US Embassy in South Africa Security Investigator Jobs in South Africa
US Embassy in South Africa Security Investigator Jobs in South Africa
DutiesThe Criminal Fraud Investigator (CFI) is embedded in the Consular Section and works under the direct supervision of the Assistant Regional Security Officer- Investigator (ARSO-I).
The incumbent conducts sensitive, routine, and complex criminal investigations of counterfeit/forged travel documents, human trafficking, and smuggling, U.S. fugitive extraditions, identity theft, bribery, extortion, conspiracy, misrepresentation, malfeasance, and terrorist travel.
To facilitate these investigations, the incumbent builds relationships with contacts of all levels throughout the region to include but not limited to relationships with the respective police forces, immigration agencies, airport security, and prosecutors’ offices, etc.
The incumbent is also responsible for working level liaison with U.S. law enforcement agencies and U.S. attorney’s offices throughout the United States and its territories.
Incumbent may also manage non-RSO Locally Engaged Staff (LE Staff) when they are involved in supporting criminal investigations within the DSS purview as well as fulfilling interagency requests for investigative support that perpetuate national security interests.
Incumbent can also work under the direction of the Senior Regional Security Officer (RSO) with concurrence from the ARSO-I.
The CFI is managed by the ARSO-I who is supported by the Overseas Criminal Investigations Division (DS/INV/OCI) in Washington DC.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Experience:
A minimum of five (5) years working in a professional capacity in a related criminal or investigative field within the local government
Experience working in conjunction with the U.S. government in the field(s) of criminal justice, security, or administrative investigations, or court processes with emphasis on technical, analytical or procedural investigations and/or applied operations with a concept of needs focused on identification, interception, interruption, or denial of criminal activities is required.
Job Knowledge:
A good working knowledge of documentary sources of information and familiarity with pertinent local laws such as invasion of privacy, marriage, divorce, etc. is necessary.
Knowledge about criminal activities and modus operandi of criminal organizations within the AOR.
The work requires a comprehensive command of local criminal law, judicial proceedings, analytical and legal research, as well as the ability to produce reports of investigations based on investigative efforts.
The incumbent must be
able to rapidly coordinate large scale, high profile investigations for both host nation and U.S. law enforcement and maintain a cadre of key contacts with a like interest in program goals.
Basic knowledge of U.S. travel document concerns, objective ideas in respect to the overall fraud trends, methods, and strategies in visa and passport fraud.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree
Evaluations:
Language:
Level IV Fluent speaking/reading/writing English is required.
Level IV Fluent in at least one other South African language is required.
Skills and Abilities:
Critical and independent thinker; self-starter, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as a team toward a common goal.
Strong computer skills, (word processing, spreadsheet management, presentations software) are required.
Incumbent will use analytical computer software such as i2 link analysis, or open source internet investigative tools to secure digital evidence and should be able to manipulate data exports from DOS databases for analytical review/import.
Must have skills to speak in public and do public presentations on a regular basis.
The incumbent must be able to write detailed and accurate reports in English that require little to no correction.
A valid driver's license valid for the last five (5) years.
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.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; US Embassy in South Africa Security Investigator Jobs in South Africa
Find daily jobs in South Africa. Jobs - South Africa jobs. Search our career portal & find the latest South African job positions, career opportunities & jobs in South Africa.
Jobs in South Africa - banking jobs, IT jobs, accounting jobs, NGO jobs, business administration, ICT, UN jobs, procurement jobs, education jobs, hospital jobs, human resources jobs, engineering, teaching jobs, and other careers in South Africa.
Find your dream job from 1000s of vacancies in South Africa posted and updated daily - click here!
Click here to post comments
Join in and write your own page! It's easy to do. How? Simply click here to return to 2 Best Africa Jobs.
