Residential Escort (2 positions) - All Interested Applicants at U.S. Embassy to Kenya

Duties

• Incumbent is assigned to the Facility Management Office to monitor and provide security escort to non-cleared workers/vendors/visitors on an as-needed basis in designated areas as defined by the Security Office.  Observes workers and contractors during the course of their work/duties to ensure that proper work is performed in accordance with security standards and to report suspected instances of violations to RSO.  Monitors contractor’s workers’ adherence to construction safety requirements and report noted violations to the point of contact (POC)/Contracting Officer representative (COR) and Assistant Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer (APOSHO) in accordance to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).  Incumbent works under the direct supervision and guidance of the Maintenance supervisor.
• Planning is limited to the assigned task and schedule availability.  Must communicate with POC in the area work regarding activities to take place to ensure compatibility for job performance.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: 

• 1-year general work experience.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: 

• Basic computer literacy of common Windows applications to include the Microsoft Office suite.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: 

• English level III (Good working knowledge) Written/Speaking/Reading is required.
• Level III Kiswahili is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Minimal record keeping such as time sheets, escort records, and possible incident reports.  Is responsible for security guideline enforcement in the course of escort duties and identify and notify POC /COR and APOSHO of construction safety violations. 
• Must be observant, flexible and service oriented. Duties include prolonged periods of standing/walking and somewhat physically demanding activities to include climbing, working in cramped spaces and at times working in inclement weather.

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.