Local Guard Coordinator

About

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

This position is open to:
• All Interested Applicants/All SourcesFor USEFM – FP grade is 06. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust – Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

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.

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Zambia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Locak Guard Coordinator in the Regional Security office.

Supervisory Position:

No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

No

Travel Required:

Not Required

Duties

The Local Guard Coordinator (LGC) is a Locally Employed (LE) staff member responsible for first-line oversight of the local guard contract, personnel, and resources. Under the direction of the Regional Security Officer (RSO) and/or the designated Assistant Regional Security Officer (ARSO), the LGC manages contract administration and oversees the local guard (LG) components of the facility defense and reaction plans for all U.S. Government facilities under Chief of Mission authority.
The LGC supports management of the local guard budget, coordinates security planning and drills for facilities and residences in collaboration with host-nation security forces, and assists in developing logistical and financial plans.
May serve as the Government Technical Monitor (GTM) responsible for overseeing the local guard contract.

LOCAL GUARD CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (40%)
Provide comprehensive management advice to the RSO/ARSO on contractual, operational, management, and financial aspects of the local guard program. Assist in the formulation of the annual local guard (LG) program budget, provide justification statements, and draft official cables for RSO/ARSO approval. Assist with monitoring the LG portion of budget execution and recommend changes to budget plans and/or programs based on spending patterns, changes to local economic conditions (high inflation, exchange rate fluctuation) affecting price of goods and services, funding level changes, etc.
Serves as Government Technical Monitor (GTM) for local guard contract.

LOCAL GUARD PROGRAM OPERATION MANAGEMENT (40%)
• Oversight of Local Guards – Provide daily oversight of the performance of all contract guards, document deficiencies and recommend corrective courses of action. Review invoices for approval by the designated contracting official.
• Training support – Verify and support initial and annual refresher training of all contract guards to include: Orientation to Embassy and description of U.S. Embassy assets to be protected; role of LG in cases of fire, explosions, bomb search, and building evacuation; chemical and/or biological awareness and countermeasures briefings; maintenance of explosive detection equipment; operation of explosive detection equipment; X-ray inspection equipment; and other USG required training. (10%)
• Supply and Inventory – Maintain inventory of government owned equipment and contractor provided equipment utilized by the LG program. Establish reorder points for expendable supply items and schedules for non-expendable supplies, digital cameras and recorders, cellular telephones, radios, vehicles, required office furniture, and training equipment required to support the LG program. Assist the RSO/ARSO in the conduct of hands-on biannual inventories of LG equipment and report the result to the RSO/ARSO. Ensure that all security equipment is operational and develop systems and procedures to coordinate required maintenance.
• Serves as an incidental operator of official vehicles and meets all requirements outlined in 14 FAM 433.

SECURITY PROGRAM ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT (20%)

•Liaison and Information Gathering – In coordination with the RSO/FSNIs, develop and maintain contact with mid-level host-government security officials, security professionals in the American business community, and at schools and other public venues normally frequented by American employees and their dependents.
•Security Response Plans – At the direction of the RSO/ARSO, plan, coordinate, and arrange host security force response plans and joint exercises (tabletop and actual) for emergent situations.
*Note: This in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbents will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• • Public Trust/Background security clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time 6 weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Successful completion of at least two years of full-time post-secondary study at college or university.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in budget management, fiscal processes, and contract administration within the commercial security guard industry, civilian or government police, or military.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Language: 

Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing English and Nyanja/Bemba

Please address this language requirement in your ERA application. 

Job Knowledge:

A strong knowledge in physical security protection, contract administration, standard security practices and procedures, developing and deploying community style policing (mobile patrol) models, creation of defensive security plans, and good working knowledge of standard security equipment and digital cameras is required.
A thorough knowledge of host country operational environment, language, law, security entities, and historic criminal/terrorist threats and operational tendencies is required. Working knowledge of local labor law is required. Working knowledge of budget formulation and tracking is required.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Skills And Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to independently assess institutional capabilities and security systems.
• Proven ability to develop practical solutions and exercise sound judgment in complex or high-pressure situations.
• Ability to rapidly interpret real-time threat information and direct immediate defensive actions.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills for engaging with contractors, security personnel, host-government officials, and mission leadership and other stakeholders as required in support of the LG program.
• Maintains self-control under pressure, especially during adversarial questioning or discussions involving host-government support or defending proposed budgets or operational procedures.
• Basic proficiency in the safe use of security protective equipment, such as handcuffs and radios.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application. For an instructional video on how to apply click here.

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

Required Documents:

Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants:

• • University Degree (if applicable)

• • Driver’s License (if applicable)

• • Certificate (if applicable)

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

• • Copy of Sponsor’s Travel 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:

The HR Office will contact successful applicants. For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website zm.usembassy.gov/jobs or follow us on LinkedIn.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.