Security Team Member — Canberra

Position Grade: LE-4 (Starting salary A$46,297 p.a.)

Duties and Responsibilities

Basic Function of the Position

Provides security for USG facilities, employees and family members by performing procedures to detect, and recognize, and report on security issues for U.S. Government facilities and/or personnel and provides support directly or by calling for assistance. In case of an imminent attack, calls for immediate assistance and takes action to prevent injury or and death to personnel, and destruction of property.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conducts security operations within an assigned area as directed by the approved Operations Plan and Management Plan.
2. Identifies suspicious activity and develops information in order to make a preliminary analysis of its significance. Engages in close observation to identify security concerns on USG facilities, employees, family members and residences.
3. Reports findings, makes oral or written reports of findings to the responsible supervisory security personnel. May be required to maintain records and/or perform data entry into software applications.
4. Initiates emergency responses to possible hostile actions as necessary to protect life and property.

Other duties as directed by Regional HR Officer.

Selection Criteria

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Completion of secondary school is required.
2. One year prior work experience is required.
3. Level 3 (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading English is required. This will be tested.
4. Familiarity with normal traffic patterns, pedestrian behaviour, consulate facilities, access and travel routes is required.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently and adapt to changing circumstances with minimal oversight is required.
6. Demonstrated organizational and observational skills are 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 23 May 2008

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: Monday, 12 May 2008 GMT+1000