Security Investigator (Criminal Fraud Investigator) Full Time

Job Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Ethiopia is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Criminal Fraud investigator in the RSO office.

Duties

The Criminal Fraud Investigator (CFI) is embedded in the Consular Section and works under the direct supervision of the Overseas Criminal Investigator (OCI) The incumbent conducts sensitive, routine, and complex criminal investigations of counterfeit/forged travel documents, human trafficking, and smuggling, U.S. fugitive extraditions, identity theft, bribery, extortion, conspiracy, misrepresentation, malfeasance, and terrorist travel. To facilitate these investigations, the incumbent builds relationships with contacts of all levels throughout the region including but not limited to relationships with the respective police forces, immigration agencies, airport security, and prosecutors’ offices, etc. The incumbent is also responsible for working-level liaison with U.S. law enforcement agencies and U.S. attorney’s offices throughout the United States and its territories. Incumbents may also manage non-RSO Locally Engaged Staff (LE Staff) when they are involved in supporting criminal investigations within the DSS purview as well as fulfilling interagency requests for investigative support that perpetuate national security interests. Incumbents can also work under the direction of the Senior Regional Security Officer (RSO) with concurrence from OCI Headquarters. The CFI is managed by the OCI and is supported by the Overseas Criminal Investigations Division (DS/INV/OCI) in Washington DC.

Job Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• The selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period (4 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in any of the following fields: Law, Law Enforcement, Security, International Relations, Politics, Criminal Justice, and Forensics or Police Science 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.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• A minimum of five years working in a professional capacity in a related criminal or investigative field within the local government or experience working in conjunction with the U.S. or government in the field(s) of criminal justice, security, or administrative investigations, or court processes with emphasis on technical, analytical or procedural investigations and/or applied operations with a concept of needs focused on identification, interception, interruption, or denial of criminal activities is required.

Language:

• Fluency in Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required. Fluency in Speaking/Reading/Writing Amharic is required. (These may be tested)

Job Knowledge:

• A good working knowledge of documentary sources of information and familiarity with pertinent local laws such as invasion of privacy, marriage, divorce, etc. is necessary. Knowledge about criminal activities and modus operandi of criminal organizations within the AOR. The work requires a comprehensive command of local criminal law, judicial proceedings, analytical and legal research, as well as the ability to produce reports of investigations based on investigative efforts. The incumbent must be able to rapidly coordinate large-scale, high-profile investigations for both host nation and U.S. law enforcement and maintain a cadre of key contacts with a like interest in program goals. Basic knowledge of U.S. travel document concerns, objective ideas in respect to the overall fraud trends, methods, and strategies in visa and passport fraud.

Skills And Abilities:

• Critical and independent thinker; self-starter, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as a team toward a common goal. Strong computer skills, (word processing, spreadsheet management, presentations software) are required. Incumbent will use analytical computer software such as i2 link analysis, or open source internet investigative tools to secure digital evidence and should be able to manipulate data exports from DOS databases for analytical review/import. Must have skills to speak in public and do public presentations on a regular basis. The incumbent must be able to write detailed and accurate reports in English that require little to no correction. Must hold a valid 2nd Grade/ Automotive driver’s license for the last five years.

Benefits and Other Info

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

For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.

Other Information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: 

A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference

How To Apply

Send your CV and application letter to: https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=v0jrvwdnpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=64216&orgId=79