Security Investigator at US Embassy

Announcement Number: Lagos-2023-040
Series/Grade: LE - 0705 8
Promotion Potential: LE-8
Hiring Agency: Consulate General Lagos
Work Schedule: Full-time - 40 hours per week

Overview

• Hiring Path: Open to the public
• Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
  • For USEFM - FP is 06.  Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
  • All Interested Applicants / All Sources
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation
• Appointment Type Details: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.

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 (6 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
• Supervisory Position: No
• Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Duties

• The incumbent works directly for the Senior Foreign Services National Investigator (SFSNI) and conducts background investigation of new and existing locally employed staff, as well as sponsored contract staff.
• The FSNI conducts special investigations, liaises with high level contacts in Nigerian Police and performs security support functions in support of Consulate events and travel program.
• The FSNI will be located in the Consulate Office Building.

Qualifications and Evaluations
Education Requirements:

• Two (2) years of College / University studies is required.

Experience:  

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in investigative work with military, police or a private organization is required.

Job Knowledge

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of investigation is required.
• Working knowledge of security and diplomatic security instructions as well as procedures at a diplomatic post is required.
• Must be fully abreast of the Nigerian security environment and workings of various security organizations.

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Applicants MUST address ALL language proficiency requirements to be considered.

Language:  

• Good Working Knowledge speaking/reading/writing English is required.
• Good Working Knowledge in speaking Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa is required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain extensive contacts with officials of various local agencies including the Police is required.
• Ability to deal effectively with others and to obtain their cooperation.
• Must be able to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information and report facts accurately in a logical, concise and objective manner.
• Must possess a valid driver license.

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 and Other Info

Benefits
Agency Benefits:

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in (insert post and/or country name) 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:

• For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

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”), 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.?)