Bodyguard Shift Leader at U.S. Embassy

The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bodyguard Shift Leader - All Interested Candidates

Announcement Number: Abuja-2023-076
Location: Abuja
Work Schedule: Full-time - 48 hours per week
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Series / Grade: LE - 0701 6
Promotion Potential: LE-6

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM - FP is 08.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
  • 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

Summary

• The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (48 hours per week)
• Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
• Supervisory Position: Yes
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
• Travel Required:
  • 50% or less
  • Job holder travels to various locations in Nigeria to provide protection support.

Duties

• The incumbent Serves as the Bodyguard (BG) Shift Leader (SL) for the Protective Security Unit in the execution of protective security operations for the U.S. Ambassador/ Chief of Mission (COM), and other designated or visiting U.S. government officials as directed.
• Under the supervision of the Bodyguard Supervisor and managed by the Regional Security Officer (RSO) to U.S. Embassy Abuja in order to protect him/her from harm.

Qualifications and Evaluations
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.

Salary

• N7,685,713 Annually.

Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Abuja, Nigeria 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.

Application Closing Date
17th July, 2023.