Security Investigator

Introduction

The U.S. Consulate General, Cape Town is seeking an individual for the position of Security Investigator in the Force Protection Detection (FPD). The position is full-time and closes September 2, 2011.

Minimum Requirements

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. Qualifications Required: NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS EACH SELECTION CRITERION DETAILED BELOW WITH SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SUPPORTING EACH ITEM. Items 1- 7 are ALL REQUIRED 1. Completion of secondary school and university degree or technical college certificate is required. 2. Five years of progressively responsible investigative experience with a military, police, private security or U.S Government organization is required. 3. English level IV (Fluent) reading/writing/speaking (this will be tested) is required. 4. Afrikaans level IV (Fluent) reading /writing/speaking is required. 5. Working knowledge of investigative techniques, passive and active information and evidence collection, interview and interrogation skills, sources of documentary information and general knowledge of S.A law pertaining to security and general crimes is required 6. Ability to draft precise reports, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and over extended periods. Ability to exercise initiative and resourcefulness in obtaining information, assistance and cooperation from public and private persons of all educational, cultural and economic strata is required. 7. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite 2007 (this will be tested).

Job Specification

Basic Function of Position:

The incumbent performs background or special investigations as assigned by the Regional Security Officer or Force Protection Chief. Conducts protective security of personnel and assists in security of transient U.S DOD Personnel, conduct hotel, port, airport surveys, recommend security improvements and ensuring established force protection requirements are met.