U.S. Embassy Oslo seeks Security Guard

Security guards provide security for Embassy personnel and facilities by conducting access control and visitor screening duties as a member of a local guard program. Prevent unauthorized access; protect life; maintain order; deter criminal attacks against employees; dependents and property and terrorist acts against all U.S. assets, and prevent damage to Government property. This position is a full-time 40hour work week with rotating shift work of days, nights, and weekends, including holidays.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Protects U.S. Government personnel, facilities, and equipment from damage or loss. The Local Guard force (LGF) is one component of the Mission’s security apparatus and complements other physical, technical, and procedural security systems. The LGF shall carry out specific actions as described in General and Post Orders. This position has rotating shift work schedules of days, nights, and weekends, including holidays.

Security Operation (80%)

• Security Guard and Access Control

• Perimeter Inspection

• Safety use of security equipment

• Security Assistance

Responding to Emergency Situations (10%)

Responds to security incidents that occur at any U.S. Government facility, to include the Chancery, any annexes, the Chief of Mission Residence (CMR) and the Marine Security Guard Residence (MSGR)

Report Writing (10%)

Generates and submits written reports concerning significant or unusual incidents through chain of command.

Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Security Office.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma

**Work Experience:**No prior work experience is required

**Residency:**All applicants without a Norwegian passport must submit a residence card for the right to live and work in Norway. EU/EØS citizens must submit proof of registration with UDI or Politi.

Language: B1 Norwegian and Level 2 English is required (speaking and writing)

**ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS - English can be documented with scores from upper secondary school or university or with a valid testing score.

**NORWEGIAN REQUIREMENTS - Norwegian can be documented with scores from Norwegian Grunnskole (a full 8 years), Norwegian upper secondary school (a full 3 years) or from a Norwegian University with instruction in Norwegian or exam from university. All other applicants must submit a Norsk Prøvebevis from Kompetanse Norge with your Norwegian language level test scores.

Knowledge: Basic understanding of Norwegian law enforcement and security apparatus. Knowledge of the emergency response procedures and notification process, familiarity with state-of-the-art security equipment and processes, awareness of cultural norms and customs required.

Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand the security control panel and to operate emergency alarms and the public address system. Ability to use state-of-the-art security and radio communication equipment. Ability to use Automated External Defibrillator. Ability to use fire extinguisher. Ability to use personal protective equipment (i.e. batons, pepper spray, handcuffs, and flexi cuffs, etc.). Ability to walk and/or stand in a wide variety of weather conditions for an extended period of time. Ability to work flexible shift schedules, to include nights, days, weekends, and/or holidays.

**Exercise of Judgement:**Incumbent must exercise good judgment on a daily basis and must be able to call upon a supervisor in any case needed.

Required Documents

In order for your application to be reviewed, you must submit the requested/required documents by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide the requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

• Resume in English

• Cover Letter in English

• Passport

• English language score

• Norwegian language score

• High school diploma

• Residency Card/Work permit or Police/UDI registration if no Norwegian passport

How You will be Evaluated:

• All applicants under consideration will be required to obtain security certifications and possible medical certifications.

• You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.

• You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.

• You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

• Selected candidates must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

For further information about the position, click on "SØK HER" . Click on the electronic recruitment link (ERA). Open the announcement by clicking on the position title. To apply for the vacant position, you must first create a user account (unless you have one already) by clicking on “Login” and “Create an Account” on the electronic recruitment page (ERA). This will enable you to view and apply for vacant positions and track the status of your applications. Applications must be submitted through ERA (electronic recruitment system); applications through other means will not be accepted.

To be eligible for employment at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo, applicants must have the right to live and work in Norway. The Embassy does not sponsor work permits. Please note that the Embassy will not be able to meet travel or subsistence costs incurred when participating in interviews, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees.