Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for the following Job at US Embassy.
About U.S. Embassy in Nigeria
The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has a multifaceted mission that includes advancing U.S. interests, providing protection and services to American citizens in Nigeria, promoting cultural and professional exchanges between the two countries, facilitating academic exchanges through programs like Bridge USA, and offering grants to support public diplomacy initiatives. In essence, it serves as a diplomatic center for strengthening relations and collaboration between the United States and Nigeria.
Summary
- Company: US Embassy
- Job Title: Surveillance Detection Coordinator
- Job Type: Full Time
- Required Qualifications: SSCE/OND/BA/BSc/HND
- Locations: Abuja, Nigeria
- Salary: USD $19,951/Per Year
Job Title: Surveillance Detection Coordinator
Duties
- The Surveillance Detection Coordinator (SDC) reports directly to the RSO and provides daily oversight of the SD Program.
- The SDC provides the RSO with timely analysis of notable events and receives daily reports, which she/he is responsible for analyzing, translating, and inputting daily data into the Diplomatic Security Information Reporting (myDSIR) database.
- The SDC provides the direct supervision of one (1) SD Technician, three (3) SD Supervisors and indirect supervision of Nine (9) SD Monitors.
- The area of responsibility and supervision encompasses the Embassy/Consulate/Consulate General/Embassy Branch Office and/or other U.S. Government (USG) facilities, or specific USG event venues, per direction of the RSO.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
- All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a public trust security clearance.
- All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
- Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.Education Requirements:
- Completion of secondary education, high school diploma or the local equivalent 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.
See Also:
Qualifications:
Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years of military, police, or private experience in the field of security which include six (6) months of investigative experience is required. One (1) year of supervisory experience is required.
Language:
- Good working knowledge speaking/reading/writing in English is required.
- Good working knowledge speaking/reading/writing in Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa is required
Job Knowledge:
- General knowledge of surveillance techniques is required.
- Familiarity with normal traffic patterns, pedestrian behavior, facilities, and travel routes is required.
- Knowledge of local law enforcement capabilities is required.
Deadline
16th September, 2025
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