Position: HANOI-2022-48 [1]
Duties
Incumbent of this position will perform security guard service at official U.S. Government facilities and residences to ensure the safety and security of personnel and facilities by conducting access control and visitor screening duties. S/he will prevent unauthorized access; protect life; maintain order; deter criminal attacks against employees; dependents and property and terrorist acts against all U.S. asset, and prevent damage to Government property.
EXPERIENCE: At least 1-year experience in the military or as a police officer, security guard or related to security work is required.
Education: Completion of secondary school (grade 12) is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
- Must keep abreast of current threat information, terrorist tactics, and local events that may affect Mission security.
- Must be knowledgeable of Mission organization, offices, buildings and residences.
- Must be knowledgeable of all emergency procedures, guard orders, basic first aid, and firefighting equipment and local laws as applied to arrest, use of force, and detention of suspicious individuals.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have:
- Ability to interpret and apply access control policies as they apply to the various types of visitors.
- Ability to independently and effectively resolve access control conflicts with employees and visitors.
- Ability to apply general and post orders and determine the most appropriate response to any given situation.
- Ability to effectively communicate with persons from all socio-economic levels.
Applications should be submitted through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) [1] by October 10, 2022 to be considered. Guidance on how to apply is available on the Embassy’s website. [2]