Job Description

Hiring Path:

• Competitive service
• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For local applicants, the starting salary is Rp 83,823,965.00

All Interested Applicants / All Source Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation Appointment Type Term appt, NTE 2 yrs Appointment Type Details: This will be determined after selection. Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees (https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/eight-qualities-of-overseas-employees) before you apply.

Summary:

The U.S. Consulate Medan is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Guard (Senior Guard).

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week).

Supervisory Position: Yes Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: Not Required

Duties

SENIOR GUARD Major Duties and Responsibilities

SUPERVISORY AND REPORTS– 40%

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  An experienced guard who provides supervision for up to forty guards at residences, CACs or in a Mobile Patrol Unit. Incumbent performs special duties, such as personnel inspections, provides limited work guidance on access control operations and routine security equipment maintenance.
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  Incumbent may conduct on-the-job training (OJT) for all guards.
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  Required to provide general incident reports to Guard Supervisor(s), to include submitting routine service of security equipment maintenance requests as required.
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  Incumbent responsible for updating guard attendance records and provide summary reports to the Shift Supervisor.

OPERATIONAL, ACCESS CONTROL AND CONTACTS – 50 %.

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  Operate two-way radio.
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  Operate Access Control Equipment (e.g. door control, gate control, barrier control)
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  Operate Personnel Screening Equipment (e.g. WTMD, HHMD, X-ray, and Itemizer)
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  Operate Vehicle Screening Equipment (e.g. Itemizer, inspection mirror)
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  Operate Mail Screening Equipment (X-ray, HHMD)
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  Conduct Vehicle/Pedestrian Inspections (Interior/Exterior)
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  Conduct Foot/Roving Patrols (e.g. compound, residence, parking lot, facility perimeter, mobile patrol)
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  Conduct Surveillance Detection Activities

COLLABORATION WORK AND CONTACTS – 10 %

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  Collaboration and frequent contact with Guard Supervisors.
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  Incumbent must make frequent contact with project management and local police or local neighborhood security in areas surrounding project facilities.
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  Collaboration with Surveillance Detection team (if applicable) for suspicious activities report.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Two years of Embassy/Consulate, military, police, or private experience in the field of security required; of which 1 year of the experience must be as a line supervisor or working leader with responsibilities for coordinating a range of activities that involve directing, monitoring and redirecting actions of a team.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of the Guard Orders, emergency notification process, experienced with state-of-the-art security equipment and processes, knowledge of local cultural norms and customs.

Education Requirements:

Completion of secondary education is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:

Limited knowledge level in written and spoken English is required. Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia is required. (This may be tested).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of and ability to operate the security control panel, emergency alarms, and the public address system. Ability to use state-of-the-art security and radio communication equipment. Ability to use First Aid Kit Trainings. Ability to use fire extinguisher. Ability to use personal protective equipment (i.e. PR-24, straight batons, handcuffs, and flexi cuffs, etc.). Daily duties may involve extended periods of walking and/or standing in a wide variety of weather conditions.

The incumbent must lead and provide guidance to guards assigned to his/her team. Must have the ability to follow instructions, communicate effectively, demonstrate reliability and be firm, courteous and tactful in a variety of situations. Must be able to comprehend orders and directives quickly. Ability to take clear and decisive action especially during emergency situation. Must have a valid driver's license (SIM C).

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications and complete a mandatory probationary period for LE Staff.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits: Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff working at the U.S. Mission in Medan, Indonesia may receive a compensation package that includes health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office after selection.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

(2) AEFM / USEFM

(3) FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

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  IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link: https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. The Mission may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.

2. Current employees of the Mission who have not successfully completed their initial probationary periods are not eligible to apply. Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory or MBC score of 100 points or less, on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.

3. Current employees of the Mission hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment. This does not apply for employees on a PSA (Temp), or those are hired on a When Actually Employed (WAE) or intermittent work schedule.

4. Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public trust - background security clearance.

To apply for this position applicants must electronically submit the documents listed below to be considered for employment. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible and qualified.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site (https://id.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/jobs/).

Required Documents:

1. Secondary School Diploma

2. Proof of citizenship (KTP for Indonesian citizens)

3. Other Documents (Certifications, training certificates, etc.).

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview, will be contacted via email.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Medan, Indonesia.