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Close Protection Officer

Bamako, Mali US EMBASSY
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SUBJECT: ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 13-005
OPEN TO:   All Interested Candidates
POSITION:  Close Protection Officer, FSN-05; FP-09
OPENING DATE:   January 28, 2013
CLOSING DATE: Until filled
WORK HOURS:  Full-time 40 hours week
SALARY:   *Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): US$31,963 p.a (Starting salary
Position grade: FP-09 to be confirmed by Washington)
*Ordinary Resident: CFA 2,693,568 per annum
(Starting salary before benefits and allowances)
Position grade: FSN-5
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Bamako is seeking two Close Protection Officers in the Regional Security section.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
The incumbents are responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for the conduct of foreign policy.  Close Protection Officers (CPOs) are responsible for protecting COM personnel and official visitors from physical harm and embarrassment.  
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Defensive driving responsibilities in fully armored vehicles (FAV).
Maintain situational awareness and conducting counter-surveillance to enhance post’s off-compound security posture.
Ensure cleaning, storage and maintenance of all DS-issued special protective equipment (SPE).
Maintain proficiency with additional equipment to include medical equipment, vehicle equipment and navigation tools
Serve as a liaison to working level host-nation security apparatus, foreign security services and local businesses to coordinate security for Embassy personnel.
Ability to think independently and take decisive actions after considering the various alternatives.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Completion of Secondary schooling.
Six months minimum of security, police or military experience.
French III (fluent), English II, (will be tested)
Familiarity with Malian driving laws, local customs, cultural norms. A high level of physical fitness.
Must have a valid Malian driver’s license.
SELECTION PROCESS:
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizens 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.
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.
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.
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 applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174) available on
https://mali.usembassy.gov/about-the-embassy/job-opportunities.html  or at the U.S. Embassy’s main entrance; Applicant must specify on the third page of the Employment Forms (DS-174) part 24, their English knowledge level;
A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as the form; plus
Any other documentation (e.g., copies of essays, certificates, awards, degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office – HROBamako@state.gov or at the U.S Embassy’s main entrance
Attention:  Human Resources Officer
American Embassy, B.P. 34, Bamako, Mali.
POINT OF CONTACT
HRO: 2070- 2316/2314/2511 FAX: (223) 2070-2479.
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: UNTIL FILLED
The U.S. Mission in Bamako, Mali, 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.

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