USA Mission Recruitments in Several Positions

UNITED STATES MISSION Abuja - An Equal Opportunity Employer. 
Vacancy Announcement:

REF: A56017
POSITION TITLE: SURVEILLANCE DETECTION GUARD (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)
LOCATION: ABUJA – REGIONAL SECURITY OFFICE
APPLICABILITY: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES


POSITION TITLE: SURVEILLANCE DETECTION GUARD – FSN-04
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N1, 393,184 p.a. (Starting basic Salary)
POSITION GRADE: FSN-04
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR – Not Ordinarily Resident – USEFM – US$24,518 (Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-AA

NOTE: ONLY U.S. CITIZEN ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS (USEFM) AS
DEFINED BELOW OF U.S. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO THE
MISSION UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY ARE ELIGIBLE FOR
CONSIDERATION. A U.S. CITIZEN EFM DOES NOT HAVE TO BE
RESIDING IN COUNTRY TO BE CONSIDERED, BUT THE SPONSORING
OFFICER UNDER COM AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO BE OFFICIALLY
ASSIGNED TO POST.

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Surveillance Detection Guard in the Regional Security Office.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
Incumbent provides security for USG facilities, employees and family members by
participating and supervising other Surveillance Detector personnel. Performs
procedures to detect, recognize, and report on surveillance directed against U.S.
Government facilities and / or personnel and provides support directly, or by calling for assistance.
To obtain a copy of this announcement please visit our Mission websites at:
http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/about_the_us_mission.html

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered.
1. Completion of Secondary School or equivalent (e.g. Grade 2 certificate) education is required
2. Minimum of three (3) years of previous Military, Police or security experience in observation / surveillance skills are required.
3. Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading in English is required.
4. Candidate must possess a valid professional driver’s license upon appointment orbe eligible for a driver’s license and obtain said license within 6 months employment. (Nigeria class E).
5. Basic typing and computer skills (familiarity) with word processing and spreadsheet are required.
6. Some basic knowledge of security practices, self-defense and/or martial arts is required.

SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S.
Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specificallyaddress the required qualifications above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply
4. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
5. 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.

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus.
2. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
4. A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Embassy of the United States of America Human Resources Office
Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
Central District Area
Abuja.
POINT OF CONTACT:
Tel: 09-461-4000 Ext 4261
Fax: 09-461-4036
E-mail: HRNigeria@state.gov

DEFINITIONS
1. US Citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) – For purposes of receiving a preference in hiring for a qualified position, an EFM who meets the following criteria:
• US Citizen; and,
• EFM (see above) at least 18 years old; and,
• Listed on the travel orders of a direct-hire Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member assigned to or stationed abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority, or at an officeof the American Institute in Taiwan; and either:
A. Resides at the sponsoring employee’s or uniformed service member’s post of assignment abroad or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan;
or
B. Resides at an Involuntary Separate Maintenance Allowance (ISMA) location authorized under 3 FAM 3232.2.
2. EFM: An individual related to a US Government employee in one of the following ways:
• Spouse;
• Child, who is unmarried and under 21 years of age or, regardless of age, is incapable of self-support. The term shall include, in addition to natural offspring, stepchildren and adopted children and those under legal guardianship of the employee or the spouse when such children are expected to be under such legal guardianship until they reach 21 years of age and when dependent upon and normally residing with the guardian.
3. Member of Household (MOH) – An individual who accompanies a direct-hire
Foreign, Civil, or uniformed service member permanently assigned or stationed at a U.S.
Foreign Service post or establishment abroad, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan. An MOH is:
• Not an EFM; and,
• Not on the travel orders of the sponsoring employee; and,
• Has been officially declared by the sponsoring USG employee to the COM as part of his/her household. A MOH is under COM authority and may include a parent, unmarried partner, other relative or adult child who falls outside the Department’s current legal and statutory definition of family member. A MOH does not have to be a US Citizen.
4. Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) – An individual who:
• Is not a citizen of the host country; and,
• Does not ordinarily reside (OR, see below) in the host country; and,
• Is not subject to host country employment and tax laws; and,
• Has a US Social Security Number (SSN).
NOR employees are compensated under a GS or FS salary schedule, not under the LCP.
5. Ordinarily Resident (OR) – A Foreign National or US citizen who:
• Is locally resident; and,
• Has legal, permanent resident status within the host country; and,
• Is subject to host country employment and tax laws.
EFMs without US Social Security Numbers are also OR. All OR employees, including
US citizens, are compensated in accordance with the LCP.
The U.S. Mission in Nigeria 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.