Posted:4 hours ago
By:Hiring Kenya
Company Details
Industry:
Government Administration
Description:
The U.S. Embassy to Kenya opened in 1964. Through sixteen Ambassadors since then, the Embassy has enriched the ties between the American and Kenyan people and served the needs of Americans in and around this East African hub. Chief among the U.S. Mission’s goals are fostering the development of a sound Kenyan economy, strengthening the institutions of Kenyan democracy, helping to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, and promoting U.S./Kenyan business ties.
Job Description
- The Investigative Assistant (IA) assists in an array of sensitive and complex criminal investigations related to document fraud, human smuggling, trafficking in persons, and other criminal issues as directed by the Overseas Criminal Investigator (OCI). The job holder provides investigative, analytical, and administrative support in the operation of the Diplomatic Security (DS) Overseas Criminal Investigations (OCI) program at post. The job holder updates the ongoing investigations database in Department of State (DOS) computer systems, and controls access of sensitive information. The IA must be able to obtain a Tier 5 SSBI security clearance.
Qualifications and Evaluations
- Requirements:
- All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
- Secret security clearance - and Tier 5 SSBI
- All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation.
- Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
- Two years of general college or university study is required.
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time