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Guard Driver/Mobile Patrol – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Closing Date: Apr 19, 2023

Salary: USD $8,610

Job Description

Duties

The Mobile Patrol Driver serves as a member of the U.S. Embassy Local Guard Force (LGF) under the direct supervision of the Guard Supervisor.  Incumbent operates under the direct supervision of the LGF Shift Supervisor. He/she serves as a driver for the LGF Shift Supervisor while on mobile patrol or responding to emergency situations.  Incumbent is also responsible for transporting LGF relief guards, RSO personnel, Local Security Office personnel, and other individuals as directed by the RSO.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two years’ experience in driving passengers and cargo is required, part of which should be as a security chauffeur is required.

EDUCATION:  High/Secondary school diploma is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: 

  • Amharic Level 4 (Fluent) in reading, written and spoken is required. (This may be tested)
  •  English language Level 2 (Limited knowledge) in reading, written and spoken is required. (This may be tested)

KILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to understand the security control panel and to operate emergency alarms and the public address system.
  •   Ability to use state-of-the-art security and radio communication equipment.  Ability to use Automated External Defibrillator.
  • Ability to use fire extinguisher.
  • Ability to use personal protective equipment (i.e. PR-24, straight batons, pepper spray, handcuffs, and flexi cuffs, etc.). Daily duties may involve extended periods of walking and/or standing in a wide variety of weather conditions. May be required to take/pass a physical fitness test. Must have a minimum Grade-3 driving license. Must have had a valid driver’s license for a minimum of five (5) years. (These may be tested). 

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.

Application information

  • All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested High/Secondary school diploma 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) (if applicable)
    • Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)
    • Passport copy (if applicable)
    • High/Secondary school diploma (required)
    • Work Experience (required)
    • Driving License (required)
    • DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
  • SF-50 (if applicable)

Click here for full job description and Application.  For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site. https://et.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/