Job opportunity

Security Support Assistant - RSO

U. S . Embassy Nairobi Nairobi 3 years ago

Job description

Overview

Announcement Number: Nairobi-2022-096

Position Title: Security Support Assistant - RSO

Opening Period: 11/09/2022 – 11/23/2022

Series: FSN-710

Salary/Grade: Position Grade: FSN-4; FP-AA

Summary: The U.S. Mission in Nairobi is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Security Support Assistant in Regional Security Office.

Responsibilities

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 threat activities. The position entails extended periods of time outdoors and the incumbent will also be used for other security tasks as directed.

Requirements and qualifications

Additional education

  • Completion of high school is required.

Experience

1 Year

Additional experience

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

Additional skills

  • 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

Terms and conditions

  • 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.
  • Applications should be submitted by 23rd November 2022
  • Interested candidates for this position must submit their application to the following link for consideration: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=m0pdtytbpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=40822&orgId=25

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Security