About
Announcement Number:
Yaounde-2024-004

Hiring Agency: Embassy Yaounde
Position Title: Senior Guard (Unarmed) / All Interested Applicants – All Sources.

Open Period:
01/22/2024 – 02/05/2024
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+1
Series/Grade:
LE – 0710 4
Salary:
XAF FCFA8,579,683 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time – 55 hours per week
Promotion Potential:
LE-4
Duty Location(s):
1 Vacancy in

Yaounde, CM
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
000-000-0000
 ydeapplicants@state.gov
Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM – FP is FP-BB. Actual FP salary determined by Washington DC

• All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
• Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary:
The work schedule for this position is:

Full Time (55 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time, of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Not Required
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Duties
Protects US Government personnel, facilities, and equipment from damage or loss. The Local Guard force (LGF) is one component of the Mission’s security apparatus and complements other physical, technical, and procedural security systems. The LGF shall carry out specific actions as described in General and Post Orders. Prevents unauthorized access; protects life; maintains order; deters criminal attacks against employees; dependents and property and terrorist acts against all US assets and prevent damage to Government property.

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Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:   A minimum of 4-year experience in the military or as a police officer, or security guard required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Awareness of cultural norms and customs required.

Education Requirements:
Completion of Primary School.

Ratings:
LANGUAGE:  Limited knowledge of French and English (Writing/Speaking) is required. This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to understand the security control panel and to operate emergency alarms and the public address system. Ability to use state-of-the-art security and radio communication equipment. Ability to use Automated External Defibrillator. Ability to use fire extinguisher. Ability to use personal protective equipment (ie batons, pepper spray, handcuffs, and flexi cuffs, etc.). Ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods in a wide variety of weather conditions. Ability to work flexible shift schedules, to include nights, days, weekends, and/or holidays. Must be able to take action with guidance as necessary depending on the nature of incidents outlined in guard orders. Must be able to communicate with persons from all socioeconomic classes. Must be familiar with dispute mediation tactics to ease potentially dangerous security situations. Driving License is required / Computer skill is required. This may be tested.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The US 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 .

“Recruiting for diversity, hiring based on merit”

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

Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the US Mission in (insert post and/or country name) may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

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

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 US Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

*IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible US Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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 (ie, what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

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How ​​to Apply
How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain a medical clearance and issued a security certification clearance.

To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.

Important notes:

Please make sure you enter ALL your work experience(s) and education.

Attached Curriculum files will not be considered.

Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and/or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit
• Work Attestation
• FSLC (First School Leaving Certificate) /CEP (Certificat d’Etudes Primaires) Certificates or Equivalent
• Driver’s License

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification ( or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

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

For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the US Mission in Cameroon.

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms?_ref=z2zll0t3pt0