Foreign Service National Investigator - US Embassy - Bahrain

The American Embassy in Manama is seeking a candidate for employment as Foreign Service National Investigator in the Embassy’s Regional Security Office (RSO).

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION
The incumbent serves in the Regional Security Office (RSO) as the Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI) responsible for local investigations, liaises with the Bahrain Ministry of Interior (MOI), and responds to Embassy emergencies. The incumbent serves as the RSO subject matter expert for Bahraini culture, laws, and Ministry of Interior operations.
A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available from the Embassy’s Human Resources Office at 1724-2937.-2-

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Note: Items 1-5 are ALL REQUIRED. All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item as well as provide the necessary documentation (such as copy of high school diploma, degree or driver’s license).
1. Education: Completion of secondary school is required.
2. Experience: Three to five years of security or law enforcement experience OR service at a U.S. Embassy is required.
3. Language: Level IV (fluent) in spoken and written English (will be tested) and Arabic with ability to translate is required.
4. Knowledge: Knowledge of Bahrain culture, laws, and Ministry of Interior operations is required. Complete familiarity with government and diplomatic addresses in Bahrain is required.
5. Abilities & Skills: Capable of developing and maintaining professional contacts through extensive personal interaction. Ability to make sound, critical, and timely decisions during stressful situations and to operate independently when conducting investigations. Valid local driver's license with an excellent driving record is required. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays with little or no notice is required. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required. Must have high degree of diplomatic skills to be successful.

SELECTION PROCESS
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs*) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference. A USEFM does not have to be residing in Bahrain to be considered, but the sponsoring officer must be officially assigned to post. A candidate must meet all the aforementioned criteria to be selected.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Must be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
4. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of “Needs Improvement” or “Unsatisfactory” on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
5. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
6. Current “not ordinarily resident employees” hired under a Personal Services Agreement are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.

TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be considered:
1. Documentation (e.g., secondary school diploma, certificates, driver’s license, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above;
2. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174); or
Current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE; or
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.
3. (If applicable). Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application;
4. (If applicable). List any family members who are currently employed at the Embassy. Any omission in this area, either intentional or accidental, may be grounds for dismissal.
5. (If applicable). Applicants who claim EFM or MOH* status must include in the cover letter accompanying their application that they are claiming EFM/MOH status, their present nationality and name and employing section/agency of their sponsoring family member.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office
Attention: Vacancy Announcement # 12-23-3-
U.S. Embassy Manama-Bahrain/P.O. Box 26431/Bahrain
Telephone: 17-242-700 /Fax: 17-242-807
E-mail: ManamaHRO@state.gov

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday, September 19, 2012