Security Support Assistant

The U.S. Embassy in Kenya is a diplomatic mission representing the United States government, established in 1964, and operates within the government and public sector.

The Security Support Assistant is responsible for providing comprehensive security support to the Regional Security Office (RSO). This involves collecting, documenting, and submitting situation and incident reports to ensure RSO personnel have access to the most current security data. The role requires briefing RSO personnel with clear and concise reports on emerging criminal tactics and techniques, as well as the latest open-source collection and tabulation of security activities. The incumbent will conduct security analysis within an assigned area, identifying suspicious activities and submitting information to aid analysis. They will engage in close observation to detect and report potential threats targeting U.S. Government facilities, employees, family members, and residences, and initiate emergency responses as needed to protect life and property. Additionally, the position involves making verbal and written reports on findings to supervisory security personnel and may require maintaining records and performing data entry into software applications. The role includes performing other directed security tasks and entails extended periods working outdoors.

1. Provide security support to the Regional Security Office (RSO).
2. Collect, document, and submit situation and incident reports.
3. Brief RSO personnel on trending criminal tactics, techniques, and security activities.
4. Conduct security analysis within an assigned area.
5. Identify suspicious activity and submit information for analysis.
6. Engage in close observation to identify and report potential threats against U.S. Government facilities, employees, family members, and residences.
7. Initiate emergency responses to safeguard life and property.
8. Make verbal and written reports on findings to supervisory security personnel.
9. Maintain records and perform data entry into software applications as required.
10. Perform other security tasks as directed, including working outdoors for extended periods.

1. Ability to obtain and maintain a security certificate or public trust security clearance.
2. Successful completion of a background investigation.
3. Willingness to undergo a pre-employment medical exam if required.
4. Ability to commence employment within a reasonable timeframe upon receiving agency authorization, clearances, or certifications.
5. Completion of secondary education, a high school diploma, or its local equivalent.
6. A minimum of one year of experience in military, police, or private security roles.