Bodyguard — Embaixada dos EUA (Maputo)

The essentials: Bodyguard at the US Embassy in Maputo — permanent local position, 40 hrs/week, published salary of 18,655 USD/year. Applications at the erajobs.state.gov portal; deadline October 20, 2026.

About the position

The US Embassy in Maputo is looking for a Bodyguard for its Regional Security Office (RSO) — the unit that manages the safety of diplomats and visitors to the country.

Whoever fills this role executes protection operations for the Ambassador, the Chief of Mission (COM), and other visiting officials, in a program with three priority tiers: close protection of the protectee, facility visits, and ties with Mozambican security forces.

The job is not a simple desk role: it requires a physical evaluation and a defensive driving test before starting, and driving protectee vehicles is part of the position when required by operations.

Who we are looking for

Someone with at least three years of experience in personal security, armed escort, police, infantry, or combat arms — in a military, police, or private sector context. The person must work in sometimes hazardous environments without losing composure, and accept variable schedules, 24-hour on-call shifts, and travel outside Maputo when required by operations.

Experience driving armored vehicles and training in defensive driving are a plus, when available.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Execute close protection for the COM or other designated protectees, during transport by bus, on foot, or on static duty, under the supervision of the Bodyguard Chief and RSO management.
• Provide perimeter security — maintain static posts and conduct counter-surveillance at events attended by the protectee.
• Prepare daily reports for the Regional Security Officer, covering duties performed, equipment, expenses, and any observed irregularities.
• Plan security at hotels, convention centers, restaurants, and other venues visited by the protectee, and produce primary, secondary, and emergency routes. Approximately 20% of the time.
• Maintain ties with security forces, protocol, and Mozambican authorities at all levels to ensure smooth protection operations. Approximately 10% of the time.
• Drive protectee vehicles when required by operations, applying defensive driving skills required for the position. The remainder of duty time — approximately 70% — is close protection.

What the embassy offers

• Published salary: 18,655 USD per year, in a permanent local position with a probationary period.
• Benefits package: allowance of 1,450 USD per year for other purposes, comprehensive medical insurance for self and dependents, local pension fund (17.5% of annual base salary per year of service, available at age 55 with at least 5 years of service), and 13th-month salary.
• 11 US federal holidays per year, in addition to Mozambican official holidays.
• Full-time, 40 hours per week, with promotion potential within the position (LE-5, when merit warrants).

How to apply

Open the official job portal of the US Mission in Mozambique — erajobs.state.gov (announcement MAPUTO-2026-015) — and click on "Apply to This Vacancy" at the top of the page. In the application form, address every requirement of the announcement: relevant experience, educational background, English and Portuguese skills, and specific competencies requested for description. The embassy warns that an incomplete application may be disqualified before closing.

Documents to attach to the form: a copy of your identity document or passport (or work permit), driver's license, and high school diploma. You may modify your application at any time before the closing date.

Application closing deadline: October 20, 2026. After closing, the embassy's human resources office contacts selected candidates. All position details are available in the official vacancy announcement on the US Mission in Mozambique website.

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