Job Opportunity: Surveillance Detection Coordinator at U.S. Embassy Abuja

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The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking applications from eligible and qualified candidates for the position of Surveillance Detection Coordinator (SDC) in the Regional Security Office.

Overview

  • Hiring Path: Open to the public

  • Who May Apply: All interested candidates (Note: Eligible Family Members are not eligible for this position on the Surveillance Detection team.)

  • Security Clearance Required: Public Trust – Background Investigation

  • Appointment Type: Permanent (Indefinite, subject to successful completion of probationary period)

  • Supervisory Position: Yes

  • Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):
The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Job Summary

The Surveillance Detection Coordinator (SDC) reports directly to the Regional Security Officer (RSO) and provides daily oversight of the Surveillance Detection Program.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing timely analysis of notable security events.

  • Receiving, translating, analyzing, and inputting data into the Diplomatic Security Information Reporting (myDSIR) database.

  • Supervising one (1) SD Technician, three (3) SD Supervisors, and indirectly overseeing nine (9) SD Monitors.

  • Managing surveillance detection operations across the Embassy, Consulate, or other U.S. Government facilities and events, as directed by the RSO.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education:

  • Completion of secondary school (high school diploma or local equivalent) is required.

Experience:

  • At least two (2) years of military, police, or private security experience (including six months investigative experience).

  • Minimum of one (1) year supervisory experience is required.

Language:

  • Good working knowledge of English (speaking, reading, and writing).

  • Good working knowledge of Igbo, Yoruba, or Hausa is also required.

Job Knowledge:

  • General knowledge of surveillance techniques.

  • Familiarity with traffic patterns, pedestrian behavior, local facilities, and travel routes.

  • Knowledge of local law enforcement capabilities.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to manage and lead a team effectively.

  • Must possess a valid Nigerian Driver’s License.

Other Requirements:

  • Must be able to obtain and hold a public trust security clearance.

  • May be subject to a background investigation and medical exam.

  • Must be available to start work within 6 weeks of receiving authorization/clearance.

Benefits

The U.S. Mission offers a competitive compensation and benefits package for locally employed staff.

  • Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants should discuss benefits directly with the HR Office.

  • Pay plans are assigned and confirmed by Washington, D.C.

Hiring Preference

Preference is given in the following order:

  1. Appointment Eligible Family Member (AEFM) / U.S. citizen Eligible Family Member (USEFM) who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran.

  2. AEFM / USEFM.

  3. Foreign Service (FS) employees on Leave Without Pay (LWOP) and Civil Service (CS) with reemployment rights.

How to Apply

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