Senior Foreign Service National Investigator (Security Investigator) (Current Mission Employees) at U.S. Embassy
About
Announcement Number:
DaresSalaam-2025-017-RA-S
Hiring Agency:
Embassy Dar Es Salaam
Position Title:
Senior Foreign Service National Investigator (Security Investigator) (Current Mission Employees)
Open Period:
01/28/2026 – 02/11/2026
Format MM/DD/YYYY
Vacancy Time Zone:
GMT+3
Series/Grade:
LE – 0705 10
Salary:
TZS TSh77,198,751 /Per Year
Work Schedule:
Full-time – 40HRS per week
Promotion Potential:
LE-10
Duty Location(s):
Dar Es Salaam, TZ
Telework Eligible:
No
For More Info:
HR Section
022-229-4148
DAR-Recruitment@state.gov
Overview
Hiring Path:
• Open to the public
Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
Current Employees of the Mission
For USEFM – FP grade is FP – 5 (steps 5 through 14). Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.
Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust – Background Investigation
Appointment Type
Permanent
Appointment Type Details:
Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
Marketing Statement:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): 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.
Summary:
The U.S. Mission in Tanzania is seeking eligible and qualified
applicants for the Senior Foreign Service National Investigator
(Security Investigator) in the Regional Security Office.
Supervisory Position:
Yes
Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No
Travel Required:
Occasional Travel
Occasional Travel
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Duties
Serves as the Regional Security Office’s (RSO) primary outreach and
liaison to host government law enforcement and security entities, and as
the principal and recognized authoritative security advisor to the RSO
and COM, particularly as it relates to security programs which require
extensive coordination with the host nation and/or security programs
which may be particularly complex or demanding based on local
environment. Supervises the Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI)
Unit. Oversees the range of investigations conducted at post to include
supervising background, as well as directly conducting special &
sensitive cases for the RSO, and other complex investigations on behalf
of associated agencies at post. Facilitates the protection of post
personnel and visiting U.S. government officials. Manages all aspects of
host nation capacity building and coordinates host nation role in
post’s emergency preparedness programs. Responsible for the long-term
and strategic planning of security and law enforcement initiatives with
host nation. Security program(s) require more coordination with the host
nation than what is typical due to frequency or complexity.
The link to a full duties’ description is:
https://tz.mwp.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2025/08/MAJOR-DUTIES-Security-Investigator.pdf
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Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:
Security certificate; and
Medical certificate
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable
period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and
clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
See the requirements section above for the education requirements.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Education.
Evaluations:
You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required
documents. Your application must address all the position qualifications
and requirements including education, experience, language, and any
knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete
application, then your application may be disqualified for this
position.
Qualifications:
For the experience and education requirements applicants must meet either option 1, option 2, or option 3.
Option 1
Education Requirements:
University Degree (B.S.) in law enforcement, criminology, or related major or host country equivalent.
AND
Experience:
At least five (5) years as a professional investigator or special agent
with substantive experience conducting complex & high-profile
investigations (for example, fraud or organized crime) that require a
mastery of investigative techniques and comprehensive knowledge of local
legal procedures and host nation government law enforcement and
security agency structures and operations.
OR
Option 2
Education Requirements:
Two years of college or university studies in any field is required.
AND
Experience:
At least seven (7) years as a professional investigator or special agent
with substantive experience conducting complex & high-profile
investigations (for example, fraud or organized crime) that require a
mastery of investigative techniques and comprehensive knowledge of local
legal procedures and host nation government law enforcement and
security agency structures and operations.
OR
Option 3
Education Requirements: Completion of Secondary school is required.
AND
Experience:
At least eight (8) years as a professional investigator or special agent
with substantive experience conducting complex & high-profile
investigations (for example, fraud or organized crime) that require a
mastery of investigative techniques and comprehensive knowledge of local
legal procedures and host nation government law enforcement and
security agency structures and operations.
AND
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Language:
Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing and ability to translate English is required. Level IV (Fluent) Speaking/Reading/Writing and ability to translate Kiswahili is required. (This may be tested)
Please address this language requirement in your ERA application.
Job Knowledge:
Expertise in the principles and techniques of conducting investigations.
Comprehensive knowledge of documentary sources of information and with local and regional laws regarding marriage, divorce, adoption, and military service.
Knowledge of the intricacies of the external and internal structures of host government law enforcement and security agencies to include essential contacts.
Advanced knowledge of the host country’s customs, official communication protocols, and knowledge of host countries government entities.
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
Skills And Abilities:
Ability to maintain extensive contacts at all levels within the host country law enforcement and security agencies.
Ability to conduct sensitive investigations to include handling evidence with utmost discretion.
Ability to train and supervise the work of others.
Ability to draft correspondence and written reports in both English and the host nation language.
Ability to collect, analyze, and present data in a variety of formats to include maps, charts, and oral/written reports.
Ability to maintain integrity, impartiality, emotional and mental stability, sound judgment, initiative, resourcefulness, discretion, incisive thinking, adaptability, thoroughness, and the capacity for effective public relations.
Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.
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Benefits and Other Info
Benefits:
Agency Benefits:
The U.S. Mission in Tanzania offers compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants, benefits should be discussed with the HR Office. The pay plan is assigned by the HR Office and confirmed by Washington, D.C.
Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS:
A hiring preference is extended to eligible and qualified applicants in the order listed below. It is essential you accurately describe your status in your application, failure to do so may result in a determination that you are not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER
Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
AEFM / USEFM
Foreign Service (FS) on Leave without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights **
* IMPORTANT: US citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”) preferably Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
** This level of preference applies to all FS employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For complete definitions of AEFM, USEFM, EFM, Member of Household, etc., please visit the 3 FAM 7210 Definitions.
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATIONS
The following apply to EFMs, USEFMs, and AEFMs only:
Current employees who used a hiring preference to gain employment who are within their first 90 calendar days of employment are not eligible. This does not apply when the hiring mechanism is TEMP or the work schedule is intermittent or irregular.
Candidates with a hiring preference who have already accepted a conditional offer of employment may NOT be extended a second conditional offer of employment unless and until they withdraw their candidacy for the first position in writing.
The following apply to Locally Employed (LE) staff only:
Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible.
Current employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or an MBC score of less than 100 points on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible.
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How to Apply
How to Apply:
Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin
your application. For an instructional video on how to apply click
here.
Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.
You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office at DAR-Recruitment@state.gov.
You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.
For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.
To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.
Required Documents:
Please upload all applicable documents to your application. If you fail
to submit a complete application, then your application will be
disqualified for this position.
All Applicants:
Work Permit (if applicable)
Certification
University Degree
University Transcript
Resume/CV
Proof of Citizenship
In addition, Eligible Family Member (EFM) Applicants must submit:
Copy of Sponsor’s Travel Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
Passport copy
DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
SF-50 (if applicable)
Next Steps:
Applicants who are shortlisted and invited to take a language or skills
test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
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