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Guard

OPEN TO:  All Interested Candidates
OPENING DATE: August 21, 2007  
CLOSING DATE: until filled
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week

SALARY:  
Ordinarily Resident:   Kc 212.878 (starting annual salary)
                               (Position Grade: FSN-2)

The U.S. Embassy in Prague, Czech Republic is seeking an individual for full time position of Guard in Security Section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Performs guard duties on a permanent or rotating shift during the hours and on the days determined by the Guard Supervisor at either a stationary post or a walking patrol post at the Chancery or at the Ambassador’s Residence. Guard duties include surveillance, security checks of gates and doorways, access control, search procedures, interaction with public, coordination with US, local personnel and local security services.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Primary school is required.

2. At least six months experience in security/protective services is required.

3.  Level 2 (Limited Knowledge) speaking/reading English is required. Level 3 (Good Working Knowledge) speaking/reading Czech is required.

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFM) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. 

Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position should submit the following or the applications will not be considered:

1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (OF-612 or SF-171) or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) that provides the same information as on OF-612 (education and employment history, citizenship, veteran’s status and a notation if you have ever worked for the U.S. Government before); plus
3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
4. Any other documentation (e.g. essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION IN WRITING BY E-MAIL TO:

HROPrague@state.gov. Please include “Guard” in the subject line.

Or by fax to: 257022811

Or by mail to:

Human Resources Office
American Embassy Prague
Trziste 15
118 01 Prague 1, Czech Republic

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: until filled

The U.S. Mission in the Czech Republic 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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.