U.S Embassy in Kenya Security Investigator Jobs

U.S Embassy in Kenya Security Investigator Jobs


Job Overview

The U.S. Embassy Nairobi Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI) is responsible for conducting complex and sensitive investigations including personal suitability, fraud, and malfeasance for US Government (USG) agencies operating under the Chief of Mission (COM). The FSNI maintains liaison with high level host government police, law enforcement and security organizations, customs and immigration officials, and judicial and legislative officials.

The FSNI serves as the Regional Security Officer’s advisor on threats to the official U.S. Embassy community and facilities. The FSNI requests and coordinates support from host nation government (HNG) agencies by leveraging relationships with senior national police and security contacts.

The position ensures a variety of safety and security support functions to an Embassy community of over 2000 COM personnel to include background investigations of LE staff to determine their suitability for a security certification required for continued employment with the U.S. government.

The FSNI also coordinates with the HNG to provide regular deployment of General Services Unit (GSU), Administration Police Service (APS) and Diplomatic Police Unit (DPU) officers to USG facilities and interests. The FSNI routinely conducts hotel surveys in various towns for use by Chief of Mission employees on travel.

The FSNI also supports the Residential Security team to conduct residential surveys, monthly radio checks, and responding to residential alarms (e.g., in Kisumu). FSNI is responsible for the investigation of malfeasance, fraud, and other misconduct by LE staff as assigned by the RSO. The FSNI is responsible for compiling statistical data on crime, political violence, and terrorism throughout the country.

The FSNI can operate as a Deputy to the Senior FSNI, and when directed, as the