Description

The United States Embassy in Kampala is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Bodyguard position in the Regional Security Office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Incumbent serves as a Bodyguard (BG) in the execution of protective security operations for the U.S. Ambassador/Chief of Mission (COM), and other designated or visiting U.S. government officials as directed. Under the supervision of the BG Supervisor and managed by the Regional Security Officer (RSO) to Uganda in order to protect him/her from harm.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

EDUCATION:

Completion of Secondary Education or High school Diploma is required.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of two (2) 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.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

A thorough knowledge of defense measures to be used in the event of a personal or 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 Uganda’s Police Services, 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:

English: Limited knowledge – speaking, reading and writing.

Luganda or Kiswahili: Limited knowledge – speaking, reading and writing.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have initiative and resourcefulness in accomplishing tasks. Must be able to deal effectively with people of other cultures to obtain cooperation and reach common goals. Possesses good leadership and interpersonal skills. Good working computer skills are required. Must be able to work variable shifts, 24 hour on-call schedule, and able to travel outside Kampala on an as needed basis. Proficient in first aid. Must be alert, have fast reflexes, active thinking, excellent observational skills, adaptation, take decisive actions, stay calm in dangerous situations, teamwork, communication skills, etc. and have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Must be physically fit and be able to endure frequent travel, long working hours, and a stressful working environment while maintaining the above standards. Should be trained on emergency first-aid. Possess skills in the use of a firearm. Host government Driver’s License to operate up to Sport Utility Vehicle is required. Ability to operate a manual transmission vehicle.

• Execution of protective security operations for the U.S. Ambassador/Chief of Mission (COM), and other designated or visiting U.S. government officials as directed.
• Protecting the Ambassador/Chief of Mission (COM) from harm under the supervision of the BG Supervisor and managed by the Regional Security Officer (RSO).

• Initiative and resourcefulness
• Ability to deal effectively with people of other cultures
• Leadership and interpersonal skills
• Good working computer skills
• Ability to work variable shifts and 24-hour on-call schedule
• Ability to travel outside Kampala
• Proficiency in first aid
• Alertness, fast reflexes, active thinking, excellent observational skills, adaptation, decisive action, calmness in dangerous situations, teamwork, communication skills
• Physical fitness for frequent travel, long working hours, and stressful environments
• Skills in the use of a firearm
• Ability to operate up to Sport Utility Vehicle
• Ability to operate a manual transmission vehicle

• Completion of Secondary Education or High school Diploma
• A minimum of two (2) 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.
• Thorough knowledge of defense measures for personal or terrorist attacks.
• Knowledge in medical, fire, hostile attack, defensive and emergency driving procedures.
• Familiarity with Uganda’s Police Services, military, security and other government offices.
• Limited knowledge of English (speaking, reading and writing).
• Limited knowledge of Luganda or Kiswahili (speaking, reading and writing).
• Trained on emergency first-aid.
• Host government Driver’s License to operate up to Sport Utility Vehicle.