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About

Announcement Number:
Yaounde-2021-003
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Yaounde
Position Title:
GUARD (All Interested Applicants / All Sources)
Open Period:
02/02/2021 - 02/16/2021 Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+1
Series/Grade:
LE - 0710 2
Salary:
XAF FCFA6,333,453 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time -
Promotion Potential:
LE-2
Duty Location(s):
20 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:
All Interested Applicants / All Sources
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
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 upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.


Supervisory Position:
No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
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Duties

Guards and patrols various U.S. Embassy Yaounde facilities in accordance with LGF orders to include the Chancery, Parking Lots, Consular Section, Marine House, Service Building, Ambassador's Residence and U.S. diplomats residences. Prevents unauthorized entry of persons into U.S. Government facilities and residences by stopping pedestrians and vehicles.

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Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of one (1) year of military, police or private experience in security related duties in an international organization or in a large local institution is required.


 


JOB KNOWLEDGE: Working knowledge of general and specific Guard and Post Orders upon completion of RSO training. Thorough understanding of the requirements of a Guard as well as standards expected of any security guard.

Education Requirements:

Completion of Primary School Education (FSLC or CEP) is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: English (Limited Knowledge) Speaking/Reading is required, and French (Limited Knowledge) Speaking/Reading is required. This will be tested.


SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must be able to receive and follow instructions. Must be reliable in attendance and performance. Ability to deal politely and tactfully with the public and employees. Must be courteous, tactful, but firm at all time and be able to respond to a wide range of situations. Must be alert and observant.  Ability to communicate easily with all level of staff and visitors. This may be tested.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass the U.S. Embassy Medical and Security certifications.

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Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:
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 **


* 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.

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How to Apply

How to Apply:

ll candidates must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. Embassy Medical and Security clearance. 


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

Required Documents:

  • Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification or equivalent (if applicable)

  • Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)

  • Passport copy (if applicable)

  • Proof of citizenship

  • School Diploma or equivalent

  • DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

  • SF-50 (if applicable)

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. 


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 U.S. Mission in Yaounde, Cameroon.

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