The incumbent provides critical security support to the Regional Security Office (RSO). This involves collecting, documenting, and writing/submitting situation and incident reports to ensure RSO personnel have the most recent security data available. The Security Support Assistant is required to brief RSO personnel with clear and concise reports on trending criminal tactics/techniques and the 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)
Conduct security analysis within an assigned area.
Identify suspicious activity and submit information to support analysis.
Engage in close observation to identify and report potential threats directed against U.S. Government facilities, employees, family members, and residences.
Initiate emergency responses to possible threats, as necessary, to safeguard life and property.
Reporting (10% of time)
Make 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:
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND.
Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of military, police, or private experience in the field of security is required.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online.
Go to U.S. Embassy to Kenya on erajobs.state.gov to apply via the following link: Application Link