Guard Force Commander (GFC)
Location: New Delhi, India
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 India.
- Proven experience managing/supervising a large staff of guards (about 50-100 guards).
- Familiarity with recent trends and specific threats in India.
- 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:
- Must be a citizen of India or a U.S. citizen in possession of a valid work visa.
- 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 ).
- Must hold a India 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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