Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI) Assistant

Announcement Number:Yaounde-2025-011 Hiring Agency:Embassy YaoundePosition Title:Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI) Assistant - All Interested Applicants / All Sources Open Period:12/18/2025 - 01/02/2026Format MM/DD/YYYYVacancy Time Zone:GMT+1Series/Grade:LE - 0705 8Salary:XAF FCFA13,507,338 /Per YearWork Schedule:Full-time - 40 hours per week.Promotion Potential:LE-8Duty Location(s):1inYaounde, CMTelework Eligible:NoFor More Info: HR Section 000-000-0000 ydeapplicants@state.govOverviewHiring Path:• Open to the publicWho May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:This position is open to All Interested Applicants / All Sources.For USEFM - FP grade is FP-6. Actual FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.Security Clearance Required:Public Trust - Background InvestigationAppointment TypePermanentAppointment Type Details:Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period.Marketing Statement:We encourage you to review the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply. 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 Cameroon is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI) Assistant position in the Regional Security Office (RSO).Supervisory Position:NoRelocation Expenses Reimbursed:NoBack to topDutiesThe Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI) Assistant conducts security investigations and maintains liaison with local police and other security and law enforcement officials. The incumbent assists the Regional Security Office team in coordinating protection for post personnel and visiting U.S. government officials, obtaining and reporting on information concerning potential security threats to post personnel, facilities, or information. The FSNI Assistant Conducts background investigations on candidates for employment and on local contractors to determine suitability for business; conducts research on behalf of other U.S. law enforcement agencies for criminal investigation. Back to topQualifications and EvaluationsRequirements:All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a:security certificate; or Public Trust - background investigation Security Clearance. All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to 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/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.Education Requirements:A minimum of two (2) years University Studies is required.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:Experience: A minimum of three (3) years of experience in law enforcement, military, private security, or investigation is required.Language: Good working knowledge (Reading/Writing/Speaking) in English is required and Fluency (Reading/Writing/Speaking) in French is required. This may be tested.Job Knowledge: Good working knowledge of the loca