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Security Support Assistant at U.S. Embassy to Kenya

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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 incumbent provides security support to the Regional Security Office (RSO) by collecting, documenting and writing/submitting situation and incident reports in order for RSO personnel to have the most recent security data available. The Security Support Assistant will be called upon to brief RSO personnel with clear and concise reports on trending criminal tactics/techniques and latest open source collection and tabulation of security activities. The position entails extended periods of time outdoors and the incumbent will also be used for other security tasks as directed.

Security Support (90% of time)

  • Job holder is responsible for conducting security analysis within an assigned area. 
  • Job holder’s primary duties include identifying suspicious activity and submits information to support analysis; engages in close observation to identify and report potential threat directed against U.S. Government facilities, employees, family members, and residences. Job holder initiates emergency responses to possible threats, as necessary, to safeguard life and property. 

Reporting (10% of time)

  • Job holder makes verbal and written reports on findings to the responsible supervisory security personnel. May be required to maintain records and/or perform data entry into software applications. 

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: 

  • A minimum of one (1) year of military, police, or private experience in the field of security required.
Salary: Discuss During Interview
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Skills

security 
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