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Guard
Description
π’ Job Vacancy β Guard (Armed)
π’ Hiring Agency: U.S. Consulate General Erbil (U.S. Mission in Iraq)
π Location: Erbil, Iraq
πΌ Position: Guard (Armed) β Regional Security Office / Local Guard Force (RSO/LGF)
π₯ Who Can Apply: All Interested Applicants
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Application Period: July 21, 2026 β August 4, 2026
π° Salary & Work Schedule
- Annual Salary: USD $33,104 (approximately USD $2,759 per month)
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week
π Education Requirement
- Completion of Primary School (6th Grade) is required.
πΌ Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in one of the following:
- Military service
- Police service
- Security guarding
π Language Requirements
- Good working knowledge of Kurdish (may be tested).
- Basic knowledge of English is required.
π Job Knowledge
Candidates should have knowledge of:
- Emergency response procedures and notification processes.
- Modern security equipment and security procedures.
- Local cultural norms and customs.
- Host Country/DS/Mission/Post firearm policy and regulations (may be tested).
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Skills & Abilities
- Operate security control panels, emergency alarms, and public address systems.
- Use modern security and radio communication equipment.
- Operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
- Use fire extinguishers and personal protective equipment, including firearms, batons, pepper spray, handcuffs, and flex cuffs.
- Stand and/or walk for extended periods in various weather conditions.
- Work flexible shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Applicants must be at least 25 years old to qualify for a weapon permit.
π© How to Apply
Apply online through the U.S. Mission recruitment portal:
https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=k1jya2f3pt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=76379&orgId=151
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