in Canada

Hiring Path:

• Custom Announcement (not open to the public)

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFMs: LE-5 is equivalent to FP-9. Actual LE/FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Current employees of the Mission
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite; subject to successful completion of 120-day probationary period
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
Summary:
The work schedule for this position is Full Time (40 hours per week).
“This position requires afterhours and weekend overtime as needed.”
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (three weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Occasional Travel
Ability to travel outside capital city on an as needed basis

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of two (2) years of private sector, government, police, or military experience in one or more of the following categories: bodyguard, armed escort, law enforcement officer, combat arms or infantry soldier, or other related professional security experience.
Education Requirements:
EDUCATION : Completion of high/secondary school is required. Host government driver’s license to operate up to sport utility vehicle is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: level II Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.. This may be tested.
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.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Basic Function:
Incumbent serves as a Bodyguard (BG) in the execution of protective security operations for the U.S. Ambassador/Chief of Mission (COM), and other designated or visiting U.S. government officials as directed. Under the supervision of the BG Supervisor and managed by the Regional Security Officer (RSO) to U.S. Embassy Ottawa, Canada in order to protect him/her from harm.