Surveillance Detection Technician, FSN-05 at US Embassy

Work Hours: Full-Time; 40 hours/week

Basic Function of the Position

• Incumbent is responsible for the compilation of individual reports in a standard format.
• This includes the input of SD sighting reports and images into an automated data processing database; retrieving/extracting reports of data; regularly reviewing report data to identify trends, patterns, event occurrences, frequency of sightings and preparing appropriate reports for the RSO/ARSO’s review.
• Also responsible for daily tracking of local crime reports from open sources and dissemination to about 100 addressees including foreign embassies in Nigeria.
• S/he supports the Surveillance Detection (SD) Coordinator and shift supervisors in overseeing the SD team operations, administration and logistics. May be directed to work undercover during special events.

Position Requirements
Note: All applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

• Completion of Secondary School Education is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in computer data entry and surveillance detection is required. One of the three years of experience must be in military, police, surveillance/observation or security.
• Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Writing/Reading in English is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
• Good working knowledge of local security issues is required.
• The ability to draft comprehensive reports, analyze and manage raw data as it pertains to surveillance detection operations and local crime is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access is required. Must have a valid Nigerian driver’s license.

Additional Selection Criteria

• Management will consider nepotism, conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
• Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply
• The candidate must be able to obtain and hold the local security certification after selection.

Salary
OR - Ordinarily Resident (OR) - 3,113,911 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-05
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.