Hiring Path:• Open to the publicWho May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:For USEFM – FS is 06.  Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.

•    All Interested Applicants/All SourcesSecurity Clearance Required:Public Trust

– Background InvestigationAppointment TypePermanent

Appointment Type Details:Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Job Summary:The U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa/Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Security Investigator.

The work schedule for this position is:

• Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable time period (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position:NoRelocation Expenses Reimbursed:NoTravel Required:25% or less

Travels to different cities in the country to coordinate with local authorities to facilitate VIP travels.

Duties and Requirements

Working in the Regional Security Office (RSO), the Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI) conducts security investigations and maintains liaison with local police and other security and law enforcement officials. The FSNI assists the RSO team in coordinating protection for post personnel and visiting U.S. government officials, obtaining and reporting on information concerning potential security threats to post personnel, facilities, or information.

Job Requirements

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in law enforcement, military, private security, or investigation is required.Note: Please upload all copies of your work experience under “Other Document 1 or 2

Education: A minimum of two (2) years University studies is required.Note: Please upload all copies of your Education under “University Degree”Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level 3 (Good working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. (This may be tested).Level 4 (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing Amharic is required (This may be tested).

 (You are required to pass the English Placement Test (EPT) that is conducted by the Human Resources Office).

Skills and Abilities: (These may be tested)

• A valid Ethiopian II grade driver’s license is required. Must have had a valid driver’s license for a minimum of five (5) years. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to conduct investigations with utmost discretion

• Ability to draft correspondence and reports in English; and skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook applications.

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.

Note: Please upload the driver’s license under “Driver’s License”

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.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:Agency Benefits:Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 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:

How to Apply

Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order using THIS LINK

  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.