Local Guard Coordinator

Localisation

About Announcement Number: LUSAKA-2026-023 Hiring Agency:Embassy Lusaka Position Title: Local Guard Coordinator (All Interested Applicants/All Sources) Open Period: 10/05/2026 – 10/13/2026 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+2 Series/Grade: LE – 0710 8 Salary: ZMW ZK336,183.58 /Per Year Work Schedule: Full-time – Full time, 40 hours per week Promotion Potential: LE-8 Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Lusaka, ZA Telework Eligible: No For More Info: HR Section Overview Hiring Path:

• Open to the public Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: This position is open to:

Responsabilités

• All Interested Applicants/All SourcesFor USEFM – FP grade is 06. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C. Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation Appointment Type Permanent Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period Marketing Statement: 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. Summary: The U.S. Mission in Zambia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Locak Guard Coordinator in the Regional Security office. Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: Not Required Duties The Local Guard Coordinator (LGC) is a Locally Employed (LE) staff member responsible for first-line oversight of the local guard contract, personnel, and resources. Under the direction of the Regional Security Officer (RSO) and/or the designated Assistant Regional Security Officer (ARSO), the LGC manages contract administration and oversees the local guard (LG) components of the facility defense and reaction plans for all U.S. Government facilities under Chief of Mission authority. The LGC supports management of the local guard budget, coordinates security planning and drills for facilities and residences in collaboration with host-nation security forces, and assists in developing logistical and financial plans. May serve as the Government Technical Monitor (GTM) responsible for overseeing the local guard contract. LOCAL GUARD CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (40%) Provide comprehensive management advice to the RSO/ARSO on contractual, operational, management, and financial aspects of the local guard program. Assist in the formulation of the annual local guard (LG) program budget, provide justification statements, and draft official cables for RSO/ARSO approval. Assist with monitoring the LG portion of budget execution and recommend changes to budget plans and/or programs based on spending patterns, changes to local economic conditions (high inflation, exchange rate fluctuation) affecting price of goods and services, funding level changes, etc. Serves as Government Technical Monitor (GTM) for local guard contract. LOCAL GUARD PROGRAM OPERATION MANAGEMENT (40%)
• Oversight of Local Guards – Provide daily oversight of the performance of all contract guards, document deficiencies and recommend corrective courses of action. Review invoices for approval by the designated contracting official.
• Training support – Verify and support initial and annual refresher training of all contract guards to include: Orientation to Embassy and description of U.S. Embassy assets to be protected; role of LG in cases of fire, explosions, bomb search, and building evacuation; chemical and/or biological awareness and countermeasures briefings; maintenance of explosive detection equipment; operation of explosive detection equipment; X-ray inspection equipment; and other USG required training. (10%)
• Supply and Inventory – Maintain inventory of government owned equipment and contractor provided equipment utilized by the LG program. Establish reorder points for expendable supply items and schedules for non-expendable supplies, digital cameras and recorders, cellular telephones, radios, vehicles, required office furniture, and training equipment required to support the LG program. Assist the RSO/ARSO in the conduct of hands-on biannual inventories of LG equipment and report the result to the RSO/ARSO. Ensure that all security equipment is operational and develop systems and procedures to coordinate required maintenance.

Serves as an incidental operator of official vehicles and meets all requirements outlined in 14 FAM 433. SECURITY PROGRAM ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT (20%)

Formation / Diplômes

• Liaison and Information Gathering – In coordination with the RSO/FSNIs, develop and maintain

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