Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Required Security Guard 3 Positions - US Embassy in Kuwait

The incumbents of this position will conduct routine guard duty to protect U.S. Embassy personnel and property.

Duties include:
- Conduct compound access control for employees and visitors. Screens male and female visitors to the compound.
- Conduct vehicle and personnel searches.
- Operate security equipment including metal detectors, explosive detection machines and barriers.
- React to emergency situations and security incidents.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
1. Completion of elementary school education.
2. One year of general office work experience in a position/reputable organization requiring the use of both Arabic and English languages (reading/writing/speaking).
3. Level III (good working knowledge) of English and Level II (limited knowledge) of Arabic. Language skills to be tested
4. Must be in good physical condition; ability to maintain physical fitness and pass the bi-annual fitness test. (To be tested)
5. Must be courteous when dealing with personnel, host nation visitors and guests.
6. Possession of a valid Kuwaiti driver’s license.

SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.
Only those qualified applicants will be called for a test/interview.

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 US 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.

CLOSING DATE: September 25, 2012

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered.
1. 1. Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174) which is available on the Embassy’s site:
2. http://kuwait.usembassy.gov and/or
1. 2. A current résumé or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as the
2. DS-174 (specifically section 1-24 of the DS-174)
4. 3. Copy of the high school certificate/university degree (per the requirement of the position).
5. 4. Copy of the Civil ID or passport copy including the residence permit page.
6. 5. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of the form DD-214.

SUBMIT APPLICATION BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE TO:
Human Resources Office
American Embassy Kuwait
Bayan, Block 13, Al-Aqsa Mosque Street
OR Email the application to: HROKuwait@state.gov

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