Job Opportunities

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:   08-0113

NOTE:  All applicants who are not the Family Members of USG employees officially assigned to post and under Chief of Mission Authority must be a Libyan Citizen to be eligible for consideration.

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates

POSITION: Security Guard

OPENING DATE: August 17^th, 2008

CLOSING DATE: August 31^st, 2008

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

The United States Embassy in Tripoli is seeking an individual for the full time (40 hours/week) position of Security Guard.

 BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:

Security Guards provide protective services to United States Government facilities and personnel.  They routinely patrol their assigned area in order to detect and deter any hostile act.  If such an act is detected, guards take whatever action is necessary to safeguard United States Government property and personnel.

In accomplishing their duties, guards:

• Operate explosive detection equipment, vehicle arrest systems, and other security equipment.
• Interview suspicious individuals and submit reports to the USG Security Office.
• Maintain a log of all events that take place during the shift.

Guards must be completely familiar with all regulations contained within the guard orders and must carry out those order thoroughly and consistently.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of secondary school.
• Prior military, law enforcement, or security work.
• Fluency in Arabic and a working knowledge of English.
• Knowledge of local law enforcement and security institutions.

Guards must be able to:

• Follow orders.
• Take charge in the event of an emergency.
• React to unusual situations.
• Use force, if necessary, in the performance of their duty.

SELECTION PROCESS:

When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate 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 are not eligible to apply for advertised positions within the first six months of their employment.

TO APPLY:

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following documents or the application will not be considered:

1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (SF-171 or OF-612); or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an
   OF-612; plus
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
4. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Human Resources Office
United States Embassy, Seraj  

Or

EMAIL: Tripoli_Jobs@State.Gov

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: August 31st, 2008

The U.S. Mission in Tripoli, Libya is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or sexual orientation.