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Security Investigator
Company:
U.S. Embassy Yerevan
Location: Yerevan, Armenia
Duration: Permanent
Start Date: 30 Oct 2026
Deadline: 06 Nov 2026
Announcement Code: Yerevan-2026-015

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TERM: 

Full-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION: 


U.S. Embassy is seeking for a Security Investigator position to serve as the Regional Security Officer’s primary outreach and liaison to host government law enforcement and security entities to support mission goals and priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

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/PO, 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 


- At least five 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.

Education: Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Justice Studies, Law, or Pre-Law is required.
Languages: Mandatory:
- Fluent knowledge of English language (Reading/Writing/Speaking) is required (this maybe tested).
- Fluent knowledge of Armenian language (Reading/Writing/Speaking) is required (this maybe tested).

- A valid driver's license is required. Must hold a valid class B driver’s license that is not revoked or suspended and be at least 25 years old to be allowed to drive an official vehicle. Must demonstrate safe driving skills.

REMUNERATION/ SALARY: 

Grade-10

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 


All eligible applicants are welcome to apply for this position using the ERA (https://am.usembassy.gov/jobs/). For any recruitment related questions, please call the Human Resources Office at: (37410) 49 42 00.

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.

OPEN TO/ ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 

All interested candidates/ All sources