Senior Guard (NEC)

U.S. EMBASSY HANOI VACANCY

ANNOUNCEMENT HANOI-2023-44

OPEN TO:                 All Interested Candidates

POSITION :              Senior Guard (NEC)

OPEN PERIOD:         June 23 – July 26, 2023

WORK HOURS:       Full-time, 40 hours/week, definite not to exceed five years and subject to successful completion of probationary period.

STARTING BASIC SALARY:     US $9,561.00/year, grade FSN-4

ALLOWANCE AND BENEFITS: Please visit the following link: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=c3hhk0hbpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=50450&orgId=114 to see the details in the section “Agency Benefits”

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

Incumbent of this position will provide security for U.S. Embassy Hanoi personnel and facilities by conducting access control and visitor screening duties as a member of a local guard program. The incumbent will detect, deter, respond, and report potential criminal and terrorists’ acts directed against U.S. Government personnel and facilities. The incumbent will provide limited work guidance on access control and security equipment operations for up to 10 guards.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education:     Completion of secondary education, high school diploma (grade 12) or the local equivalent.

Experience:    At least one year experience in the military or as a police officer, or security guard required.

Languages: 

• Limited working knowledge in Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This will be tested.)
• Good working knowledge in Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required.

Job Knowledge: Must have knowledge of the emergency response procedures and notification process.

Skills: Must have/must be:

Ability to understand the security control panel and to operate emergency alarms and the public address system.

Ability to use Automated External Defibrillator, fire extinguisher and personal protective equipment (i.e. batons, pepper spray, handcuffs, and flexi cuffs, etc.).

Ability to walk and/or stand for an extended period of time in a wide variety of weather conditions.

Ability to work flexible shift schedules, to include nights, days, weekends, and/or holidays.

Ability to take action with guidance as necessary depending on the nature of incidents outlined in guard orders.

Ability to communicate with persons from all socioeconomic classes.

Familiar with dispute mediation tactics to ease potentially dangerous security situations.

Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel...)

Ability to operate motor vehicle and have valid driving licenses (both class A1 and B2)

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should click the link https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=c3hhk0hbpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=50450&orgId=114 to submit their applications through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by July 26, 2023 to be considered.  Position description and guidance on how to apply are available on the Embassy’s website. https://vn.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/embassy-consulate-jobs/

POINT OF CONTACT: Human Resources Office

Telephone: 84-24-3850-5000 ext. 5127/5136

Email:  [email protected]

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