Surveillance Detection Guard

The U.S. Mission to the Netherlands is seeking an individual for the position of

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

For additional information, please contact the Human Resources Office at 070-310-2235.

Note: All applicants must clearly address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.  Applications with incomplete information will be deemed unqualified.

1. 
   Education:Completion of secondary school.
   


2. 
   Experience:  One year of surveillance or related experience.  Previous Military, surveillance or related experience in a position which involved observation/surveillance skills and techniques is required.
   


3. 
   Language Requirements:Level III (good working knowledge) English language is required.  Level II (limited knowledge) Dutch language is required.
   


4. 
   Job Knowledge:Must be familiar with procedures for conducting and reporting surveillance; capable of discerning normal traffic patterns, pedestrian behavior, and choke points of Embassy facilities, access, and travel routes.
   


5. 
   Skills and Abilities:A valid Dutch driver’s license is required.  Skills preferred: use of surveillance equipment.   Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel) is required.  Must be able to work independently and adapt to changing circumstances without requesting guidance.  Must have strong organizational skills.
   

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following in English:

1. A current Curriculum Vitae;


2. 
   A DS-174 form (Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member). You can find this form on the website mentioned below.
   


3. Any other documentation (e.g. essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.


4. 
   Qualified U.S. citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans receive preference in hiring. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
   

Please submit your application in English via our website: http://thehague.usembassy.gov/about_the_embassy2/job-announcements4.html . If you are unable to submit your application via the "Apply Now" button, please email your application to   and mention the position you are applying for in the subject line. You will then receive an automatically generated confirmation.

CLOSING DATE OF THIS POSITION:Tuesday, August 04, 2015

All applications must be received by the closing date to receive consideration.  Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks from the closing date, your application was not successful.

The U.S. Mission to The Netherlands 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 Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.