Senior Guard (Unarmed)
Malé / K. Atoll
jobs / Security Officer
Posted 1 year ago
The selected incumbent provides security for Embassy personnel and facilities by conducting access control and visitor screening duties as a member of a local guard program. Detects, deters, responds, and reports potential criminal and terrorists’ acts directed against U.S. Government personnel and facilities. Senior Local guards provide limited work guidance on access control and security equipment operations for up to 10 guards.
The work schedule for this position is: Full Time - 40 hours per week.
Incumbent will be located in Maldives.
Qualifications Required:
Incumbent will be located in Maldives.
Qualifications Required:
- Education - Completion of secondary education, high school diploma or the local equivalent (G.C.E. Ordinary Level) is required. (Candidate must attach copies of relevant educational certificates)
- Prior Work Experience - A minimum of 1-year experience in the military or as a police officer, or security guard is required. (Candidate must attach copies of relevant service/work experience certificates)
- Language Proficiency -
Level I (Rudimentary) reading, writing, and speaking English is required
(This will be tested)
Level III (Good Working Knowledge) reading, writing, and speaking Dhivehi is required. - Job Knowledge - Knowledge of the emergency response procedures and notification process, familiarity with state-of-the-art security equipment and processes, awareness of cultural norms and customs required.
Skills & 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. batons, pepper spray, handcuffs, and flexi cuffs, etc.). Ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods in a wide variety of weather conditions. Ability to work flexible shift schedules, to include nights, days, weekends, and/or holidays. Must be able to take action with guidance as necessary depending on the nature of incidents outlined in guard orders. Must be able to communicate with persons from all socioeconomic classes.
- Mustbefamiliarwithdisputemediationtacticstoeasepotentiallydangeroussecuritysituations.
- Host Country Driving License is required (Candidate must attach a copy of valid driver's
- license) / Computer skill is required. Required Documents:
- To apply for this position applicants must electronically submit copies of the documents listed below along with the electronic application, to be considered for employment. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible and qualified.
- Relevant Educational Certificate/s
Relevant Service/Work Experience Certificate/s
Valid Driver’s License from Host Country
Proof of citizenship (National Identity Card/Passport and/or Work Permit)
Salary
MVR. 10,736.75 – MVR. 16,105.67
Submission Deadline
30th September 2023, 12:00pm
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