Surveillance Detection Coordinator at US Embassy in Tanzania

Closing Date of The Position: October 9, 2013

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The US Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of Surveillance Detection (SD) Coordinator in the Regional Security Office. 

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION 

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Regional Security officer (ARSO) and general supervision of the Regional Security Officer (RSO), the incumbent is responsible for managing the Surveillance Detection (SD) unit, entering Surveillance Detection (SD) data into the Diplomatic Security Standard (DSS) and Surveillance Detection Unit (SDU) database, perform analysis of the data on the SDU database and supervise the SDU guards.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

25%

Supervises and coordinates the activities of the SDU program to include coordinating work and leave schedules and maintaining logs of all actions and incidents; manages and inventories all SDU security equipment.

 25%

Reviews and translates all SDU incident reports for accuracy inputs the incident reports into the DSS SDU database and performs analyze the data in the database for the RSO’s.

 15%

Formulates advanced operational plans as instructed by the RSO.

 15%

Enforces disciplinary program for infractions and ensures compliance to SDU Guard Orders; observes and evaluates the individual work performance of SDU guards and prepares appropriate evaluations.

 10%

Periodically patrols and inspects all SDU operational areas to ascertain diligent and attentive duty by the SDU guards.

 10%

Conducts quarterly SDU training for all SDU personnel according to DSS standards.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Education: Completion of Secondary School (Form IV) is required.
2. Prior Work Experience: Three years of police or security-related experience is required with at least two years of prior supervisory experience.
3. Post Entry Training: State Department Leadership and Management courses. Attendance of Basic Surveillance Detection Training and attendance of Basic Surveillance Detection Refresher course required.
4. Language proficiency: Level IV (fluent) in English oral and level III (good working knowledge) in English written with level IV Kiswahili (fluent) (speaking, writing and reading) required.
5. Knowledge: Familiar with operations of surveillance detection to include data analysis.
6. Skills and Abilities: Must have computer skill to include MS Word, Excel, Access and Outlook. Operational knowledge of the SIMAS SD database. Must be able to operate standard surveillance equipment to include, cameras and recorders. Must be keen in observation techniques and low profile operations. Tanzanian driving license is required.

SELECTION PROCESS

When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application. 

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174). A hard copy of the application form (DS-174) is also available at the American Embassy, gate 3; or
2. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; or
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus
4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE. 

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known) 
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number) 
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No) 
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide 
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type 
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location) 
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference 
P. Education 
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills 
S. Work Experience
T. References

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

American Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 9123
Dar es Salaam

POINT OF CONTACT

Telephone: 229 4000, Ext: 4137/4148/4233/4024
Fax: 2294726 or 2294970

CLOSING DATE OF THE POSITION: October 9, 2013