US Embassy Recruits : Defensive Security Coordinator

US Embassy Human Resources Office is responsible for providing a full range of personnel services for American and Locally Employed Staff (LES) members. The HRO is responsible for implementing HR policies and procedures for the American diplomatic Mission Nigeria. The HRO provides guidance on all HR related programs United States Mission Nigeria Vacancy Announcement No. 2010-081 Date: November 18, 2010 Ref: A56015 Subject: DEFENSIVE SECURITY COORDINATOR Location: ABUJA – REGIONAL SECURITY OFFICE (RSO) Applicability: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates POSITION: Defensive Security Coordinator, FSN-9 OPENING DATE: November 18, 2010 CLOSING DATE: December 2, 2010 WORK HOURS: Full-Time; 40 hours/week SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident – N3, 577,888.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-9 In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan. Not Ordinarily Resident: AEFM-US$50,043.00, EFM – US$ 42, 948.00 p.a. (Starting salary Position Grade: FP-5 The U.S. Embassy Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of a Defensive Security Coordinator in the Regional Security Office. BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION: The senior locally employed staff (LES) member responsible with guidance from the Regional Security Officer (RSO), for the planning, management, integration and leadership of the Guard, residential security and surveillance detection programs. This includes the direct supervision of the Local Guard Coordinator (LGC), the Residential Security Coordinator (RSC), and the Surveillance Detection Coordinator (SDC). At the direction of the RSO, the DSC is responsible for development of an integrated defensive security plan, for oversight and daily management of post's security (excluding the Marine Security Guards), and in coordination with Foreign Service National Investigator (FSN), for security planning execution of drills with the host- nation security forces and other elements at post. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: NOTE: All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion. 1. A University degree in Law, Criminology, Intelligence and Security Service is required. 2. Minimum of seven (7) years work experience in Law enforcement, security Occupational Safety is required. 3. Level IV English (Fluency in both written and oral) is required. 4. Good working knowledge of security issues and administrative procedures is required. 5. Must be able to negotiate effectively in the best interest of the Mission with U.S. Embassy RSO/GSO staff. 6. Must be computer literate with basic skills in word processing and spreadsheets. 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. TO APPLY Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered: 1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an DS- 174; plus 2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. 3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above. 4. A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter. SUBMIT APPLICATION TO Human Resources Office Abuja Attention: Recruitment Address: Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive Central District, Abuja OR HRNigeria@state.gov POINT OF CONTACT Telephone: 09-461-4000 ext 4261/4280 View Application GuideLines Here