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Shift Lead – 30%

• Serves as the shift or team lead for Bodyguards in the protective detail security operations. Provides on-site leadership for the other Bodyguards. Makes protection operational decisions with the advice of the RSO, and mentors and guide Bodyguards on the team.

• Responsible for documenting performance concerns and security incidents.

• Administrative – Assists the Bodyguard Supervisor in planning and organizing the work of and schedules for the Bodyguards. Conducts mission planning using a variety of commercial off the shelf software and applications (e.g. Microsoft office products, Google Earth and Google Maps, etc.).

• Site Visits – Conduct comprehensive security surveys, including route analysis and venue analysis, and produces written site visit reports for the supervisor. Guides Bodyguards on the team in the production of detailed security surveys and recommends placement of security personnel and resources in order to control access and enhance safety at all venues. Security surveys include satellite imagery, still photography, and GPS plotting (surveys that identify local hospitals and government installations could serve as emergency safe-havens). Drafts reports for the Regional Security Officer regarding daily duties, equipment, expenses, and any irregularities. Travels to various locations in the host country to provide protection support.

• Oversees complex security arrangements at hotels, convention centers, restaurants, and other special event venues visited by protectee.

  
  

Close Protective Services – 60%

• Provides close protection services and BG unit mission oversight for the COM and approved Emergency Action Committee (EAC) personnel working in a varied and sometimes life-threatening environment. Serves as the principle’s primary personal protection specialist accompanying the Chief of Mission or designated protectee. Works on a daily schedule as provided by the RSO. The incumbent is authorized to use force in accordance with and subject to local laws, Post’s/Mission Use of Force policy, and Department of State guidance. BG SL provides personal protective security to the COM or designated protectee during motorcade operations, walking moves, and while in residence. Provides perimeter security by standing post at events attended by COM or EAC designated officials and conducting counter-surveillance at events attended by the protectee.

• Maintains liaison with local government law enforcement and security officials, protocol offices and local security in various jurisdictions throughout the country.

• May conduct advance security planning at all venues as well as primary, secondary and emergency route planning.

• Successfully completes and implements RSO and Diplomatic Security Training programs, to include maintaining a high level of physical fitness and passing the annual physical fitness test if required by Post.

Liaison – 10%

• Establishes and builds relationships with mid-level and senior Ugandan officials from law enforcement, protocol, and local security elements in order to facilitate effective protective security operations and maintain good relations for the U.S. Embassy protection team.

• This position may serve as a driver for the protectee (in emergencies, e.g., an incapacitated limo driver) and should have high skills of defensive driving techniques.

*Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency