The U.S. Mission in Kathmandu, Nepal is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Guard (Senior).

The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (48 hours per week)

Salary: (NPR) ₨610,553 - (NPR) ₨610,553/Per Year

Series/Grade:LE - 0710 - 4

Agency: Embassy Kathmandu

Position Info: Public Non-Status Full-Time

Location: Kathmandu, NP

Close Date: 03/15/2019 (MM/DD/YYYY)

Duties:

• Senior Guards perform mid-level guard service to safeguard U.S. Government property and/or personnel, but occasionally perform duties assigned to the next higher level in the Guard Force.  
• Employees in Senior Guard positions shall be expected to perform more independently than Guards, Guard/Drivers, and Watchmen.  
• They shall perform duties such as patrolling, roving, dispatch, reception, and other specialized duties such as operating security electronics equipment.  
• Additionally, they shall often provide work guidance to a small group of guards within the Guard Force. 

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  A minimum of three years of prior work experience in police or military, or a commercial security firm, or in the US Embassy Guard Force is required.

Education Requirements: Successful completion of Secondary School is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:  Level III (Good Working Knowledge) speaking/reading/writing English is required. Level IV (Fluent) speaking/reading/writing Nepali is required. English language ability will be tested. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  The ability to exercise sound judgment in recognizing and acting on incidents, and the ability to work for prolonged periods of time outdoors in inclement weather in exposed or semi-exposed posts are required. A valid Nepali driver’s Class “B” license (Car, Jeep, Delivery Van) is required.

KNOWLEDGE: The knowledge of local security practices is required. A working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point is required.

Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications and complete a mandatory probationary period of one year for LE Staff.

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.

Applications must be completed and submitted through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA).   Applicants must address each required qualification with specific information supporting each item.  Failure to do so will result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

To view the vacancy announcement and apply directly, please visit:

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/npl/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

For information on ERA and instructions on how to apply, please visit the ERA information page in our internet site below:

ERA information page-Internet site

https://np.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-job-opportunities/  

Paper or e-mailed applications are not accepted.

Required Documents:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

• Copy of Citizenship
• Education Transcript
• List of references
• Driving License
• Training Certificates (position relevant)
• Residency Permit (if applicable)
• Other Documents (work experience certificates, as available)
• DD-214 (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

Applicants who are invited to take a language/skills test or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.