Security Investigator

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.

Investigations

• Conducts background investigations on candidates for employment and on local contractors to determine suitability for business.
• Conducts research on behalf of other U.S. law enforcement agencies for criminal investigation.

Liaison

• Develops and maintains contacts with local government authorities, the police and other law enforcement and private security entities to protect the security of post personnel, coordinate U.S. dignitary visits, and facilitates international conferences.
• Coordinates with local authorities by traveling to different cities in the country to facilitate VIP visits to those locations.
• Assists post employees involved in crimes and accidents to coordinate with local police.

Threat Analysis

• Gathers and evaluates intelligence information concerning threats against post personnel, facilities, or information.
• Works with local contacts to receive and verify criminal, counterintelligence, terrorist or other threat information.
• Monitors trends in significant criminal and terrorist activities and any relevant socio-political developments in country and produces analytical reports on the impact of these developments on the post security environment.

Administrative Work

• Maintains staff briefing and debriefing records and vehicle fuel usage logs.
• Performs translation service for RSO when required.

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:

• Public trust security clearance.

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.

Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time 5 weeks upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

A minimum of two (2) years University Studies is required.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.

You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.

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. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Experience requirements:

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in law enforcement, military, private security, or investigation is required.

Language:

English: Level 3 - Good working knowledge; speaking, reading & writing.

Slovenian: Level 4 - Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate.

Job Knowledge:

Good working knowledge of the local and regional judicial system.

Skills And Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to conduct investigations with utmost discretion.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.

Benefits:

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for local employees.

In addition to Adjusted Basic Salary, the employee is entitled to the following:

1. Meals Allowance – 2,069.60 EUR per year*
2. Transportation Allowance - 444 EUR per year to be paid on a bi-weekly basis
3. Bonus - a one-month bonus (2/24 of ABS); to be paid: 1/2 in PP No. 10, and: 1/2 in PP No. 23.

How to Apply:

Click the "Apply to This Vacancy" button at the top of the page to begin your application. For an instructional video on how to apply click here.

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

Required Documents:

Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

All Applicants:

• University Degree - 2 years studies
• Driver's License (if applicable)
• Professional License (if applicable)
• Resume/CV

In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:

• Copy of Sponsor's Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• Passport copy
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans' Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:

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Thank you for your application and your interest in working with us.