Security Investigator (RSO) - All Interested Applicants

The U.S. Embassy Nairobi Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI) is responsible for conducting complex and sensitive investigations including personal suitability, fraud, and malfeasance for US Government (USG) agencies operating under the Chief of Mission (COM). The FSNI maintains liaison with high level host government police, law enforcement and security organizations, customs and immigration officials, and judicial and legislative officials. The FSNI serves as the Regional Security Officer's advisor on threats to the official U.S. Embassy community and facilities.

• Process background investigations using the Regional Security Office Local Vetting system RESOLVE while ensuring each case is submitted in a timely manner according to the Overseas Vetting Guidelines and RSO Nairobi Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Conduct thorough subject interviews and multiple reference interviews to include employment and neighborhood checks.
• Serve as RSO's liaison with the Government of Kenya (GoK) law enforcement and security community, and with GoK judicial and legislative officials.
• Arrange meetings with senior level contacts both in Nairobi and in remote regions of Kenya to develop information on the security and crime environment that may impact both the public and private American citizen community.
• Coordinate with Ambassador's Bodyguard Detail and security for U.S. Government Dignitaries (20%).
• Coordinate closely with the Kenyan National Police Service through its various units for provision of armed GSU officers to provide a Personal Security Detail (PSD) to the U.S. Ambassador.
• Review all official trip requests within Kenya, liaise with local police in the destination area, determine if there are any security issues that will impact travel, and provide analysis to the RSO.

• Security clearance: All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Security clearance.
• Education: Two years of university studies in international studies, security, law enforcement, legal affairs, or related field is required.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of experience in law enforcement, military, private security, or investigations is required.
• You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.
• Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.