Senior Security Guard

Duties
The incumbent supervises day-to-day performance of his/her subordinates (3-4 guards), oversees guard operations in Compound Access Control  (CACs), and performs static and roving security activities (access control, security screening, emergency response, etc.) to protect U.S. Government personnel (and visitors to U.S. Government facilities), facilities, assets, and information against harm, loss, and/or embarrassment. Operationally the incumbent reports to the Shift Supervisor.  The incumbent is rated by the Shift Supervisor and reviewed by the ARSO.
                                                                                           
Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

• EXPERIENCE: Minimum two years of security, military, or law enforcement experience are required.
• JOB KNOWLEDGE: Basic knowledge of the external and internal structure of Moldovan law enforcement and security agencies is required. Understanding of Moldovan Criminal law is required; incumbent must possess a strong understanding of physical, technical, and procedural security practices and how the various aspects of security work in concert to prevent harm, loss, and/or embarrassment.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school is required 

Evaluations:

• LANGUAGE: Level II (Limited Knowledge) Speaking/ Reading /Writing English is required. Level III (Good Working Knowledge) speaking/reading/writing Romanian is required. Level III (Good Working Knowledge) speaking/reading/writing Russian is required.  (This may be tested.)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Must be able to successfully lead and manage a small team of individuals.
• Must possess strong interpersonal, cross-cultural communication and customer service skills to effectively deal with internal and external visitors while maintaining stringent security protocols.
• Must be able to safely operate, conduct operator-level preventative maintenance on, and troubleshoot routine problems with technical security equipment (x-ray machine, walk-through metal detector, Itemizer, security gates and vehicle arrest barriers). Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs./12 kg. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and maintain heightened level of security awareness over extended shift in inclement weather conditions.
• Basic computer/typing skills, including familiarity with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

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.

Closing date for receipt of applications is July 10, 2024 at 23:59
Chisinau time.  Please note that the only way to apply for this position is to use our Electronic Recruitment

Application https://md.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/.