Senior Foreign Service National Investigator (Security Investigator) (Current Mission Employees)
2025-09-19T15:39:14+00:00
U.S. Embassy
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FULL_TIME
Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam
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Tanzania
Public Administration, and Government
Admin & Office
2025-10-03T17:00:00+00:00
Tanzania
8
Duties
Serves as the Regional Security Office’s (RSO) primary outreach and liaison to host government law enforcement and security entities, and as the principal and recognized authoritative security advisor to the RSO and COM, particularly as it relates to security programs which require extensive coordination with the host nation and/or security programs which may be particularly complex or demanding based on local environment. Supervises the Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI) Unit. Oversees the range of investigations conducted at post to include supervising background, as well as directly conducting special & sensitive cases for the RSO, and other complex investigations on behalf of associated agencies at post. Facilitates the protection of post personnel and visiting U.S. government officials. Manages all aspects of host nation capacity building and coordinates host nation role in post’s emergency preparedness programs. Responsible for the long-term and strategic planning of security and law enforcement initiatives with host nation. Security program(s) require more coordination with the host nation than what is typical due to frequency or complexity.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
- Security certificate; and
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
University Degree (B.S.) in law enforcement, criminology, or related major or host country equivalent.
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:
At least five (5) years as a professional investigator or special agent with substantive experience conducting complex & high-profile investigations (for example, fraud or organized crime) that require a mastery of investigative techniques and comprehensive knowledge of local legal procedures and host nation government law enforcement and security agency structures and operations.
Language:
Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing and ability to translate English is required. Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing and ability to translate Kiswahili is required. (This may be tested)
Job Knowledge:
- Expertise in the principles and techniques of conducting investigations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of documentary sources of information and with local and regional laws regarding marriage, divorce, adoption, and military service.
- Knowledge of the intricacies of the external and internal structures of host government law enforcement and security agencies to include essential contacts.
- Advanced knowledge of the host country’s customs, official communication protocols, and knowledge of host countries government entities.
Skills And Abilities:
- Ability to maintain extensive contacts at all levels within the host country law enforcement and security agencies.
- Ability to conduct sensitive investigations to include handling evidence with utmost discretion.
- Ability to train and supervise the work of others.
- Ability to draft correspondence and written reports in both English and the host nation language.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and present data in a variety of formats to include maps, charts, and oral/written reports.
- Ability to maintain integrity, impartiality, emotional and mental stability, sound judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, discretion, incisive thinking, adaptability, thoroughness, and the capacity for effective public relations.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Serves as the Regional Security Office’s (RSO) primary outreach and liaison to host government law enforcement and security entities, and as the principal and recognized authoritative security advisor to the RSO and COM, particularly as it relates to security programs which require extensive coordination with the host nation and/or security programs which may be particularly complex or demanding based on local environment. Supervises the Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI) Unit. Oversees the range of investigations conducted at post to include supervising background, as well as directly conducting special & sensitive cases for the RSO, and other complex investigations on behalf of associated agencies at post. Facilitates the protection of post personnel and visiting U.S. government officials. Manages all aspects of host nation capacity building and coordinates host nation role in post’s emergency preparedness programs. Responsible for the long-term and strategic planning of security and law enforcement initiatives with host nation. Security program(s) require more coordination with the host nation than what is typical due to frequency or complexity.
At least five (5) years as a professional investigator or special agent with substantive experience conducting complex & high-profile investigations (for example, fraud or organized crime) that require a mastery of investigative techniques and comprehensive knowledge of local legal procedures and host nation government law enforcement and security agency structures and operations. Language: Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing and ability to translate English is required. Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing and ability to translate Kiswahili is required. (This may be tested)
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Vacancy title:
Senior Foreign Service National Investigator (Security Investigator) (Current Mission Employees)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
U.S. Embassy
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 3 2025
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, September 19 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Duties
Serves as the Regional Security Office’s (RSO) primary outreach and liaison to host government law enforcement and security entities, and as the principal and recognized authoritative security advisor to the RSO and COM, particularly as it relates to security programs which require extensive coordination with the host nation and/or security programs which may be particularly complex or demanding based on local environment. Supervises the Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI) Unit. Oversees the range of investigations conducted at post to include supervising background, as well as directly conducting special & sensitive cases for the RSO, and other complex investigations on behalf of associated agencies at post. Facilitates the protection of post personnel and visiting U.S. government officials. Manages all aspects of host nation capacity building and coordinates host nation role in post’s emergency preparedness programs. Responsible for the long-term and strategic planning of security and law enforcement initiatives with host nation. Security program(s) require more coordination with the host nation than what is typical due to frequency or complexity.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
- Security certificate; and
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
University Degree (B.S.) in law enforcement, criminology, or related major or host country equivalent.
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:
At least five (5) years as a professional investigator or special agent with substantive experience conducting complex & high-profile investigations (for example, fraud or organized crime) that require a mastery of investigative techniques and comprehensive knowledge of local legal procedures and host nation government law enforcement and security agency structures and operations.
Language:
Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing and ability to translate English is required. Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing and ability to translate Kiswahili is required. (This may be tested)
Job Knowledge:
- Expertise in the principles and techniques of conducting investigations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of documentary sources of information and with local and regional laws regarding marriage, divorce, adoption, and military service.
- Knowledge of the intricacies of the external and internal structures of host government law enforcement and security agencies to include essential contacts.
- Advanced knowledge of the host country’s customs, official communication protocols, and knowledge of host countries government entities.
Skills And Abilities:
- Ability to maintain extensive contacts at all levels within the host country law enforcement and security agencies.
- Ability to conduct sensitive investigations to include handling evidence with utmost discretion.
- Ability to train and supervise the work of others.
- Ability to draft correspondence and written reports in both English and the host nation language.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and present data in a variety of formats to include maps, charts, and oral/written reports.
- Ability to maintain integrity, impartiality, emotional and mental stability, sound judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, discretion, incisive thinking, adaptability, thoroughness, and the capacity for effective public relations.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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