
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time contracted position, 40 hours per week.
Peace Corps Security Guards provide critical security services including 24x7 monitoring 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. The incumbent assist with incoming callers and directing callers to appropriate staff. Security guards assist with Volunteer security exercises coordinated by the US Embassy, and off-site events hosted by Peace Corps.
· 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.
· Provides limited in-person security detail during off-site events, typically hosted within Chisinau.
· Coordinates 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.
US Peace Corps
Str. Grigore Ureche, 12
Chişinău, Moldova-2001
Email: md-hr@peacecorps.gov
Subject : Attention! Security Guard
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