Guard Force Commander (GFC)

Description

Guard Force Commander (GFC)

Location:  Sao Paulo, Brazil

The Guard Force Commander will supervise the guard force that provides protection to all U.S. mission facilities

Duties:

• Prepare guard orders, deploy guards, conduct musters and perform weekly scheduling.
• Conduct regular inspections of guards and guard posts and investigate deficiencies.
• Maintain inventory reports and investigate any irregularities.
• Prepare reports and make recommendations regarding discipline and termination actions.
• Oversee guard program logistics including explosive detection and X-ray equipment.
• Act as a point of contact with the DOS on operational guard force matters.
• Ensure all guards are properly uniformed, equipped and staffed.
• Plan, coordinate and lead the LGF during integrated training and emergency response drills with the RSO.
• Maintain flexible work schedule, which may include assignment to evening, weekend and holiday periods.

Required Experience:

• Minimum ten years’ experience as a non-commissioned officer in the military, police or a similar guard force with proven experience in leadership roles (may be substituted for education).
• Minimum five years’ work experience in Brazil.
• Proven experience managing/supervising a large staff of guards (about 50-100 guards).
• Familiarity with recent trends and specific threats in Brazil.
• Experience in all areas of physical security and access control.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Risk management skills, including problem identification and problem solving.
• Must be computer literate to a basic level, that is, able to write basic reports, produce Standard Operational Procedures, and communicate via email.
• Must possess advanced security training.

Citizenship, Residency & Language Requirements:

1. Must be a citizen of Brazil or a U.S. citizen in possession of a valid work visa.
2. Must speak the local language and have an English language proficiency speaking/reading skill level S4/R4 (advanced) using the ILR language scale ( https://govtilr.org/Skills/ILRscale2.htm ).
3. Must hold a Brazil driver’s license.

Required Education:

The GFC shall have completed secondary education, poly-technical school or obtained a national diploma or Associate’s degree.

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