Security Investigator (OBO) at American Embassy Kigali Mission Rwanda

1 Security Investigator (OBO) at  American Embassy Kigali Mission Rwanda
Security Investigator (OBO)

American Embassy Kigali Mission Rwanda | Type: Job
Published: 2024-09-24 | Deadline: 2024-10-11

Security Investigator (OBO)

Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2024-015R

The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for Security Investigator (OBO). The position is open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.

Duties: Under the supervision of the Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) Site Security Coordinator (SSC), serves as the Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI)/Security Investigator for all security related activities associated with the construction of the Kigali Energy Conservation Project. Works independently and provides security and secretarial services in support of the project including background investigations, screening calls, file maintenance, etc. Maintains liaison with local police, OBO contractors, Local Guard Force (LGF), security organizations and other security authorities.

Job Knowledge:

  • Good working knowledge of procedures and policies of the U.S. government and security office with regards to conducting background investigations and determining suitability for employment and access to U.S. government facilities.
  • Good knowledge of host country legal system and institutions, criminal law, and U.S. Government security standards and regulation procedures.
  • Good working knowledge of documentary sources of information, ability to maintain extensive contacts with officials of various local agencies, ability to exercise initiative and use research skills in obtaining information or evidence.

Skills And Abilities:

  • Good computer skills in Word, Outlook, Power Point, and Excel.
  • Ability to draft concise reports and letters of inquiry in English.
  • Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain contacts with officials of various agencies.
  • Must be able to conduct thorough interviews and evaluate honesty of candidate or employee.
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

  • All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust security clearance. 
  • All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.  
  • Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (MONTH) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

  • Two (2) years of post-secondary education is required.

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:

Minimum three (3) years of security related experience of progressively responsible experience in investigative work with police or private security organization.

 

Language: 

 

  • Good Working Knowledge in English (speaking/reading/writing).
  • Fluency of Kinyarwanda (speaking, reading, and writing).

All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by October 11, 2024.

Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please note that e-mailed applications are not accepted. Only applications submitted through our Electronic Recruitment Application will be considered.