SURVEILLANCE DETECTION PROGRAM TECHNICIAN (FSN-6)

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Job Summary

The incumbent is responsible for compilation of individual reports from SD team members in a standard format, including the input of sighting reports and images into an automated data processing database, retrieving/extracting reports of data, regularly reviewing report data to identify trends, patterns, events occurrences, frequency of sightings, and preparing appropriate reports for the review of the Regional Security Officer’s Review.

Duties & Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for compilation of individual reports from SD team members in a standard format, including the input of sighting reports and images into an automated data processing database, retrieving/extracting reports of data, regularly reviewing report data to identify trends, patterns, events occurrences, frequency of sightings, and preparing appropriate reports for the review of the Regional Security Officer’s Review.

Job Requirements

Applicants must address required qualifications criteria listed below with specific information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
VA 17-031 Full Performance Level:
1. EDUCATION: Completion of secondary school is required. U.S. Embassy Kabul Human Resources Office VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: SURVEILLANCE DETECTION PROGRAM TECHNICIAN (FSN-6) Announcement Number: 17-031
2. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two years’ surveillance or related experience with military, police, or security experience in a position that involved observation/surveillance skills and techniques is required.
3. LANGUAGE: English Level 3 (good working knowledge), Dari or Pashto Level 4 (Fluent) is required.
4. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have a valid driver’s license. Skilled in the use of surveillance equipment (e.g. audio/video, binoculars, photographic equipment). Level 3 keyboard/typing and basic PC skills are needed. Must be able to work independently and adapt to changing circumstances without requesting guidance. Must have strong organizational skills.
5. JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must be familiar with procedures for conducting and reporting surveillance and capable of discerning normal traffic patterns, pedestrian behavior, and check choke points of embassy facilities access and travel routes.
Must have a valid driver’s license. Skilled in the use of surveillance equipment (e.g. audio/video, binoculars, photographic equipment). Level 3 keyboard/typing and basic PC skills are needed. Must be able to work independently and adapt to changing circumstances without requesting guidance. Must have strong organizational skills.

Submission Guideline

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.
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);
2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. high school certificate, transcripts, bachelor degree etc.); if you do not attach educational documents your application will not be considered for this position.
WHERE TO APPLY:
Human Resources Office, U.S. Embassy Kabul
Subject line must be: (SD Program Technician VA 17-031) or your application may not be considered.

Functional Area

Security/Safety

Countries

Submission Email

kabuljobs@state.gov

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