Bodyguard Shift Leader - Ottawa, Canada - US Embassy and Consulates in Canada

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Description

Hiring Path:

  • Custom Announcement (not open to the public)

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFMs:
LE-6 is equivalent to FP-8. 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:

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."


Supervisory Position:
No


Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No


Travel Required:
Occasional Travel
Ability to travel outside capital city on an as needed basis


Duties:


Basic Function:


Incumbent Serves as the Bodyguard (BG) Shift Leader (SL) for the Protective Security Unit 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 Bodyguard Supervisor and managed by the Regional Security Officer (RSO) to US EMBASSY Ottawa, Canada in order to protect him/her from harm.


Qualifications and Evaluations:


  • Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of three (3) 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.

And
at least six (6) months in a leadership or supervisory role.

  • 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:
Good Working Knowledge in Reading/Writing/Speaking in English 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.


Benefits and Other Info:


  • Benefits:
  • Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Canada may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits. The US Missions offer competitive salary, robust benefits, professional development and celebration of American and Canadian holidays.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office. The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

  • Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

  • AEFM / USEFM who is a preferenceeligible U.S. Veteran
  • AEFM / USEFM
  • FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights**IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preferenceeligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD214 ("Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty"), equivalent documentation, or certification. A "certification" is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
**This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.


How to Apply:


  • How to Apply:
Applicants who fail to submit proof of eligibility to work in the country, will not be considered.

  • Required Documents:

Required Documents:


To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement.

Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.


All Applicants:


  • Proof of eligibility to legally reside and/or work in Canada such as a copy of the Canadian passport, Certificate of Citizenship, Permanent Residency and/or Work Permit
  • Educational certificate as required by the specific education requirement, such as high school diploma, university transcripts, university degree, etc.

Eligible Family Member Applicants:


  • Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
  • Passport copy
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