Announcement Number: RIGA-2024-21

Hiring Agency: Embassy Riga

Position Title: Security Guard (All interested applicants - All Sources) (Guard Series)

12/12/2024 - 01/05/2025

Format MM/DD/YYYY

Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+2

Series/Grade: LE - 0710 3

Salary: EUR €11,417 - EUR €15,979 /Per Year

Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week

Promotion Potential: LE-3

Duty Location(s): 3 Vacancy in Riga, LG

Telework Eligible: No

HR Section

371-6710-7050

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.

Provides security for Embassy personnel and facilities by conducting access control and visitor screening duties as a member of a local guard program. Prevents 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.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Must have a valid type B driver's license.

Completion of Secondary School.

Must hold a valid Type B driver's license.

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.

No prior working experience is required.

Latvian language Level 3 (Good working knowledge) is required.

English language Level 1 (Rudimentary knowledge) is required.

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.

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. 

Benefits and Other Info

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

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Riga, may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER 

* IMPORTANT: US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, equivalent documentation, or certification. A certification is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. 

** This level of preference applies to all FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau. 

For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the3 FAM 7210 Definitions.   

The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:   

The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:  

Click the Apply to This Vacancy button at the top of the page to begin your application. For an instructional video on how to apply click here. 

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where employees can be themselves. We invite qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. 

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.

The HR Office will contact successful applicants. 

For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website (https://lv.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/).

Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.