Security guard

LOCATION: Based in Chişinău, Moldova
COMPENSATION: Annual salary range is $6,681 - $10,014, plus premium pay and benefits.
CLOSING DATE: 23:59 on Sunday, February 15, 2024
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time contracted position, 40 hours per week.

Peace Corps Security Guards provide critical security services including 24x7 monitoring and security maintenance of the Peace Corps compound and personnel within. The Security guards serve as the first point of contact for all office staff, Volunteers, and visitors entering the building and premises. For certain periods of time the incumbent assist with incoming callers and directing callers to appropriate staff. Security guards participate in Volunteer tracking, security exercises coordinated by the US Embassy, and off-site events hosted by Peace Corps.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitors, maintains, and controls access to the Peace Corps Office and Premises, including greeting visitors, screening visitors, and directing them to the appropriate staff member.
- Control of Security of Peace Corps Compound. Supervise and control the security monitors. Control of the Entrance/Exit Doors, Gates locks, ensures all doors are locked at the end of the business day. Performs periodic tours in the building and around the property as needed.
- Provides limited in-person security detail during off-site events, typically hosted within Chisinau.
- Coordinate appropriate actions during emergency drills and actual emergency situations.
- Provides limited support for Peace Corp’s switchboard, receiving and transmitting messages to staff members.
- Manages and sorts incoming diplomatic pouch and commercial mail deliveries, coordinating mail pickup with Volunteers and staff.
- Performs other duties as required.

Job particularities:
The Security Guard performs duties in 12-hour shifts on a 40-hour work week basis following arranged shifts, coordinated in advance by the General Services Manager. Security Guards will be asks to work a variety of shifts, which include 24/7 coverage. Day and night shifts are required, including holidays and weekends.

Qualifications, skills and abilities:
- Completion of secondary school is required.
- Experience in the field of security is an advantage but is not required.
- Language Proficiency: English – B1 preferred. Romanian and Russian – C1.
- Ability to work with little supervision and as part of the team. Strong communication skills.
- Incumbent must be in excellent health and physical condition. Must be able to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with the public.

Submit Application in English:
US Peace Corps
Str. Grigore Ureche, 12
Chişinău, Moldova-2001

Email: md-hr@peacecorps.gov
Subject : Attention! Security Guard
*CV and Cover Letter in MS Word format

Additional Instructions:
The anticipated contract is contingent on availability of funds, reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and medical examination. Only those invited to an interview will be contacted. Peace Corps reserves the right to not evaluate or to withhold an offer of a personal services contract to an individual that has a history of poor past performance or conduct as a Peace Corps Trainee, Volunteer, or staff member (USDH, PSC, or FSN). Peace Corps reserves the right to withhold an offer of a personal services contract to an individual that is a relative or household member of a current Peace Corps staff member. Individuals who have current or prior connections with intelligence activities or agencies through employment, related work, or even family relations may be ineligible for a personal services contract. The selected individual will be required to follow any workplace health and/or safety rules indicated for their position – including complying with any medical and/or training requirements specified for their position in accordance with public health and/or occupational health or safety policies. Peace Corps will not discriminate against an applicant because of that person's race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older, except when the applicant is beyond the mandatory retirement age in the country of assignment), disability, or genetic information.

Peace Corps Moldova is an Equal Opportunity Employer