Foreign Service National Investigator, All Interested Applicants

The work schedule for this position is Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of a confirmed offer of employment.

Salary: (XOF) CFA11,474,597 – (XOF) CFA11,474,597/Per Year

Series/Grade: LE – 0705 – 8

Agency: Embassy Bamako

Position Info:

Location: Bamako, ML

Close Date: (MM/DD/YYYY) 09/25/2023

Duties

Working in the Regional Security Office (RSO), the Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI) conducts security investigations and maintains liaison with local police and other security and law enforcement officials. The FSNI assists the RSO team in coordinating protection for post personnel and visiting U.S. government officials, obtaining and reporting on information concerning potential security threats to post personnel, facilities, or information.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  Minimum of three (3) years of experience in law enforcement, military, private security, or investigation is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

• • Good working knowledge of the local and regional judicial system including criminal laws and procedures, and laws regarding marriage divorce, adoption and military service.

• • Detailed knowledge of investigative techniques and security databases.

Education Requirements:

Completion of at least two years of college studies is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

English– Good Working Knowledge – Good vocabulary and understanding of grammar and able to construct sentences. Able to use English as part of normal work duties including having conversations with customers and answer questions.

This will be tested.

French -Fluent – Able to use the language fluently and accurately, making only minor errors of pronunciation and grammar.  Able to conduct all work in French.  Almost as proficient in French as in your native language.

This may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• • Held a valid driver’s license for at least 5 years is required.

• • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to conduct investigations with utmost discretion

• • Ability to draft correspondence and reports in English; and skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook applications.

• • Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO):  The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.