Senior Security Investigator

Senior Security Investigator, FSN-11, FP-04

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:  15 - 2015

OPEN TO:                 All Interested Candidates

POSITION:               Senior Security Investigator, FSN-11, FP-04

OPENING DATE:   March 3, 2015

CLOSING DATE:    March 17, 2015

WORK HOURS:      Full time; 40 hours/week

SALARY:                  Not Ordinarily Resident: FP-04 (Starting salary to be determined by Washington)
                                    Ordinarily Resident:  (Starting Salary) (Position Grade: FSN – 11)

NOTE:   For ordinarily resident employees, salary will be paid in local    currency using the established exchange rate.

NOTE:  ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Mission Addis Ababa is seeking an individual for the position of Senior Security Investigator in the Regional Security Office of the Embassy.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The Senior Foreign Service National Investigator (S/FSNI) serves as the primary advisor to the Regional Security Office (RSO) on security and law enforcement matters.  The incumbent manages the local security office and directly supervises three FSNIs and two Investigative Assistants.  The S/FSNI maintains liaison with police and security officials and advises the RSO on threats and emerging trends. The S/FSNI serves as the local coordinator for the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) and law enforcement training programs. The S/FSNI provides protection and security support for dignitaries requiring RSO support.  The S/FSNI manages the local investigative program, supervises sensitive investigations, and provides investigative support to U.S. law enforcement agencies. 

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available in the Human Resources Office. Contact (251-11-130-60-00, Ext. 6383)

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

NOTE:  All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.  Supporting documentations (e.g., letters of employment, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above should also be submitted.

1. Required Education: University degree in Public Administration, Management, Business Administration, Police Science, International Relations, Law, Military Science, Security Management, or Political Science is required.  One year of experience in the specified field will be equivalent to one year of education.

2. Required Experience:  A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement, investigative work, security management or a related area, preferably in the police or in a related field of security work is required.  Out of the Ten years work experience, three years of experience should be in a supervisory capacity.

3. Language Requirement: Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading English and Amharic is required. (English language proficiency will be tested)

4. Knowledge:  Working knowledge of the Foreign Affairs Manual and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security Instructions and Procedures pertaining to security and investigations.  Good working knowledge of the standard principles and techniques of investigation.  Good working knowledge of documentary sources of information and familiarity with pertinent Ethiopian laws and regulations.  Good working knowledge of Ethiopian law enforcement and security services duties, responsibilities, and structure are required.

5. Skills and Abilities: Ability to maintain contacts with officials.  Ability to exercise initiative and resourcefulness in obtaining information.  Ability to draft reports and letters.  Valid Grade II driver's license is required.  Demonstrate proficiency in investigative techniques and report in a logical and objective manner.  Demonstrate proficiency in personal protection, first aid, self-defense techniques and the safe operation of vehicles is required.

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members and U.S. Veterans will be given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
  
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. 

2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

4. Currently employed Not Ordinarily Residents hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or

2. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1-24 of the Universal Application for Employment along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; or

3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same informationfound on the UAE; plus

4. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans’ preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional U.S. Veterans’ preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.

5. Any other documentation (e.g., letters of employment; essays, certificates, awards; driving license; and copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number)
H. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
I. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No) 
J. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide 
K. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type  
L. Days available to work
M. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S.  Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
N. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference 
O. Education 
P. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
Q. Language Skills 
R. Work Experience
S. References

SUBMIT APPLICATION TOU.S. Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box: 1014
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia  

POINT OF CONTACTHuman Resources Office 
Telephone: 251-11-130-60-00, Ext. 6383
E-Mail: HROaddisababa@state.gov
FAX: 251-11-124-24-03

DEFINITIONS

1. U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Member: For purposes of receiving a preference in hiring for a qualified position, a USEFM is an individual who meets the following criteria:

1. U.S. citizen; and

2. The spouse or domestic partner (as defined in 3 FAM 1610) of the sponsoring employee, or a child of the sponsoring employee, who is an unmarried child 18 to 20 years old; and

3. Listed on the travel orders or approved Form OF-126 , of the sponsoring employee, (i.e., a  direct-hire FS, CS, or uniformed service member who is permanently assigned to or stationed abroad at a U.S. mission, or at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; and is under Chief Of Mission authority and either:
a) Resides at the sponsoring employee’s post of assignment abroad or, as appropriate, at an office of the American Institute in Taiwan; or
b) Resides at an involuntary separate maintenance allowance (ISMA) location. (The individual will not be listed on the sponsoring officer’s travel orders, but will have a Form SF-1190, processed authorizing ISMA.)

For all other definitions, please seehttp://www.state.gov/documents/organization/85367.pdf.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: March 17, 2015