Job Description
The U.S. Mission in Accra,
Ghana is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Criminal
Fraud Investigator in the Regional Security Office (RSO) of the Embassy.
Ghana is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Criminal
Fraud Investigator in the Regional Security Office (RSO) of the Embassy.
POSITION NO: A56101
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The Criminal Fraud
Investigator (CFI) will conduct criminal investigations throughout Ghana and
the surrounding region, reporting to the Assistant Regional Security Officer
for Investigations (ARSO-I) as part of the Overseas Criminal Investigators
(OCI) program governed by a Memorandum of Understanding between the Bureau of
Consular Affairs and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The CFI may be called
on to provide court depositions or testimony as part of host nation criminal
prosecutions.
Investigator (CFI) will conduct criminal investigations throughout Ghana and
the surrounding region, reporting to the Assistant Regional Security Officer
for Investigations (ARSO-I) as part of the Overseas Criminal Investigators
(OCI) program governed by a Memorandum of Understanding between the Bureau of
Consular Affairs and the Bureau of Diplomatic Security. The CFI may be called
on to provide court depositions or testimony as part of host nation criminal
prosecutions.
Qualification Required &
Experience
Experience
Applicants must address each
required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information
supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the
applicant is not qualified.
required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information
supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the
applicant is not qualified.
• EDUCATION:
A minimum of four (4) years of college-level education, or educational
equivalent in the area of criminal justice or law is required.
• EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in the fields of
investigation, criminal justice, law enforcement, fraud/loss prevention,
security, and/or consular work is required.
• LANGUAGE:
English/TWI – Level IV (fluent) speaking / reading / writing is required. High
degree of proficiency in both the written and spoken language, including the
ability to translate. On occasion, the job holder may need to act as an
interpreter. (Language proficiency will be tested).
• SKILLS
AND ABILITIES: Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal
and written communication skills. Must possess excellent computer and data
management skills, time-management skills, and ability to manage funds and
resources. Must be able to operate with little to no supervision in dynamic and
possibly hazardous environments. Must possess a valid host nation driver’s
license (Class B). (Computer and driving skills will be tested).
A minimum of four (4) years of college-level education, or educational
equivalent in the area of criminal justice or law is required.
• EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in the fields of
investigation, criminal justice, law enforcement, fraud/loss prevention,
security, and/or consular work is required.
• LANGUAGE:
English/TWI – Level IV (fluent) speaking / reading / writing is required. High
degree of proficiency in both the written and spoken language, including the
ability to translate. On occasion, the job holder may need to act as an
interpreter. (Language proficiency will be tested).
• SKILLS
AND ABILITIES: Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal
and written communication skills. Must possess excellent computer and data
management skills, time-management skills, and ability to manage funds and
resources. Must be able to operate with little to no supervision in dynamic and
possibly hazardous environments. Must possess a valid host nation driver’s
license (Class B). (Computer and driving skills will be tested).
-OR-
• EDUCATION:
Completion of Secondary school education is required.
• EXPERIENCE: A minimum of
seven (7) years of professional experience in the fields of investigation,
criminal justice, law enforcement, fraud/loss prevention, security, and/or
consular work is required.
• LANGUAGE:
English/TWI – Level IV (fluent) speaking / reading / writing is required. High
degree of proficiency in both the written and spoken language, including the
ability to translate. On occasion, the job holder may need to act as an
interpreter. (Language proficiency will be tested).
• SKILLS
AND ABILITIES: Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal
and written communication skills. Must possess excellent computer and data
management skills, time-management skills, and ability to manage funds and
resources. Must be able to operate with little to no supervision in dynamic and
possibly hazardous environments. Must possess a valid host nation driver’s
license (Class B). (Computer and driving skills will be tested).
Completion of Secondary school education is required.
• EXPERIENCE: A minimum of
seven (7) years of professional experience in the fields of investigation,
criminal justice, law enforcement, fraud/loss prevention, security, and/or
consular work is required.
• LANGUAGE:
English/TWI – Level IV (fluent) speaking / reading / writing is required. High
degree of proficiency in both the written and spoken language, including the
ability to translate. On occasion, the job holder may need to act as an
interpreter. (Language proficiency will be tested).
• SKILLS
AND ABILITIES: Must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal
and written communication skills. Must possess excellent computer and data
management skills, time-management skills, and ability to manage funds and
resources. Must be able to operate with little to no supervision in dynamic and
possibly hazardous environments. Must possess a valid host nation driver’s
license (Class B). (Computer and driving skills will be tested).
SELECTION PROCESS:
When qualified, applicants
who are U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and/or
preference-eligible U.S. Veterans are given a preference in hiring. Therefore,
it is essential that these applicants make themselves known as having a hiring
preference and specifically address the required qualifications above in their
application.
who are U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and/or
preference-eligible U.S. Veterans are given a preference in hiring. Therefore,
it is essential that these applicants make themselves known as having a hiring
preference and specifically address the required qualifications above in their
application.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
(1) USEFM who is ALSO a
preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
(2) USEFM OR a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
(3) FS on LWOP
preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
(2) USEFM OR a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
(3) FS on LWOP
ADDITIONAL SELECTION
CRITERIA:
CRITERIA:
1. Management may consider the
following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of
interest, budget, and residency status.
2.
Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or
Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not
eligible to apply.
3.
Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal
Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar
days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work
schedule.
4.
The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.
5.
Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year
remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply
for this position.
following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of
interest, budget, and residency status.
2.
Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or
Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not
eligible to apply.
3.
Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal
Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar
days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work
schedule.
4.
The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.
5.
Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year
remaining on their sponsor’s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply
for this position.
Salary: GH¢48,168.00 p.a.
(Starting salary)
(Starting salary)
Location: Accra
How
to Apply
Applicants
must submit the following documents to be considered:
must submit the following documents to be considered:
1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE)(Form DS-174), which is available on our website or by
contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above); and
contacting Human Resources. (See “For Further Information” above); and
2.
Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed
above (e.g. transcripts, certificates, degrees, etc.)
Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed
above (e.g. transcripts, certificates, degrees, etc.)
WHERE TO APPLY:
Human Resources Office U.S. Embassy Mailing Address: Human Resources Office Through the Mailroom Chancery American Embassy, Accra P. O. Box 194, Accra FAX
Number: 0302-741389
Telephone: 0302-741000
E-mail Address: AccraHRO@state.gov
Human Resources Office U.S. Embassy Mailing Address: Human Resources Office Through the Mailroom Chancery American Embassy, Accra P. O. Box 194, Accra FAX
Number: 0302-741389
Telephone: 0302-741000
E-mail Address: AccraHRO@state.gov
Closing
Date: 15 August, 2016
Date: 15 August, 2016
NOTE:
ALL U.S. AND NON-GHANAIAN
CITIZENS, WHO ARE NOT FAMILY MEMBERS OF USG EMPLOYEES OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO
POST AND UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY, MUST ATTACH COPIES OF THE REQUIRED
WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO THEIR APPLICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR
CONSIDERATION. NO RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE PROVIDED TO THE JOB LOCATION: ACCRA,
GHANA. IF TRANSPORTATION TO ACCRA IS REQUIRED, IT WILL BE THE EMPLOYEE’S
RESPONSIBILITY.
ALL U.S. AND NON-GHANAIAN
CITIZENS, WHO ARE NOT FAMILY MEMBERS OF USG EMPLOYEES OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO
POST AND UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY, MUST ATTACH COPIES OF THE REQUIRED
WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO THEIR APPLICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR
CONSIDERATION. NO RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE PROVIDED TO THE JOB LOCATION: ACCRA,
GHANA. IF TRANSPORTATION TO ACCRA IS REQUIRED, IT WILL BE THE EMPLOYEE’S
RESPONSIBILITY.
IMPORTANT:
Applicants claiming a U.S.
Veteran’s preference must submit written documentation confirming eligibility
(e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the Veteran’s Administration,
or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with an expected
discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted) by the
closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the written documentation
confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of
the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran’s preference will not be considered
in the application process. Specific criteria for receiving a U.S. Veteran’s
preference may be found in HR/OE’s Family Member Employment Policy (FMEP).
Applicants claiming a U.S.
Veteran’s preference must submit written documentation confirming eligibility
(e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the Veteran’s Administration,
or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with an expected
discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted) by the
closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the written documentation
confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of
the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran’s preference will not be considered
in the application process. Specific criteria for receiving a U.S. Veteran’s
preference may be found in HR/OE’s Family Member Employment Policy (FMEP).
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The
U.S. Mission 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.
U.S. Mission 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.
