Surveillance Detection Monitor Job Opportunity At US Embassy Cameroon Full Time

Duties:

The Surveillance Detection (SD) Monitor plays a critical role in ensuring the security of U.S. personnel and facilities. As part of a tactical SD team, SD Monitors conduct surveillance detection operations. Their primary responsibilities include:

Observing, recognizing, and reporting potential surveillance and suspicious incidents aimed at U.S. Government facilities and personnel.
Initiating emergency responses when necessary to protect life and property.
Reporting to and working under the supervision of the SD Coordinator.
Qualifications and Evaluations:

Requirements:

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in military, police, or private security is required.
Job Knowledge: Knowledge of surveillance techniques, familiarity with local pedestrian and vehicular traffic patterns, and understanding of cultural norms and customs are necessary. Familiarity with the host city’s geography and general culture is required.
Education Requirements:

Successful completion of high school or its local equivalent is mandatory.
Evaluations:

Language: Limited proficiency in English and French (speaking/reading/writing) is a requirement and may be tested.
Skills and Abilities: Proficiency in using communications equipment, cameras, and basic information technology systems is essential. The ability to provide detailed oral reports, work independently, and adapt to various threat and environmental conditions is crucial. Strong observation skills are also required and may be tested.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

The U.S. Mission is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Qualifications:

All applicants under consideration must pass U.S. Embassy-issued medical and security certifications.

Benefits and Other Information:

Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs) working at the U.S. Mission in Yaounde, Cameroon, may receive a compensation package that includes health, separation, and other benefits. EFMs should discuss their benefits with the Human Resources Office. The pay plan is determined at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

Other Information:

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Hiring Preference Selection Process:

Applicants in the following hiring preference categories receive preference in the order listed below. It is essential to accurately describe your status on the application:

AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights**
*Applicants claiming preference-eligible U.S. Veteran status must provide appropriate documentation.

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

For more information on terms like EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc., and additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

How to Apply:

All candidates must be eligible to obtain and hold a U.S. Embassy-issued security clearance. To apply for this position, click the “Submit Application” button. For detailed application instructions, visit the Mission internet site.

Important notes:

Ensure you include ALL your work experiences and education.
Curriculum files attached to the application will not be considered.
Required Documents:

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and/or transcripts by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information may result in disqualification.

All Applicants:

Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable)
High School Diploma or equivalent
National Identity Card
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)
Next Steps:

ONLY applicants invited for language or skills tests or selected for an interview will be contacted via email.