Guard (NEC) (US Embassy Hanoi)

About

Hiring Agency: Embassy Hanoi
Position Title: Guard (NEC)- All Interested Applicants
Open Period: 04/28/2023 - 05/19/2023
Salary: USD $8,579 /Per Year
Work Schedule: Full-time - Mon through Fri 40 hours/week
Duty Location(s): Many in Hanoi, VM

Duties

Incumbent of this position will provide security for Embassy personnel and facilities by conducting access control and visitor screening duties as a member of a local guard program. The incumbent will prevent unauthorized access; protect life; maintain order; deter criminal attacks against employees; dependents and property and terrorist acts against all U.S. assets, and prevent damage to Government property.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 1-year experience in the military or as a police officer, security guard or related to security work is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have:

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

Education Requirements: Completion of secondary education, high school diploma or the local equivalent (grade 12) is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

Limited knowledge in Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This will be tested.)
Good working knowledge in Speaking/Reading/Writing Vietnamese is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must/must have:

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 in a wide variety of weather conditions for an extended period of time.
Ability to work flexible shift schedules, to include nights, days, weekends, and/or holidays.
Host County Driving License (motorbike license).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission 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. Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits: Locally Employed Staff working at the U.S. Mission in Vietnam will receive the following allowances and benefits in addition to the annual basic salary listed above.

Allowances:

Unique Conditions of Work Allowance: 7% of Annual basic salary (subject to review every two years).
Miscellaneous Benefits Allowance: US$1,000 per annum for FSN-09 and below, and US$3,000 per annum for FSN-10 and above.

Benefits

Tet Bonus - one-month basic salary
Merit Based Compensation - annual salary increase based on performance
Annual leave - 120 hours per year and the annual leave hours will increase every five years of creditable service according to local labor law
Sick leave according to local labor law
Family leave - up to 5 days and other special leave as stipulated in the local labor law
American and Vietnamese holidays up to 22 days per year
Contribution to mandatory insurances according to Vietnam's Government law and regulation including social insurance, health insurance and unemployment insurance
Supplemental Health Insurance that the U.S. Mission covers 90% of the premium for employees and each eligible family member
Mission cash award for outstanding performance
Training opportunities abroad, in-country, on-the-job and online sources for professional career development

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office. The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

How to Apply

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a public clearance. To apply for this position, click the “Apply to this vacancy” button at the header of the page. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site: https://vn.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/embassy-consulate-jobs/