WORKING HOURS: FULL-TIME; 48 hours per week
SALARY: Full performance level:
Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR):
US$ 21,517 p.a. (Starting Salary); Position Grade: FP-BB
(** Final grade/salary to be determined by HR/OE – NEA/EX/HRD)
Ordinarily Resident (OR): KD 6,189 p.a. (Starting Salary) Position Grade: FSN-3
* Actual grade and salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant.
The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait is seeking an individual for the position of a Guard in the Local Guard Force.
Important note:
Ordinarily Resident (OR) applicants must have the required work and/or residence permit to be eligible for consideration. (This applies to all foreign nationals (US and non-US citizens) residing in Kuwait).
All applicants (US citizen and non-US citizens) who are family members of USG employees officially assigned to post and NOT under Chief of Mission authority must be residing in country and have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.
All US Citizens (USEFMs, EFMs, or MOHs as defined below) of US Government Employees assigned to the Mission and under Chief of Mission authority are eligible for consideration. A US Citizen EFM does not have to be residing in country to be considered but the sponsoring officer under COM authority does have to be officially assigned to post.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION
The incumbent 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.
TO APPLY
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
Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted.
CLOSING DATE: May 9, 2012
SALARY: Full performance level:
Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR):
US$ 21,517 p.a. (Starting Salary); Position Grade: FP-BB
(** Final grade/salary to be determined by HR/OE – NEA/EX/HRD)
Ordinarily Resident (OR): KD 6,189 p.a. (Starting Salary) Position Grade: FSN-3
* Actual grade and salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant.
The U.S. Embassy in Kuwait is seeking an individual for the position of a Guard in the Local Guard Force.
Important note:
Ordinarily Resident (OR) applicants must have the required work and/or residence permit to be eligible for consideration. (This applies to all foreign nationals (US and non-US citizens) residing in Kuwait).
All applicants (US citizen and non-US citizens) who are family members of USG employees officially assigned to post and NOT under Chief of Mission authority must be residing in country and have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.
All US Citizens (USEFMs, EFMs, or MOHs as defined below) of US Government Employees assigned to the Mission and under Chief of Mission authority are eligible for consideration. A US Citizen EFM does not have to be residing in country to be considered but the sponsoring officer under COM authority does have to be officially assigned to post.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION
The incumbent 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.
TO APPLY
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
Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted.
CLOSING DATE: May 9, 2012
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