Work Vacancies

Foreign Service National Investigator,Abuja,US Embassy Nigeria

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Foreign Service National Investigator in the Regional Security Office.

Purpose

Incumbent serves as an advisor to the Regional Security Office (RSO) on all matters of security. In addition to conducting US Embassy job-related investigators, the incumbent conducts sensitive criminal and consular fraud investigations. The incumbent maintains regular liaison between US Embassy RSO and Abuja local police and other Government of Nigeria (GON) security entities. The incumbent stays well-informed of all securityrelated matters to provide up-to-date security briefings to new LES and to the RSO.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences is required.
Minimum of three (3) years of prior experience in a law enforcement office is required.
Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading in English is required.
Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading in Hausa, Igbo or Yoruba is required.
Advanced security and law enforcement experience in Nigeria as well as an understanding of the security apparatus are required.
Candidate must possess a valid professional driver’s license.
Candidate must possess ability to independently resolve discrepancies and negative perceptions between Nigerian police/other GON security authorities and
the RSO/US Embassy.

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Closing Date: April 26, 2012

Criminal Fraud Investigator,Abuja,US Embassy Nigeria

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Criminal Fraud Investigator in the Regional Security Office.

Purpose

The Criminal Fraud Investigator (CFI) will conduct criminal investigations throughout Nigeria and the surrounding region, reporting to the Assistant Regional Security OfficerInvestigations (ARSO-I) as part of the Overseas Criminal Investigators (OCI) program governed by a Memorandum of Understanding between the Bureau of Consular Affairs and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The CFI may be called on to provide court dispositions or testimony as part of host nation criminal prosecution.

Qualification

College degree from a recognized college or university in the fields of law enforcement, criminal justice, law, criminology, forensics, social sciences, journalism, and a minimum of six months of formal professional training in the fields of investigation, criminal justice, law enforcement, security, fraud/loss prevention, and/or consular work is required.
Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in the fields of investigator, criminal justice, law enforcement, fraud/loss prevention, security and/or consular
work is required.
Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading in English is required.
Candidate must possess in-depth knowledge of Nigeria and other travel document
security and control features and analysis techniques.
Candidate must possess or acquire excellent computer and data-management skills.
Candidate must be able to operate with little to no supervision in dynamic and
hazardous environments

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Closing Date: April 26, 2012

Bodyguard,Abuja,US Embassy Nigeria

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for
the position of Bodyguard in the Regional Security Office.

Purpose

Ambassador Protection Detail (APD) Bodyguards are responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for conduct of foreign policy. Bodyguards are responsible for protecting Chief of Mission (COM) personnel and official visitors from physical harm
and embarrassment.

Qualification

Completion of Secondary School is required.
A minimum of three (3) years of providing close protection service or protective service driving is required.
Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading in English is required.
Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading in Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa or other local dialect is required.
Candidate must be familiar with Nigerian driving laws, local customs and cultural norms.
Candidate must have defense driving skills, able to operate non-armored and fully armored vehicles (FAVs).
Candidate must be able to maintain situational awareness and conduct countersurveillance to enhance post’s off-compound security posture.

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Closing Date: April 26, 2012