Regional Security Technician
Agency: U. S. Embassy in the Kyrgyz Republic
Deadline: July 7, 2026 (GMT+6)
Series/Grade: LE - 1210 7 (Training Grade)/8 (Full Performance Grade)
Salary:
LE 7 - USD $17,121/Per Year
LE 8 - USD $21,663/Per Year
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week.
Who May Apply: This position is open to All Interested Applicants/ All Agencies.
For USEFM - FP grades are 7 (Training Grade), and 6 (Full Performance Grade). Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent. Indefinite subject to the successful completion of the probationary period.
Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Regional Security Technician (RST) in the Regional Security Office.
Supervisory Position: No
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No
Travel Required: Occasional Travel - The position may travel frequently alone or as part of a regional engineering security team.
Duties
Incumbent performs inspections, installations, preventative maintenance, and emergency repair of unclassified technical security, counterterrorism, and life-safety equipment deployed by Diplomatic Security (DS) at U.S. diplomatic missions overseas. Studies and makes recommendations for ways to improve the effectiveness of the security systems at U.S. diplomatic missions in Regional Technical Office (RTO) Bishkek including constituent posts.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security certificate or Public Trust security clearance.
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications, or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
Completion of high school in addition to two (2) years of apprenticeship or an advanced equivalent local level of occupational training as technician, electrician, or mechanic is required.
Experience:
For training grade LE 7: At least two (2) years of hands-on field experience in major repairs and installation of electrical and heavy-duty mechanical equipment, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV), public address, Active Vehicle Barriers and Control Systems (AVBCS), reading and interpreting architectural and engineering design drawings is required.
For full performance grade LE 8: At least three (3) years of hands-on field experience in major repairs and installation of electrical and heavy-duty mechanical equipment, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV), public address, Active Vehicle Barriers and Control Systems (AVBCS), reading and interpreting architectural and engineering design drawings is required.
Language: Good working knowledge (speaking/reading/writing) of English is required. Good working knowledge (speaking/reading/writing) of Russian is required. (This may be tested.)
Job Knowledge:
Skills And Abilities:
Evaluations:
You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
Agency Benefits:
The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees. Locally Employed staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.
Other Information:
For more information on hiring preferences and additional employment considerations, please visit our ERA site.
How to Apply: To apply, please visit our ERA site. For an instructional video on how to apply click here.
Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.
You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.
To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.
Required Documents:
Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
All Applicants:
In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:
The HR Office will contact successful applicants. For more information on applying for jobs or employment with us, please visit the U.S. Mission website.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.
For More Info:
HR Section
+996 597000
BishkekHR@state.gov
For more information and to apply online, please visit our ERA site.