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Security Escort


OPEN TO:   US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) – All Agencies
POSITION:   Security Escort, FP-AA*
OPENING DATE:   December 24, 2012
CLOSING DATE:   January 8, 2013
WORK HOURS:   Part-time, 20 hours/week
SALARY:   *Not-Ordinarily Resident: US$ 12,217 p.a. (Starting salary)/$11.74 per hour   (Position Grade: FP-AA)
The U.S. Embassy in Seoul, Korea is seeking an individual for the position of Security Escort in the Regional Security Office.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The incumbent works with the RSO, Facility Manager, Marine Security Guards, and embassy staff in and near controlled access areas (CAA) to maintain surveillance of un-cleared personnel and to ensure that construction and maintenance projects are executed in accordance with strict U.S. government security protocols and guidelines. The incumbent supervises the movement of all un-cleared personnel and their tools and materials to ensure the integrity of secure government facilities and national security information.  The incumbent performs other security duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
  1. Education: Must have a high school diploma.
  2. Prior Work Experience: One year of general work experience in an office, management or security related environment is required.
  3. Language Proficiency: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) of speaking and writing in English is required.
  4. Skills and Abilities:  Basic keyboard skills and computer literacy.  Must be observant, flexible, and service-oriented.  Duties include prolonged periods of standing/walking and somewhat physically demanding activities, to include climbing, working in cramped spaces, and at times working outdoors and/or in inclement weather.
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 specifically address 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 Ordinarily Resident employees serving a one-year 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.
  6. The candidate must be a US Citizen who will be able to obtain and hold a Secret security clearance.
TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
  1. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B); or
  2. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1-24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; plus
  3. Candidates who claim U.S. Veteran’s preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
  4. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, award) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
Note:  If you have any family members who are currently working at the U.S. Embassy, Seoul, you are required to specify on your application or resume his/her name, office and relationship with you.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
American Embassy
32 Sejongno, Jongno-gu
Seoul 110-710, Korea, or Unit 15550, APO AP 96205-5550
Fax: 82-2-397-4107