Bodyguard

Hiring Path:

- Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFMs: LE-5 is equivalent to FP-9. Actual LE/FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Current employees of the mission

Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:
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 (40 hours per week).

“This position requires afterhours and weekend overtime as needed.”

Supervisory Position:
No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

**Duties**:
Basic Function: Incumbent serves as a Bodyguard (BG) 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 Ottawa, Canada in order to protect him/her from harm and embarrassment.

**Qualifications and Evaluations**:

- Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of three (3) years of experience as a commercial bodyguard, civilian or host government police or military is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: A thorough knowledge of defense measures to be used in the event of a personal or 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 Canadian police services, military, security and other government offices to ensure effective liaison and to facilitate effective protective operations including advance and motorcade operations.
- Education Requirements:
Completion of high/secondary school is required. Host government driver’s license to operate up to sport utility vehicle is required.
- Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Good Working Knowledge (level III) in Reading/Writing/Speaking in English 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.

**Benefits and Other Info**:

- Benefits:

- Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Canada 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 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.

**How to Apply**:

- How to Apply:
Applicants who fail to submit proof of eligibility to work in the country, will not be considered.
- Required Documents:
In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested diploma and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.
- Copy of Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
- Residency and/or Work Permit
- Passport copy
- Proof of High School education/Secondary School Diploma
- Driver’s License
- Hiring Manager requests a copy of resume - please upload to documents section under :other document)
- DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
- SF-50 (if applicable)
- Next Steps:
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