Apsaugos darbuotojas/ Guard

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. Provides security assistance at mission-related special events or during emergencies/critical incidents at U.S. Government facilities.

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. 

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a: 

• security certificate

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 (4 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

Completion of secondary education, high school diploma, or the local equivalent.

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:

• No prior working experience is required.

Language: 

• Good working knowledge of Lithuanian is required. Rudimentary knowledge of English is required.

Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.

Skills And Abilities:

• Ability to work flexible shift schedules, to include nights, days, weekends, and/or holidays. Ability to walk and/or stand in a wide variety of weather conditions for an extended period of time.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

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

• 22 days of annual leave;
• 5 days of family care leave;
• 10 additional days off per year during U.S. holidays;
• reimbursement of medical expenses;
• meal allowance;
• yearly bonus.

For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.