Security Team Member — Full Performance Level — Canberra

Position grade: LE-4 (Starting salary A$46,651/USD$24,156 p.a.)

Duties and Responsibilities

Basic Function of the Position

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

Major Duties and Responsibilities

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

Selection Criteria

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

1. Completion of Year 12 (HSC) or High School diploma is required.
2. One year prior security related work experience is required.
3. Level 3 (good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading English is required. This will be tested.
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently and adapt to changing circumstances with minimal oversight is required.
5. Demonstrated organizational and observational skills are required.

NOTE: ALL ORDINARY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDING IN COUNTRY AND HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS WITH 12 MONTHS VALIDITY TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

Selection Process

When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

Additional Selection Criteria

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
4. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
6. The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a Sensitive But Unclassified security clearance.

To Apply

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:

1. Application for US Federal Employment (SF-171 or OF-612); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as an OF-612; plus
2. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

Submit Application To

Regional Human Resources Office

American Embassy

Moonah Place

YARRALUMLA ACT 2600

The deadline for applications is 8 July 2009.

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: Thursday, 25 June 2009 GMT+1000