Security Support Assistant job at Embassy of The United States
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Vacancy title:
Security Support Assistant

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Computer & IT ]

Jobs at:

Embassy of The United States

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 19 2023 

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 06 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
Duties
• 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.

Security Support (90% Of Time)
• 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.
Reporting (10% Of Time)
• 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.

Qualifications And Evaluations
Requirements:
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 Culture
Education 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:
• Must Have A Valid Driver's License
• Must Be Able To Write Clear And Understandable Reports
• Must Have Knowledge Of Local Customs And Local Laws.
• Must Be Able To Work In Different Shifts And During Inclement Weather Conditions.
• Must Have Good Data Entry Skills. Must Be Able To Use Cameras.
• Must Be Competent In MS Office Software Applications

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education:

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Job Info
Job Category: Security, Homeland Security jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, July 19 2023
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 06-07-2023
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 06-07-2023
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 06-07-2066
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