Security Jobs at US Embassy In Uganda

Number: 025/2010 Date: 04/06/2010

OPEN TO: Appointment Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S.
Veterans - All Agencies

OPENING: April 06, 2010
CLOSING: Until Filled
POSITION: Security Escort
LOCATION: Variety of locations
SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Ability to qualify for TOP SECRET level security clearance
POSITION GRADE: FP-9; FSN-5

NOTE: ONLY APPOINTMENT ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS AS DEFINED BELOW OF U.S. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO THE MISSION UNDER THE CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The American Embassy Kampala is seeking an individual for the position of Security Escort.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Provides escort services for organizations within and without the Embassy CAA requiring escort of un cleared maintenance and repair personnel, including but not limited to maintenance crews, janitors and contractors. Duties are performed in a variety of locations - to include embassy roof, various CAA offices, and generator rooms. Conduct security escorts of classified mail to and from Entebbe Airport. Maintains the RSO escort and other databases. Clear materials entering spaces using x-ray machines, electronic and visual inspection. Escort randomly purchased materials and those located in secure storage areas to their final destination.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
1. Education Required: Completion of high school diploma is required.
2. Work Experience: One year full time general work experience is required.
3. Language Requirement: Ability to speak, read and write in English (Level IV) is required.
4. Knowledge: Knowledge of administrative management procedures required.
5. Skills and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to maintain observation of workers for long periods of time and able to lift or carry 35 pounds is required.

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, Eligible Family Members and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. Therefore, it is essential that all candidates address the required qualifications above in the application.

After an initial application screening, applicants will be invited to a testing process that may include a written examination and oral interviews. The selected candidate must pass pre-employment medical and security investigations before beginning work. The initial appointment period is one year, subject to renewal.

Normally, candidates for employment are hired at the first step of the designated pay grade. In some instances, candidates may be hired at a higher step when exceptional qualifications or previous governmental service and pay level so warrant. The Human Resources Officer will make the decision with the concurrence of the employing section.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and visa status in determining successful candidacy.

2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3. EFMs who currently hold an EFM appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of that appointment.

HOW TO APPLY

A. Local applicants (including foreign residents in Uganda with a work permit) should submit:

(i) A completed Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) form;
(ii) Application letter clearly specifying the position for which you are applying;
(iii) A Curriculum Vitae;
(iv) Academic Transcripts and a valid driver's license (if required);

B. Eligible Family Members should send:

(i) A completed Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) form;
(ii) A current resume;
(iii) Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of
their Form DD-214 with their application;
(iv) Any other documentation (e.g. essays, certificates, awards and copies of
degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position
as listed above.

Submitted applications and documents become the property of the Embassy and will not be returned.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
1. By mail:
Human Resources Office
Plot 1577 Ggaba Road
P. O. Box 7007, Kampala
Telephone: 0414-259-791/5
2. By Fax:
0414-341-863 - ATTENTION: HR
3. Or by e-mail:
KampalaHR@state.gov