U.S. Mission Uganda
Announcement Number: Kampala-2025-004
Position Title: Bodyguard Supervisor
Opening Period: 01/06/2025 – 01/20/2025
Series: 0701
Grade: FSN 7/FP-7
Salary: UGX 53,979,054
For More Info: [email protected]
Who May Apply: All interested applicants / All Sources(Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.)
Security Clearance Required: Public Trust- Background Investigation
Duration Appointment: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
https://careers.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Eight-Qualities-of-Overseas-Employees.pdf
Summary: U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Bodyguard Supervisor.
The work schedule for this position is:
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Supervisory Position: Yes. Supervises five (5) Bodyguards.
Duties: Serves as the Bodyguard (BG) Supervisor over the Protective Security Unit in the execution of protective security (i.e. BG) operations for the U.S. Ambassador/ Chief of Mission, and other designated or visiting U.S. government officials as directed. Under the supervision of the Regional Security Officer, provides supervisory oversight of personal protective services personnel attached to the BG unit. Serves within any capacity of the BG Unit, providing close protection and site advance services to the U.S. Chief of Mission (COM) to US Embassy Kampala in order to protect him/her from harm.
Download: Detailed Position Description | PD – Bodyguard Supervisor
Qualifications and Evaluations
EDUCATION: Completion of high/secondary school is required. Host government Driver’s License to operate a manual transmission Sport Utility Vehicle is required.
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of four (4) years of private sector, government, police, or military experience in one or more of the following categories: bodyguard, armed escort, law enforcement officer, combat arms or infantry soldier, or other related professional security experience; must include at least one (1) year of experience as a supervisor in the afore-mentioned categories.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: A thorough knowledge of defense measures to be used in the event of a terrorist attack, such as that learned in the military or law enforcement training. Knowledge in medical, fire, hostile attack, defensive and emergency driving procedures. Must be familiar with Ugandan police service, military, security and other government offices to ensure effective liaison and to facilitate effective protective operations including advance and motorcade operations.
Evaluations: (This may be tested)
LANGUAGE: Fluent English Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. Fluent (Luganda or Kiswahili) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to take initiative and show resourcefulness in accomplishing tasks. Ability to deal effectively with people of other cultures to obtain cooperation and reach common goals.
Ability in leadership and interpersonal relations.
Skill in safely operating an armored vehicle (if available).
Ability to work on a computer.
Ability to work variable shifts, 24 hour on-call schedule.
Ability to travel outside capital city on an as needed basis.
Ability to administer emergency first aid and be qualified in AES/CPR.
Ability to be alert, exercise fast reflexes and active thinking, implement excellent observational skills, adaptation, take decisive actions and stay calm in dangerous situations.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to operate on a team.
Skill in the use of a firearm.
Ability to maintain physical fitness and endure frequent travel, long working hours in a stressful working environment while maintaining the above standards.
