Marine Security Guard Driver

Summary

The incumbent safely operates both non-armored and fully armored (FA) vehicles to transport members of the Marine Security Guard (MSG) Detachment within the city and the surrounding region and is responsible for ensuring vehicles are clean and in serviceable condition.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Driver (85%): Following all local traffic laws and applicable Department of State motor vehicle policies, safely operates both non-armored and fully armored (FA) vehicles to transport the MSGs within the city and the surrounding region. Acts as alert observer preventing unauthorized access to the vehicle, ensuring pick-up and drop-off at safe locations and reacting defensively in response to potential security threat-related situations. Analyses the daily trip schedule, ensuring familiarity with both a primary and alternate route to the destination, as well as potential security concerns at destination. Conducts radio communications with the Embassy's Local Guard Force when necessary. Safeguards vehicle fuel card with a $300 limit.
• Vehicle Maintenance (5%): Keeps the vehicle in clean and serviceable condition at all times. Conducts vehicle inspection and reports vehicle deficiencies to the Motor Pool supervisor. Ensures necessary preventative maintenance is scheduled and performed.
• Reporting (5%): Completes daily vehicle use and condition reports, ensuring that the trip ticket logs are signed by all MSGs using assigned vehicles. Prepares accident and vehicle reports, trip logs and travel documents. Records miles driven daily.
• Other (5%): Serves as a motor pool driver when time and schedule permits.