Bodyguard Shift Leader at U.S. Embassy

Education Requirements:

Completion of High / Secondary school is required.
Experience:

Minimum of three (3) years of private sector, government, police. or military experience in one or more of the following categories: bodyguard, armed escort, law enforcement officer, combat arms or infantry soldier.
And at least (6) months a leadership or supervisory role.
Job Knowledge:

A thorough knowledge of defense measures to be used in the event of a terrorist attack, such as that learned in the military or law enforcement training.
Knowledge in medical. fire, hostile attack, defensive and emergency driving procedures.
Must be familiar with Nigerian police services, military, security and other government offices to ensure effective liaison and to facilitate effective protective operations including advance and motorcade operations.
Evaluations:

This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.
Language:

Good Working Knowledge Reading/Writing/Speaking in English Language is required. Good Working Knowledge Reading/Writing/Speaking in lbo. Hausa, Yoruba is required.
Skills and Abilities:

Ability to take initiative and show resourcefulness in accomplishing
Ability to deal effectively with people of other cultures to obtain cooperation and reach common goals
Ability in leadership and interpersonal relations
Skill in safely operating an armored vehicle (if available).
Ability to work on a computer
Ability to work variable shifts, 24 hour on-call schedule
Ability to travel outside capital city on an as needed basis
Ability to administer emergency first aid and be qualified in AES/CPR.
Ability to be alert, exercise fast reflexes and active thinking, implement excellent observational skills, adaptation, take decisive actions and stay calm in dangerous situations.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to operate on a team
Skill in the use of a firearm
Ability to maintain physical fitness and endure frequent travel, long working hours in a stressful working environment while maintaining the above standard.
Valid N igeria driver’s license is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

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.
Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
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:

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **
* 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.
Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.