Security Investigator

U.S. Embassy & Consulates In South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A U.S. governmental entity in Cape Town is seeking a qualified Security Investigator to conduct sensitive criminal investigations including fraud and human trafficking. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, at least five years of experience, and be fluent in English and another South African language. This role involves building relationships with local authorities and U.S. law enforcement agencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in a related criminal or investigative field.
• Fluent in English and one other South African language.
• Good knowledge of local laws and criminal operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct criminal investigations of counterfeit travel documents and human trafficking.
• Build relationships with local police and immigration agencies.
• Liaise with U.S. law enforcement agencies.

Skills

Critical and independent thinker

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong computer skills

Excellent written communication

Public speaking skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law, Law Enforcement, Security, International Relations, Politics, Criminal Justice, or Forensics

Tools

i2 link analysis

Open-source internet investigative tools

Job description

Introduction

The U.S. Consulate in Cape Town is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for a position of Security Investigator (Criminal Fraud Investigator) in the Overseas Criminal Investigations Office.

Basic Function of Position

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, 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 throughout the region to include, but not limited to, police forces, immigration agencies, airport security, prosecutors' offices, etc. The incumbent also works as a liaison with U.S. law enforcement agencies and U.S. attorney's offices throughout the United States and its territories.

Incumbent may also manage locally engaged staff 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.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university in any of the following fields: Law, Law Enforcement, Security, International Relations, Politics, Criminal Justice, or Forensics.


• Work Experience: A minimum of five years working in a professional capacity in a related criminal or investigative field within the local government or experience working 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 focusing on identification, interception, interruption, or denial of criminal activities.


• Language: Fluent speaking, reading, and writing in English. Fluent in at least one other South African language.


• Job Knowledge: Good working knowledge of documentary sources of information and familiarity with pertinent local laws such as invasion of privacy, marriage, divorce, etc.; comprehensive command of local criminal law, judicial proceedings, analytical and legal research; and ability to produce investigative reports.


• Knowledge of Criminal Operations: Knowledge about criminal activities and modus operandi of criminal organizations within the AOR.


• Travel Document Knowledge: Basic knowledge of U.S. travel document concerns, overall fraud trends, methods, and strategies in visa and passport fraud.


• Skills and Abilities: Critical and independent thinker, self-starter, strong interpersonal skills, teamwork orientation; strong computer skills (word processing, spreadsheet management, presentations software); proficiency with analytical computer software such as i2 link analysis or open-source internet investigative tools; ability to manipulate data exports from DOS databases; public speaking and presentation skills; excellent written communication (reports requiring little to no correction).


• Other Requirements: A valid driver's license valid for the last five years.

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