Exercise #5B

Security Investigator, Closing Date: MARCH 8 2016

U.S. Embassy, Abu Dhabi * Human Resources Office

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Security Investigator

Announcement Number:  V-16-035 

OPEN TO:                    All Interested Candidates / All Sources

POSITION:                  Security Investigator

OPENING DATE:         MARCH 10 2016

CLOSING DATE:          MARCH 30 2016

WORK HOURS:           Full-Time; 40 hours/week

SALARY:                      Ordinarily Resident (OR): AED 184,598 per annum (Starting Salary) (Benefits are paid in addition to salary) (Position Grade:  FSN-10) 

For Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR) in UAE:  US $58,032 per annum (Starting Salary) (FP-5/5*)

*Final grade/step for NORs will be determined by Washington. 

START DATE:              November 1, 2016 

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. 

The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Security Investigator (Position No.A56136) in the Regional Security Office (RSO). 

NOTE:  Due to the high volume of applications received, we will only contact applicants who are being considered.  Thank you for your understanding. 

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Manages and supervises the entire Regional Security Office Locally Employed Staff (LE Staff), which includes an Investigator and two Security Clerks.   Incumbent also coordinates the activities of the AMB's police bodyguard detail, and the police officers, Special Force officers and explosive ordinance officers assigned to the US Embassy.  Incumbent is the primary RSO liaison with senior Host Nation law enforcement and security officials, such as the Ministry of Interior (MOI), Chief of the Abu Dhabi Police Department, Chief of the Protection Department, as well as the senior officers at the "Federal" Ministry of Interior for the entire UAE. 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific information  supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.

Education:

• Two years of post-secondary study at college or university is required.

Experience:

Five to seven years' progressively responsible experience in investigative work with military, police, or private security organization. 

Language:  (This will be tested)

• Level III English (Good working knowledge) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required.
• Level IV Arabic (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking is required. 

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to develop and maintain contacts at the most senior UAEG levels as well as within the local law enforcement community.
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact with the highest levels of government in both the UAE and US. Must have demonstrated computer skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Access).
• Must possess a valid UAE driving license. (Driving skills will be tested.) 

Job Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of security procedures related to background investigations and criminal procedures. A thorough knowledge of local laws and procedures pertaining to dignitary protection, criminal investigative procedures, and motor vehicle accidents is needed. 

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: 

When qualified, applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  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. 

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER: 

(1)   AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

(2)   AEFM / USEFM

(3)   FS on LWOP**

* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of the most recent Member Copy Four (4) of the DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and, if applicable, a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.  If claiming conditional eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference, applicants must submit proof of conditional eligibility.  If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veterans’ preference will not be considered in the application process.  Mission HR’s decision on eligibility for U.S. Veterans’ preference after reviewing all required documentation is final.