Surveillance Detection Monitor at US Embassy

Job holder provides security for U.S. Personnel and facilities by conducting Surveillance Detection (SD) operations as a member of a tactical team of SD personnel. SD Monitors observe, recognize and report potential surveillance and other suspicious incidents directed against U.S. Government facilities and/or personnel and initiate emergency responses to possible hostile actions, as necessary, to safeguard life and property.                                                           

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

• One (1) year of military, police, or private experience in the field of security is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: 

• Knowledge of surveillance techniques, familiarity with local pedestrian and vehicular traffic patterns and habits, awareness of cultural norms and customs is required. The position requires good working knowledge of the host city's geography and general culture. 

Education Requirements:

• Completion of secondary school is required.

Evaluations:

• This may be tested. Please specify your level of proficiency in the language listed.

LANGUAGE: 

• Limited knowledge in speaking/reading/writing of English is required.  Good working knowledge in speaking/reading/writing of Igbo, Hausa or Yoruba is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

•  Must possess a valid Nigerian drivers license.   
• Must be skilled in the use of communications equipment, cameras, and basic information technology systems.
• Must provide detailed oral reports.
• Must work independently and adapt to a wide range of threat and environmental conditions.
• Must have good observation skills.