Security Escort at American Embassy Kigali Mission Rwanda: (Deadline 4 June 2024)
Duties
Performs all duties of a security escort by monitoring and escorting non-cleared visitors and personnel while in controlled access areas (CAA) or in other locations within mission facilities and grounds. The position is either full time, part time, or on an as needed basis, some after-hours, weekend and holiday work may be required.
Incumbent performs the duties of security escort for personnel without a security clearance, who perform maintenance, repairs, and other services in the controlled access area (CAA) of the chancery, escorts COTELs and POTUS’ and classified pouch when required. Must be available for work that may be performed on weekends and/or after business hours. Incumbent shall work on a When Actually Employed (WAE) schedule that will change weekly depending on demand. This position is directly supervised by the Facility Manager.
Qualifications and Evaluations
- Requirements:
- EXPERIENCE: A minimum of one year experience in an office environment is required.
Applicants MUST be an Appointment Eligible Family Member and/or Member of Household assigned to U.S Mission Rwanda.
- Education Requirements:
- A High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Evaluations:
- LANGUAGE: Good Working Knowledge of English writing/speaking 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.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The U.S. Embassy Kigali provides reasonable accommodation as needed to people with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact the U.S. Embassy’s Human Resources Office at [email protected] for assistance.
- Qualifications:
- All applicants under consideration will be required to undergo a background investigation. This position requires Secret Clearance.
Benefits and Other Info
- Benefits:
- Agency Benefits:
- 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:
- For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights *** IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
How to Apply
- How to Apply:
- All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Secret clearance.
Candidates must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position, or hold a current/active Secret security clearance and have at least one year remaining at post by the date of this vacancy announcement.
To apply for this position applicants must electronically submit the documents listed below to be considered for employment. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible and qualified.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/
- 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:
• Highschool Diploma
• References
• Other documentEligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable) - Next Steps:
- Applicants who are invited to take a language, skills, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Kigali.
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