Asmens sargybinis/ Bodyguard

Incumbent serves as a Bodyguard (BG) in the execution of protective security operations for the U.S. Ambassador/Chief of Mission (COM), and other designated or visiting U.S. government officials as directed. Under the supervision of the BG Supervisor and managed by the Regional Security Officer (RSO) to Vilnius in order to protect him/her from harm.

Marketing Statement:

We encourage you to review the 8 Qualities of Overseas Employees:

• Composure & Integrity: Stay calm, effective, and honest under pressure.
• Cultural Adaptability: Collaborate respectfully across cultures, races, and backgrounds.
• Change & Initiative: Embrace new challenges and take pride in completing assignments to high standards.
• Experience & Motivation: Bring proven skills and a strong drive to support our mission.
• Information Integration & Resourcefulness: Apply guidelines quickly to solve complex problems efficiently.
• Tactfulness: Communicate professionally and respectfully as a representative of our diplomatic mission.
• Planning & Organizing: Prioritize workloads strategically to maximize operational efficiency.
• Working with Others: Foster positive, cooperative relationships as a dedicated team player.

Qualifications and Evaluations

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:

• A minimum of two (2) years of private sector, government, police, or military experience in one or more of the following categories: bodyguard, armed escort, law enforcement officer, combat arms or infantry soldier, or other related professional security experience.

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

Language: 

• Limited knowledge; speaking, reading & writing of English and Lithuanian is required.

Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.

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.