U.S. Embassy Jobs

Vacancy Announcement

Subject:     Security Investigator, FSN-7; FP-7*
Date: November 16, 2009 
No:  09-V031  
To:  All Interested Candidates

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OPEN TO:             All Interested Candidates
 
POSITION:            Security Investigator, FSN-7; FP-7*
                                   
OPENING DATE:     November 16, 2009
 
CLOSING DATE:     November  30, 2009
 
WORK HOURS:       Full-time; 40 hours/week
 
SALARY:                   *Ordinarily Resident: J$1,807,691 p.a. (Starting salary)
(Position Grade: FSN-7)

*Not Ordinarily Resident: US$36,421 p.a. (Starting salary)
(Position Grade: FP-7 is confirmed by Washington)
 
NOTE:  ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDING IN COUNTRY OR PLAN TO RESIDE IN COUNTRY TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.  ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS OR MEMBERS OF HOUSEHOLD MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR REMAINING AT POST.

The U.S. Embassy in Jamaica is seeking a Security Investigator to work on a full time basis in the Regional Security Office.
 
BASIC FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
 
To provide security services to the Embassy, to include conducting both personnel/ background investigations of applicants for Embassy positions as well as assisting Department of State headquarters in conducting background investigations for Diplomatic Security applicants. Incumbent also conducts, under the direction of the Regional Security Officer, criminal investigations, as necessary. Incumbent assists Embassy staff in emergency situations, to include those situations requiring assistance from the Jamaica Constabulary Force as well as provide protective support to visiting U.S. dignitaries. Also does fraud investigations and other security investigations.
 
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

NOTE:  All applicants are instructed to address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion.

1. Education: Completion of High School required. 
2. Experience: Three to five years in police, security or related field required. 
3. Language Proficiency: Must be able to speak and write English fluently.
4. Knowledge: Must have a working knowledge of Jamaican law, as well as an understanding of Jamaican government agencies and their functions.  Must possess working knowledge of basic computer word processing programs, MS Outlook and Internet Explorer.
5. Abilities and Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; specialized report writing; investigative techniques; protective security techniques; weapons proficiency.  Must have a valid Jamaican driver's license.

SELECTION PROCESS

Qualified Appointment Eligible Family Members (AEFM) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that all candidates address the required qualifications above in the application. 

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
 
1.   Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status
in determining successful candidacy.

2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.

3. Currently employed AEFM employees who hold an FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within 90 calendar days of their employment.

4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

TO APPLY

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
 
1.  Cover letter addressing the qualification requirements outlined above along with:
 
a.  Application for Federal Employment (SF-171 or OF-612); or

b.  A current resume or curriculum vitae; plus

2.  Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.

3.  Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

The Human Resources Office
U.S. Embassy
142 Old Hope Road
Kingston 6
 
POINT OF CONTACT

Email:hrokingston@state.gov
FAX:  (876) 702-6347

DEFINITIONS

1. AEFM:  A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided s/he meets all of the following criteria:
      --US citizen;
      --Spouse or child who is at least age 18;
      --Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service
      member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or
      establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;
--Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniform service member’s post of assignment abroad, approved safe haven abroad, or alternate safe haven abroad.
     
2.   EFM:  Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under Chief of Mission authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.

3    Member of Household:  A MOH is a person who: 1) Has accompanied, but is not/not on the travel orders of a U.S. citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign service post or establishment abroad; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household; and 3) Resides at post with the sponsoring employee.

4.  Ordinarily Resident (OR):  A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permits for employment in country.

5. Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR):  Typically NORs are US Citizen EFMs and EFMs of
      FS, GS, and uniform service members who are eligible for employment under an
     American USG pay plan, on the travel orders  and under the Chief of Mission
     Authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  November 30, 2009

The US Mission in Kingston 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.  The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.  Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.