Bodyguard Supervisor
kampala, Uganda * Fulltime
U.S. Mission Uganda
Category: NGO
Total Positions:
Location: kampala, Uganda
Fulltime
Salary: Not mentioned
Posted 1 year ago
The work schedule for this position is:
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: Yes. Supervises five (5) Bodyguards.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serves as the Bodyguard (BG) Supervisor over the Protective Security Unit in the execution of protective security (i.e. BG) operations for the U.S. Ambassador/ Chief of Mission, and other designated or visiting U.S. government officials as directed. Under the supervision of the Regional Security Officer, provides supervisory oversight of personal protective services personnel attached to the BG unit. Serves within any capacity of the BG Unit, providing close protection and site advance services to the U.S. Chief of Mission (COM) to US Embassy Kampala in order to protect him/her from harm.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Qualifications and Evaluations
• EDUCATION: Completion of high/secondary school is required. Host government Driver’s License to operate a manual transmission Sport Utility Vehicle is required.
• Requirements:
• EXPERIENCE: A minimum of four (4) years of private sector, government, police, or military experience in one or more of the following categories: bodyguard, armed escort, law enforcement officer, combat arms or infantry soldier, or other related professional security experience; must include at least one (1) year of experience as a supervisor in the afore-mentioned categories.
• JOB KNOWLEDGE: A thorough knowledge of defense measures to be used in the event of a terrorist attack, such as that learned in the military or law enforcement training. Knowledge in medical, fire, hostile attack, defensive and emergency driving procedures. Must be familiar with Ugandan police service, military, security and other government offices to ensure effective liaison and to facilitate effective protective operations including advance and motorcade operations.
• Evaluations: (This may be tested)
• LANGUAGE: Fluent English Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. Fluent (Luganda or Kiswahili) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
• SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to take initiative and show resourcefulness in accomplishing tasks. Ability to deal effectively with people of other cultures to obtain cooperation and reach common goals.
• Ability in leadership and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in safely operating an armored vehicle (if available).
• Ability to work on a computer.
• Ability to work variable shifts, 24 hour on-call schedule.
• Ability to travel outside capital city on an as needed basis.
• Ability to administer emergency first aid and be qualified in AES/CPR.
• Ability to be alert, exercise fast reflexes and active thinking, implement excellent observational skills, adaptation, take decisive actions and stay calm in dangerous situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate on a team.
• Skill in the use of a firearm.
• Ability to maintain physical fitness and endure frequent travel, long working hours in a stressful working environment while maintaining the above standards.
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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