Cameroon Jobs - US Embassy Yaounde Seeking Guard Force Commander: Major Duties and Responsibilities

Guard Force Commander.

Open to:          All Interested Candidates
Job No: 034-13
Position:          Guard Force Commander, FSN-08; FP-06                   
Opening date:  September 13, 2013
Closing date:   September 27, 2013
Work hours:    Full time; 40 hours /week

Note:  all “NOT ordinarily resident” applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

The U. S. Embassy in Yaoundé is seeking an individual for the position ofGuard Force Commander.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Local Guard Coordinator and the general supervision of the A/RSO, incumbent provides, as the senior operational officer, overall supervision and control of all guards and guard supervisors at the U.S. Embassy in Yaounde. Duties include ensuring that all guards, supervisors and patrols report to their post on a timely basis and that all senior guards and supervisors have carried out their responsibilities; taking charge and issuing appropriate orders to subordinates especially during emergency situations.

The complete list of duties and responsibilities of the position is available at: http://yaounde.usembassy.gov/pd034-2013.html

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Note:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. 

1.      Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Law or any security related field is required.

2.      Experience: At least three years prior experience as a law enforcement, military or security (including intelligence and/or protective security) professional in an international organization or large local institution is required, of which at least one year is in a supervisory capacity.

3.      Language:  Level IV (Fluency) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing French are required and will be tested.

4.      Job Knowledge:  Good knowledge in physical security protection, standard security practices and procedures, developing and deploying community style policing (mobile patrol) models, creation of defensive security plans, and good working knowledge of standard security equipment and digital cameras are required. Job knowledge may be tested. 
5.      Skills and Abilities: Applicant must be able to give, receive, and follow instructions;  must be reliable in attendance and performance;  must be able to supervise a number of guards; should have the ability to deal politely and tactfully with the public and employees;  must be courteous, tactful, but firm at all time and be able to respond to a wide range of situations; must be alert, observant, and able to communicate easily with all level of staff and visitors; should have the ability to write reports, evaluations, and organize guard schedules; must have good computer skills on Word, Excel and E-mail, and be able to use Intranet to search regulations; must be able to translate from English to French and vice versa; must have good customer service and interpersonal skills. A valid category B driver’s license is required.  Skills and abilities may be tested.

SELECTION PROCESS:

When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. 
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
6. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a Locally Employed Staff security clearance.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1. Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) available online or at the Embassy; or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B); or
3. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus
4. 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.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
6. Additional information on how to apply for a position is available at: http://yaounde.usembassy.gov/job­_opportunities.html  

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 817,
U.S. Embassy Yaoundé, Cameroon

Via email at: ydeapplicants@state.gov (Please, indicate the title of the position on the “Subject:” line) Electronic applications are stronly encouraged. 

POINT OF CONTACT:Telephone:       2220-1500, Ext 4006
Fax:                 2220-1500, Ext 4532

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: September 27, 2013 

THE U.S. MISSION IN CAMEROON 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.  THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE ALSO STRIVES TO ACHIEVE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN ALL PERSONNEL OPERATIONS THROUGH CONTINUING DIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS. 

THE EEO COMPLAINT PROCEDURE IS NOT AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO BELIEVE THEY HAVE BEEN DENIED EQUAL OPPORTUNITY BASED UPON MARITAL STATUS OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION.  INDIVIDUALS WITH SUCH COMPLAINTS SHOULD AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE APPROPRIATE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES, REMEDIES FOR PROHIBITED PERSONNEL PRACTICES, AND/OR COURTS FOR RELIEF.

Approved by Management Officer Charles Morrill

Guard Force Commander: Major Duties and Responsibilities

Provide Direction and Operational Leadership to Local Guard Force – 70%

• Must be familiar with all aspects of the operational guard program, to include the General Orders and the Post Orders, as well as knowledge of the characteristics of each post. 
• Insure that all guards, supervisors and patrols report to their post on a timely basis and that all senior guards and supervisors have carried out their responsibilities. The Guard Force Commander will organize all breaks for guards under their control.  All guards will get a 15 minute break once every 4 hours during an employee's tour of duty.  Meal breaks shall be scheduled at an appropriate time during tour of duty.
• Serves as the direct link between the Local Guard Force, MSG on Post #1, Local Guard Coordinator  and the RSO.  Any unusual occurrence or incident will be reported to one or more of these officers.
• Randomly check guards as well as Supervisors to insure that there are no problems requiring resolution and that all guard personnel are performing their assigned tasks.
• Maintain radio contact with the Dispatcher, the Mobile Patrols, senior guards and the supervisors at the various installations.
• Ensure that Incident Reports are properly written and disseminated and ensure that any reports required to be submitted to the RSO's office are accomplished on a timely basis.
• Available at all times to respond to any problems or situations that occur during his tour of duty.
• Report all infractions of the General or Post Orders to the LGF Coordinator and the RSO.

Emergency Response – 10%

• During an emergency situation, is expected to take charge, issuing appropriate orders to subordinates to eliminate the problem, or executing any orders given to him by the LGF Coordinator or RSO, or other superiors.

Surveillance – 10%

• Impress upon his supervisors and senior guards the need for all guards to be on the constant alert for any criminal or terrorist surveillance directed against the Embassy or other official facilities, or its personnel, and that all guards have been properly trained in recognizing surveillance.

Guard Electronic Monitoring System (GEMS) – 10%

• The Guard Force Commander will review the GEMS reports prior to handing them to the RSO.