Chauffeur Marine Security Guard

U.S. Embassy & Consulates in France; Paris; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal tickets

Transportation reimbursement

Paid holidays (US and French)

Employee wellness

Job summary

The U.S. Mission in Paris, France is seeking a Chauffeur within the Marine Security Guard (MSG) office to operate official vehicles and support motorcade and TDY assignments in France and Germany.

Requirements include a valid French driver's license B, C and D, two years of professional driving experience, and the ability to obtain a Public Trust security clearance. English and French language proficiency are tested. This is a permanent, full-time position with 35-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional driving experience required.
• Valid French driver’s licenses B, C and D.
• Ability to obtain and hold Public Trust (Non-Sensitive/Low-Risk) security clearance.
• English: Limited knowledge; French: Good working knowledge.
• Must begin within 12 weeks of authorization.

Responsibilities

• Drive official vehicle in Paris and surroundings; occasional TDY in France and Germany.
• Maintain vehicles in clean, fueled, and ready condition.
• Submit daily vehicle usage reports and maintenance requests.
• Report safety or mechanical defects to the NCO/Detachment Commander.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Planning & organizational skills

Basic computer skills

English (limited)

French (good)

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Announcement Number: Paris-2025-012RR&012SRR Hiring Agency: Embassy Paris Position Title: Chauffeur Marine Security Guard (Open until filled) Open Period: 10/02/2026 -09/30/2027 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+2 Series/Grade: LE - 1015 4 Salary: EUR €33,369/Per Year Work Schedule: Full-time - 35 hours per week for Locally Employed Staff. This position requires the ability to work overtime on an as needed basis and to be assigned a rotational work schedule which may begin before 8:00 am and end after 7:00 pm. Promotion Potential: LE-NA

Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancyin Paris, FR Telework Eligible: No For More Info: HR Section 000-000-0000 [e-mail]

Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM - FP is AA. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

EFMs work 40-hour per week

All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation Appointment Type Permanent Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period. Marketing Statement:

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.

The U.S. Mission in Paris, France is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Chauffeur within the Marine Security Guard (MSG) office.

Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: 50% or less Drives official vehicle in Paris, its surroundings and occasionally to distant points in France temporary travel assignments.

The following is a summary of the duties for this position. Please note that you can ask for the complete position description by email to [e-mail] .

The incumbent drives an official vehicle in Paris, its surroundings and occasionally to distant points in France and Germany on temporary duty (TDY) assignments. The incumbent maintains official vehicles in a clean, presentable, fueled and operationally ready condition for immediate use at all times.

The incumbent performs routine maintenance, and/or schedules and delivers official vehicles to appropriate maintenance facility, while maintaining accurate information on daily vehicle usage reports; submits these forms on a daily basis to the Marine on duty.

The incumbent provides timely reporting to the Detachment Commander and Marine Security Guard Vehicle Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) on any safety or mechanical defects with assigned vehicles.

Must possess a valid French driver's license B, C and D.

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All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust (Non-Sensitive/Low-Risk) security clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a backgroundinvestigation.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time 12 weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust (Non-Sensitive/Low-Risk) security clearance.
All selected candidates will be subject to a backgroundinvestigation.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time 12 weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:
A Secondary School education (high school) level is required.
Please note this announcement is simultaneously advertised with the substitution of experience for education (PARIS-2025-012SRR), please see details below:
Completion of Middle School* + 6 years'experience as a professional driver is required.
*Middle School is the completion of Primary School and at least 3 years full-time attendance at an established educational institution
Un niveau d'études secondaires (baccalauréat) est requis.
Veuillez noter que cette annonce est publiée simultanément avec la substitution de l'expérience à l'éducation (PARIS-2025-012SRR), voir les détails, ci-dessous:
Le collège + 6 ans d'expérience en tant que chauffeur professionnel requis.
* Le collège est l'achèvement de l'école primaire et au moins 3 ans de fréquentation à temps plein dans un établissement d'enseignement établi.

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.

Qualifications:
Experience:

A minimum of two years' experience as a professional driver is required.

Please note this announcement is simultaneously advertised with the substitution of experience for education (PARIS-2025-012SRR), please see details below:

Completion of Middle School* + 6 years'experience as a professional driver is required.

*Middle School is the completion of Primary School and at least 3 years full-time attendance at an established educational institution.

Language: (THESE WILL BE TESTED):

English: Limited knowledge (speaking, reading & writing) is required.

French: Good working knowledge(speaking, reading & writing) isrequired.

Job Knowledge:

A thorough knowledge of the streets in Paris and areas to avoid traffic or security concerns. Must be familiar with safe-driving techniques.

Skills And Abilities:

Position requires exceptionally strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to work under pressure and to work with officials at the highest level of host nation and U.S. Government.

Must have efficient planning and organizational skills to manage a large number of logistical details.

Must hold a valid and legally obtained French driver's license.

Must have efficient planning and organizational skills to manage a large number of logistical details.

Must hold a valid and legally obtained French driver's license.

Must have efficient planning and organizational skills to manage a large number of logistical details.

Must be able to diagnose and handle preventive maintenance and first-echelon automotive repairs.

Ability to detect vehicle defects and report them immediately to authorities concerned.

Must quickly and calmly evaluate risks and alternative actions always assuring the maximum safety of the passengers.

Must have basic computer skills to maintain reports and for communication purposes.

Must possess a valid French driver's license B, C and D.

Must possess a valid French driver's license B, C and D.

SALARY: the annual gross salary includes: the profit-sharing allowance, the vacation allowance, the bonus allowance and the “Comité d’Entreprise” allowance.

MEAL TICKETS: Meal tickets have a face value of EUR 8.25/day. 60% of the daily amount is paid by the U.S. Government. An employee contribution of EUR 3.30 per ticket will be deducted in payroll. The number of meal tickets is limited to 202 workdays per year.

TRANSPORTATION: Employees are eligible for a reimbursement of 50% of the cost of public transportation passes purchased for commuting purposes.

HOLIDAYS: The U.S. Missions in France observe eleven U.S. holidays per year and up to ten French holidays.

WE ALSO OFFER:

• A rewarding work environment at the heart of bilateral relations
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful and diverse projects
• An inter-agency awards program to recognize outstanding contributions
• Real opportunities at the crossroads of commitment and skills provided employees have the required qualifications, relevant experience, and the motivation to grow
• Special leave: 5 days per year dedicated to caring for a sick family member (with supporting documentation)
• Workplace wellness program
• Employee onboarding program

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Benefits: Agency Benefits:

SALARY: the annual gross salary includes: the profit-sharing allowance, the vacation allowance, the bonus allowance and the “Comité d’Entreprise” allowance.

MEAL TICKETS: Meal tickets have a face value of EUR 8.25/day. 60% of the daily amount is paid by the U.S. Government. An employee contribution of EUR 3.30 per ticket will be deducted in payroll. The number of meal tickets is limited to 202 workdays per year.

TRANSPORTATION: Employees are eligible for a reimbursement of 50% of the cost of public transportation passes purchased for commuting purposes.

HOLIDAYS: The U.S. Missions in France observe eleven U.S. holidays per year and up to ten French holidays.

WE ALSO OFFER:

• A rewarding work environment at the heart of bilateral relations
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful and diverse projects
• An inter-agency awards program to recognize outstanding contributions
• Real opportunities at the crossroads of commitment and skills provided employees have the required qualifications, relevant experience, and the motivation to grow
• Special leave: 5 days per year dedicated to caring for a sick family member (with supporting documentation)
• Workplace wellness program
• Employee onboarding program
• Fun HR events

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:

A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.

• Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
• AEFM / USEFM
• Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights **

** This level of preference applies to all FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

* IMPORTANT: US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFMs, and AEFMs only, please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.

ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS

• Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.
• Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.

The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:

• Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.
• Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.

All ordinarily resident (OR) applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration. The Mission does not sponsor work permits.

Please make sure you enter ALL your work experience(s) and education and ALL your languages (including your native language).

Attached Curriculum files will not be considered.

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold anon-sensitiveclearance.

Required Documents:

• Residency Permit(if applicable)
• Work Permit (if applicable)
• High school diploma (if applicable)
• Driver’s License
• Certificate(if applicable)
• Professional License(if applicable)

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

• Copy of Sponsor's Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Officeat [e-mail] .