nairobi cityKE
full-time
kcse
6 months ago11/11/202312/11/2023
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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.
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.
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.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of one (1) year of military, police, or private experience in the field of security required.
JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Familiarity with local pedestrian and vehicular traffic patterns and habits, awareness of cultural norms and customs is required. The position requires good working knowledge of the host city's geography and general cultureEducation Requirements:
Completion of high school is required.
LANGUAGE:
Level II English (Limited Knowledge, Writing/Reading/Speaking) is required. (This may be tested) and Level III Swahili (Good Working knowledge, Writing/ Reading/ Speaking) is required.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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.
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