Embassy of the United States

POSITION: A58-001 SECURITY INVESTIGATOR

OPENING DATE: APRIL 11, 2008

CLOSING DATE: APRIL 25, 2008

WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week (Two years temporary position)

SALARY: *Not-Ordinarily Resident: Starting Salary and Position Grade FP-6 to be confirmed by Washington.

*Ordinarily Resident: $250.088.70 pesos per year (Starting salary) (Position Grade: FSN-8)

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED WORK PERMIT AND/OR MUST HAVE THE APPROPRIATE RESIDENCY PERMIT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

*ELIGIBLE FAMILY MEMBERS AND MEMBERS OF HOUSEHOLD MUST HAVE AT LEAST SIX MONTHS REMAINING TO THEIR TOUR OF DUTY TO APPLY FOR THIS JOB*
                     
The U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana is seeking an individual for the position of Security Investigator in the Overseas Building Operations (OBO).

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The employee performs duties related to investigation and security operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

NOTE: All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

• University degree in law, administration is required (Titulo is required)At least two years of security, policing or managerial experience involving report writing is required or two years in an administrative supervisory position is required.
• Level III (good working knowledge) both English/ Spanish is required. Incumbent must be able to translate from Spanish to English and vice versa.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be familiar in the use and operation of MS Office programs such as Word, Outlook, Excel and Access.

SELECTION PROCESS

When equally qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (AEFMs) and U.S. Veterans will be given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications above in the application.
 
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:

• Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.
• Current employees serving on probation are not eligible to apply.
• Currently employed US Citizen EFM’s who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
• Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the 90 days calendar days of their employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
• All Locally Employed Staff (LES) who have less than one year working in a position are not eligible to apply.

TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following:

• A current resume or curriculum vitae; plus
• Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above, including the job announcement should be submitted by the closing date to the Human Resources Office. (If applicable). Send copy of university degree (titulo)
• In order to establish a Mission-wide standard for pre-employment English tests, effective immediately, the Human Resources (HR) office will only accept internationally-recognized TOEIC and TOEFL test results. (TOEFL iBT 105 + or TOEFL ITP/PBT 620+ or TOEIC PBT 850+). If you would like to take the English test, send e-mail ASAP.

SUBMIT DOCUMENTS IN ENGLISH TO:
HROTijuana@state.gov At’n: Human Resources
U.S. Consulate General Tijuana
Tapachula #96 Col. Hipódromo
22420 Tijuana, B.C.

DEFINITIONS:

1. AEFM:  A type of EFM that is eligible for direct hire employment on either a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or Temporary Appointment (TEMP) provided s/he meets all of the following criteria:
   -- US Citizen;
   -- Spouse or child who is at least age 18;
   -- Listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority;
   -- Is resident at the sponsoring employee’s or uniform service member’s post of assignment abroad, approved safe haven abroad, or alternate safe haven abroad; and
   -- Does not receive a USG annuity of pension based on a career in the US Civil, Foreign, or uniform services.
2. EFM: Family Members at least age 18 listed on the travel orders of a Foreign or Civil Service or uniformed service member permanently assigned to or stationed to a US Foreign Service post or establishment abroad with a USG agency that is under COM authority who do not meet the definition of AEFM above.
3. Member of Household: A MOH is a person who: 1) Has accompanied, but is not/not on the travel orders of a U.S. citizen Foreign or Civil Service employee or uniform service member permanently assigned to or stationed at a U.S. Foreign service post or establishment abroad; 2) Has been declared by the sponsoring employee to the Chief of Mission as part of his/her household; and 3) Resides at post with the sponsoring employee.
4. Ordinarily Resident (OR): A citizen of the host country or a citizen of another country who has shifted the main residency focus to the host country and has the required work and/or residency permits for employment in country.
5. Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR): Typically NORs are US Citizen EFMs and EFMs of FS, GS, and uniform service members who are eligible for employment under an American USG pay plan, on the travel orders and under Chief of Mission authority, or other personnel having diplomatic privileges and immunities.

CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  APRIL 25, 2008
 
The US Mission in Mexico provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.  The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.

The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation.  Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.