L’Ambassade des États-Unis en Côte d’Ivoire recrute un Enquêteur de sécurité, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Overview
- Hiring Path:
- • Open to the public
- Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
- For USEFM – FP is FP-06. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Open-to : 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:
- We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.
- Summary:
- The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks or after completion of a notice period if any) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
- Supervisory Position:
- No
- Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
- No
- Travel Required:
- Occasional Travel
Coordinates with local authorities by traveling to different cities in the country to facilitate VIP visits to those locations
Duties
Working in the Regional Security Office (RSO), the Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI) conducts security investigations and maintains liaison with local police and other security and law enforcement officials. The FSNI assists the RSO team in coordinating protection for post personnel and visiting U.S. government officials, obtaining and reporting on information concerning potential security threats to post personnel, facilities, or information.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Investigation 60%
- Conducts background investigations on candidates for employment and on local contractors to determine suitability for business.
- Conducts research on behalf of other U.S. law enforcement agencies for criminal investigation.
- Liaison 20%
- Develops and maintains contacts with local government authorities, the police and other law enforcement and private security entities to protect the security of post personnel, coordinate U.S. dignitary visits, and facilitates international conferences.
- Coordinates with local authorities by traveling to different cities in the country to facilitate VIP visits to those locations.
- Assists post employees involved in crimes and accidents to coordinate with local police.
Threat Analysis 10%
- Gathers and evaluates intelligence information concerning threats against post personnel, facilities, or information.
- Works with local contacts to receive and verify criminal, counterintelligence, terrorist or other threat information.
- Monitors trends in significant criminal and terrorist activities and any relevant socio-political developments in country and produces analytical reports on the impact of these developments on the post security environment.
Administrative work 10%
- Maintains staff briefing and debriefing records and vehicle fuel usage logs.
- Performs translation service for RSO when required.
*Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.
Qualifications and Evaluations
- Requirements:
- EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in law enforcement, military, private security, or investigation is required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Good working knowledge of the local and regional judicial system including criminal laws and procedures, and laws regarding marriage divorce, adoption and military service.
• Detailed knowledge of investigative techniques and security databases required. - Education Requirements:
- A minimum of two (2) years University Studies is required.
- Evaluations:
- LANGUAGE:
English level III (Good working knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. “This will be tested”.
French level IV (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. “This may be tested” .SKILLS AND ABILITIES : A valid driver’s license is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to conduct investigations with utmost discretion required
• Ability to draft correspondence and reports in English; and skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook applications required.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting requiredEQUAL 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.
- Qualifications:
- All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Benefits and Other Info
- Benefits:
- Agency Benefits:
- Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
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: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights *** IMPORTANT: 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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, 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.
** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.
How to Apply
- How to Apply:
- All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust-Local background Investigation clearance.
To apply for this position click the “Submit Application” button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
- Required Documents:
- To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
All Applicants:
• Residency and/or Work Permit (required)
• Proof of ivoirian citizenship (if applicable) (CNI, Attestation d’identité, passport, certificat de nationalité etc) (required)• Current mission employees who are not Ivoirians are exceptionally eligible to apply and must provide copy of their “carte consulaire” or other identity document (if applicable)
• College degree (and/or transcript) (required)
• Any other relevant document
• Driver’s License (required)
• Certificate or LicenseEligible Family Member Applicants:
• Copy of Sponsor’s 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) - Next Steps:
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Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information – the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Embassy in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire