Security Investigator Supervisor

DUE: 14 JULY 2023

Duties

As supervisor of the FSNI Unit in the Regional Security Office (RSO), the Senior Foreign Service National Investigator (SFNI) is the principal security advisor on host country law enforcement and security matters. The SFNI is responsible for maintaining high-level contacts with local police and other host government security entities; assisting in the protection of post personnel and visiting U.S. government officials; obtaining and reporting on information concerning potential security threats to post
personnel, facilities, or information; managing the local staff security briefing program and other RSO programs and initiatives; conducting sensitive investigations.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: 

• Minimum of five years of law enforcement, military, private security, or investigative work experience is required.

Education Requirements:

Two years of university studies in general coursework is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: 

• English level IV (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
• Shona level IV (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
  OR
• Ndebele level IV (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• A valid driver’s license
• Ability to maintain extensive contacts at all levels within the host country law enforcement and security agencies
• Ability to conduct sensitive investigations to include handling evidence with utmost discretion
• Ability to train and supervise the work of others
• Ability to draft correspondence and written reports in English
• Computer software programs to include Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint).

• A working knowledge of documentary sources of information and familiarity with local and regional laws regarding marriage, divorce, adoption, and military service.
• A good working knowledge of the FAM and FAH pertaining to security policies and procedures.
• A good understanding of RSO’s interaction with counterpart agencies at post.

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.
Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Harare/Zimbabwe 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:

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
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”), 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.

COVID-19 Requirements for Eligible Family Members. As required by Executive Order 14043, Eligible Family Members who will be employed on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Temporary Appointment (TEMP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee’s duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a medical or religious accommodation. Eligible Family Members who will be employed on a Personal Services Agreement and compensated under the USG pay plan will be required to attest to their vaccination status using the Vaccine Attestation Form. If you are not fully vaccinated or decline to provide this information, you will be required to demonstrate proof of a negative COVID-19 test completed within 72 hours of entry to a Mission facility and comply with enhanced COVID-19 mitigation protocols. If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding these requirements.

COVID-19 Requirements for Local Candidates. Candidates who will be employed on either a Personal Services Agreement or a direct hire appointment and compensated under the Mission’s Local Compensation Plan will be required to follow all Mission COVID-19 policies applicable to Locally Employed Staff. If selected for the position, the agency will provide you additional information regarding these requirements.

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