WAE — Security Escort — Canberra
Position Grade: LE-5 (Salary A$48,833 p.a. US$26,264 p.a.)
Duties and Responsibilities
Basic Function of the Position
Escort contractors working in sensitive areas of the Embassy and promote a secure environment for performance of necessary work at the Embassy by non-cleared personnel. Duties include observing the work as it is performed by non-cleared personnel, securing all access points to the work areas at the close of each day or when the area is vacated, reporting questionable or suspicious activities to RSO and other duties requiring a security clearance as necessary.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Promotes secure environment for performance of necessary work at the U.S. Embassy by non-cleared personnel.
- Maintains contact with non-cleared workers while they are in the controlled areas of the Embassy.
- Observes the work as it is performed by non-cleared personnel.
- Secures all access points to the work areas at the close of each day or when the area is vacated for lunch or other reasons.
- Reports questionable or suspicious activities by the non-cleared personnel to the RSO.
- Perform other duties requiring a security clearance as necessary.
- Individuals selected as security escorts will be required to undergo a security briefing by the RSO with General Services Office technicians and local contractors in the performance of duties.
Selection Criteria
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Security conscious manner is required.
- Level 4 English fluency (written and spoken) is required.
- Ability to remain alert at all times and use judgment in reporting questionable or suspicious activity is required.
- Well developed interpersonal skills are required.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, often at short notice, is required.
Note: All ordinarily resident applicants must be residing in country and have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.
The deadline for applications is indefinite
The U.S. Mission in Australia 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.
U.S. Mission Australia maintains a drug-free work environment.
Last update: Friday, 20 June 2008 GMT+1000
