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Duties
The Local Guard Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the local guard program for U.S. Government facilities under Chief of Mission authority. This role provides first-line oversight of guard contracts, personnel, and resources, ensuring compliance and operational effectiveness. Working closely with the Regional Security Officer (RSO) or Assistant RSO, the Coordinator plays a key role in security planning, contract administration, and resource management to maintain the safety and security of all mission facilities
Key Responsibilities
Contract Administration
Manage all aspects of the local guard contract, including compliance and performance.
Assist with annual budget planning, justification statements, and official documentation.
Monitor budget execution and recommend adjustments based on spending trends, economic changes, and funding levels.
Guard Oversight
Supervise approximately 130 local guards across official facilities, residences, and mobile patrols.
Review schedules, timesheets, and contractor invoices for accuracy and compliance.
Identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
Training Support
Ensure all guards receive initial and annual refresher training.
Oversee training on emergency response, explosive detection, and specialized equipment use.
Inventory & Equipment Management
Maintain and track security equipment and supplies.
Coordinate maintenance and conduct biannual inventories to ensure operational readiness.
Liaison & Coordination
Build and maintain relationships with host-nation security officials and local security professionals.
Support coordination for security planning and drills.
Emergency Response
Develop and coordinate joint response plans and exercises with host security forces.
May require travel to other locations as needed.
Additional Duties: Other tasks may be assigned as required by the agency.
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Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a SBU security clearance.
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time 12 weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
High/Secondary school diploma required
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.
Evaluations:
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.
Qualifications:
Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in commercial security, guard services, civilian or government police, or military.
Experience with contract administration, budgeting, or fiscal processes is required.
At least one (1) year of supervisory experience is required.
Deadline:6th April,2026
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