US Embassy in Nairobi Security Support Assistant Jobs in Kenya

US Embassy in Nairobi Security Support Assistant Jobs in Kenya

Duties

The incumbent provides security support to the Regional Security Office (RSO) by collecting, documenting and writing/submitting situation and incident reports in order for RSO personnel to have the most recent security data available.

The Security Support Assistant will be called upon to brief RSO personnel with clear and concise reports on trending criminal tactics/techniques and latest open source collection and tabulation of security activities. The position entails extended periods of time outdoors and the incumbent will also be used for other security tasks as directed.

Security Support (90% of time)

Job holder is responsible for conducting security analysis within an assigned area. Job holder’s primary duties include identifying suspicious activity and submits information to support analysis; engages in close observation to identify and report potential threat directed against U.S. Government facilities, employees, family members, and residences. Job holder initiates emergency responses to possible threats, as necessary, to safeguard life and property.

Reporting (10% of time)

Job holder makes verbal and written reports on findings to the responsible supervisory security personnel. May be required to maintain records and/or perform data entry into software applications.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

Experience:

A minimum of one (1) year of military, police, or private experience in the field of security required.

Job Knowledge:

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 high school is required.

Evaluations:

Language:

Level II English (Limited Knowledge, Writing/Reading/Speaking) is required. (This may be tested) and Level III Swahili (Good Working knowledge, Writing/ Reading/ Speaking) is required.

Skills and Abilities:

Must have a valid driver's license

Must be able to write clear and understandable reports

Must have knowledge of local customs and local laws.

Must be able to work in

different shifts and during inclement weather conditions.

Must have good data entry skills. Must be able to use cameras.

Must be competent in MS Office software applications

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, colour, 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.

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Nairobi, Kenya 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 **


How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; US Embassy in Nairobi Security Support Assistant Jobs in Kenya

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