About US Embassy:
Welcome to the United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda. The United States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over 30 years. Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.
Among the offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Peace Corps
Job Summary: The Surveillance Detection Specialist provides security for United States Government (USG) facilities, employees and family members by performing procedures to detect, recognize and report on surveillance directed against U.S. Government facilities and /or personnel and responding directly or calling for assistance. In case of imminent attack, calls for immediate assistance and takes action to prevent injury or death to personnel and destruction of property.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Surveillance Detection: 95%
Carries out surveillance detection within an assigned area as directed by supervisory security
personnel.
Identifies suspicious activity or possible surveillance and develops information in order to make a preliminary analysis of its significance.
Engages in close observation to identify and register surveillance operations on USG facilities, employees, family members and residences.
2. Reports findings, makes oral or written reports of findings to the responsible supervisory security personnel. 5%
May be required to maintain surveillance records and/or perform data entry and use
software applications.
Initiates emergency responses to possible hostile actions as necessary to
protect life and property.
Provides other surveillance detection services as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.
The ideal candidate for the US Embassy Surveillance Detection Specialist career opportunity should have completed secondary school O and A ‘level is required.
A minimum of two years of progressive experience in police or military work, OR four years of professional experience in a position requiring independent judgment and motivation.
Must be familiar with procedures for conducting and reporting surveillance. Basic use of digital
cameras and video recorders, Microsoft Windows computer systems, and MS Word.
Proven ability to obtain a driver’s license is required.
Skilled in the use of surveillance equipment (e.g. audio/video, binoculars, and photographic equipment).
Level 1 keyboard/typing and basic PC skills.
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing circumstances without requesting guidance.
Excellent organizational and observation skills.
Language Proficiency: Level 3 (good working knowledge) English is required. Level 3 (good working knowledge) in one local dialect (any of the following:; Ganda, Swahili, Itesot, Japadhola, Samya, Gisu, Acholi, Lugbara, Madi, Runyankitara or Soga) is required.
How to Apply:
All those interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their applications and strictly adhere to the following:
Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174), Download it Here.
Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application.
Any other documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
Submit Application To:
Human Resources Office
By email at KampalaHR@state.gov
NB: Only electronic submissions will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject area of the email submission.
Please use standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and please send all documents in one file attachment.
Telephone: 0414-306001/259-791/5
Deadline: 21st February 2016