Position: Security Investigator (U.S. Embassy)__Deadline:03Apr

Announcement Number:    Phnom Penh-2022-062R2-S
Hiring Agency:    Embassy Phnom Penh
Position Title:    Security Investigator (Open to: All Interested Applicants) (Criminal Fraud Investigator)
Open Period:    03/20/2023 - 04/03/2023
Salary:    USD $28,409
Work Schedule:    Full-time - 40 hours per week
Promotion Potential:    LE-10

Duties

The Criminal Fraud Investigator (CFI) is embedded in the Consular Section and works under the direct supervision of the Assistant Regional Security Officer- Investigator (ARSO-I).  The incumbent conducts sensitive, routine, and complex criminal investigations of counterfeit/forged travel documents, human trafficking, and smuggling, U.S. fugitive extraditions, identity theft, bribery, extortion, conspiracy, misrepresentation, malfeasance, and terrorist travel.  To facilitate these investigations, the incumbent builds relationships with contacts of all levels throughout the region to include but not limited to relationships with the respective police forces, immigration agencies, airport security, and prosecutors’ offices, etc.  The incumbent is also responsible for working level liaison with U.S. law enforcement agencies and U.S. attorney’s offices throughout the United States and its territories.  Incumbent may also manage non-RSO Locally Engaged Staff (LE Staff) when they are involved in supporting criminal investigations within the DSS purview as well as fulfilling interagency requests for investigative support that perpetuate national security interests.  Incumbent can also work under the direction of the Senior Regional Security Officer (RSO) with concurrence from the ARSO-I.  The CFI is managed by the ARSO-I who is supported by the Overseas Criminal Investigations Division (DS/INV/OCI) in Washington DC.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Seven (7) years working in a professional capacity in a related criminal or investigative field within the local government or experience working in conjunction with the U.S. or government in the field(s) of criminal justice, security, or administrative investigations, or court processes with emphasis on technical, analytical or procedural investigations and/or applied operations with a concept of needs focused on identification, interception, interruption, or denial of criminal activities is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have a comprehensive command of analytical and legal research as well as the ability to produce reports of investigations based on investigative efforts. (This may be tested.)

Education Requirements:

Two years of college or university studies is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: English and Khmer Level IV (Fluent) Reading/Writing/Speaking are required. (This may be tested.)

    ***Note: Applicants must include all languages known to include Khmer language in the application.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Critical and independent thinker; self-starter, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as a team toward a common goal are required. Strong computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet management, presentations software) are required. Must be able to write detailed and accurate reports in English that require little to no correction. Must have a valid driver’s license type “B” for a minimum of five years. Must be 25 years of age or older.  (This may be tested.)

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. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

1. The Mission may consider any of the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.


2. Current employees of the Mission who have not successfully completed their initial probationary periods are not eligible to apply. Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory or MBC score of less than 100 points, on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply. 


3. Current employees of the Mission hired a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment. This does not apply for employees on a PSA (Temp), or those are hired on a When Actually Employed (WAE) or intermittent work schedule.

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits:

Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Phnom Penh may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:  Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.  Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*


2. AEFM / USEFM


3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT:  Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. 

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Certification or Public Trust clearance.

You are required to submit a complete online application with all required supporting documents by the deadline of each vacancy. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicants are not eligible and qualified.

To apply for this position click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button located at the top of this announcement. For more information on how to apply, visit the Mission internet site (https://kh.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/u-s-embassy-job-vacancies/).

Note: Candidates must first create a user account in order to log in, apply for the position and submit the application.

Required Documents:

In order to qualify based on qualifications requirement, you MUST submit the requested documents as below by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to provide requested information, or the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility, you will not be considered for this position.

All Applicants:

• National ID Card/Work Permit/Residency Permit/Passport copy, and

• Degree and/or Transcript, and

• Type "B" driver's license for a minimum of 5 years.

Eligible Family Member Applicants:

• Copy of Sponsor's Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• Passport copy

• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

• SF-50 (if applicable)

Moreinfo: https://kh.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/u-s-embassy-job-vacancies

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