Bodyguard

About U.S. Embassy

Job Summary

Under the authority of the Regional Security Office, the incumbent provides Protective Security (PRS) for official U.S. Embassy Kabul Chief of Mission (COM) personnel, and other visiting USG personnel as directed under COM authority.

Duties & Responsibilities

Under the authority of the Regional Security Office, the incumbent provides Protective Security (PRS) for official U.S. Embassy Kabul Chief of Mission (COM) personnel, and other visiting USG personnel as directed under COM authority.

Job Requirements

Education: Completion of secondary (high) school is required.
Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a guard, police member or military personnel. is required.
Language: Level 2 (fair working knowledge) speaking/reading in English and level 4 (fluent) speaking/reading in Dari and Pashto languages is required.
Knowledge: Applicant should understand the concepts of: use of force, deadly versus lethal force, standard operating procedures, chain of command, as well as working within a team.
Abilities and Skills: Requires a valid driver’s license. Physical fitness and how to properly execute firearm techniques with respect to pistols as well as automatic rifles, continually lift equipment weight approximately 50 lbs., repetitively through an 8 hour shift, running, reacting at a moment’s notice, standing for long periods of time with little or no breaks, and drive armored vehicles while serving in a driver/bodyguard capacity. Body Guard will carry special protective equipment-assigned weapons

Requires a valid driver’s license. Physical fitness and how to properly execute firearm techniques with respect to pistols as well as automatic rifles, continually lift equipment weight approximately 50 lbs., repetitively through an 8 hour shift, running, reacting at a moment’s notice, standing for long periods of time with little or no breaks, and drive armored vehicles while serving in a driver/bodyguard capacity. Body Guard will carry special protective equipment-assigned weapons.

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 résumé 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. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
3. 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.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Applications should be submitted through e-mail to this address: kabuljobs@state.gov
Subject line must be: (Bodyguard VA 13-033) or your application will not be considered.

Functional Area

Security/Safety

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