Duties

• The Investigative Assistant (IA) assists in an array of sensitive and complex criminal investigations related to document fraud, human smuggling, trafficking in persons, and other criminal issues as directed by the OCI.
• The job holder provides investigative, analytical and administrative support in the operation of the Diplomatic Security (DS) Overseas Criminal Investigations (OCI) program at post.
• The job holder updates the ongoing investigations database in Department of State (DOS) computer systems, and controls access of sensitive information. The IA must be able to obtain a Secret (S) security clearance.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

• All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a SECRET level security clearance.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time [12 weeks] upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Education Requirements:

• Two years of general college or university study is required.

Evaluations:

• You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
• You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
• You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.
• Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.
• If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of administrative, journalism, education, business, logistics, investigative analysis, legal, law enforcement, emergency response, analytical or research-related fields is required.

Language: 

• Fluent Speaking/Reading/Writing of English is required. (This may be tested).

Job Knowledge:

• The incumbent should have good working knowledge of the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) as it relates to other federal agencies and the overall embassy working environment. Incumbent must also have a good understanding of the Regional Security Office’s interaction with counterpart agencies at post.

​​​​​​​Skills And Abilities:

• Ability to receive and hold a SECRET security clearance.
• Must be proficient with basic computer software programs, to include Miscrosoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint). The incumbent should be competent at communicating and relaying information, both orally and in writing, as appropriate.
• Incumbent is expected to be comfortable providing simple to moderately complex explanations of problems or critical information in the workplace. Incumbent is expected to be competent in dealing with matters sensitive enough to damage the organization’s interest if not handled appropriately.