Homeland Security Investigator
Ambassade des États-Unis en Haïti · Port-au-Prince, Ouest
- Entreprise : Ambassade des États-Unis en Haïti
- Lieu : Port-au-Prince, Ouest
- Publiée le : 3 novembre 2026
- Date limite : 19 novembre 2026
Description du poste
The U.S. Mission in Port-au-Prince is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Homeland Security Investigator FSN-10 Position in the DHS - Immigration Customs Enforcement office. Duties Investigations (50% ) Independently conducts transnational criminal, civil and administrative investigations that require an expert level of planning and coordination relative to complex investigations. The investigations routinely involve jurisdictional overlap with other federal, state, local and foreign government law enforcement agencies, where the primary focus is the identification, penetration and dismantling of transnational and/or global criminal organizations that pose a threat to the safety and security of the United States. Develops investigative case work that covers the entire broad spectrum of HSI investigative priorities to include issues of national security; the smuggling of goods and/or illicit narcotics; the smuggling and trafficking of persons; money laundering and related financial crime schemes; the smuggling and transshipment of critical technologies related to counter proliferation investigations; the theft, smuggling and sales of cultural property objects; cybercrimes; immigration and visa fraud schemes; criminal gangs and any form of organized crime; and the manufacture, theft, smuggling and distribution of intellectual property. These investigations will lead to arrests, indictments, convictions, seizures, and forfeitures, either domestically or internationally. Collects, assembles, and analyzes information from a variety of sources that leads to logically supported and demonstrable conclusions. The information may be derived from a variety of sources such as: interviews of witnesses, victims, confidential sources, subject matter experts, concerned citizens and/or law enforcement officials; intelligence and/or intelligence products; open source and/or information readily accessed by the general public. Utilizes the DHS and law enforcement databases. Documents most of their investigative case work through Reports of Investigation, memoranda and other routine correspondence. Prepares letters and other documents, addressed to other executive level individuals – including the heads of law enforcement agencies and US Ambassadors. Liaison and Analysis (25%) Serves as principal advisor, counselor, and subject matter expert to the HSI Attaché, the members of the HSI staff and other members of the embassy community. Internally, develops, fosters, and maintains effective professional relationships, at the executive and managerial levels, of US and foreign law enforcement organizations, other governmental agencies, public sector agencies, private organizations, non-governmental agencies, colleges/universities and other public or private institutions and US/foreign embassies. Develops and maintains relationships with HSI Headquarters, the staff within US Embassies and the other US federal law enforcement agencies represented within the Embassy community. Develops and maintains relationships domestically within the US. Externally, develops and maintains executive level relationships with foreign law enforcement organizations, INTERPOL, EUROPOL, and the World Customs Organization, which may be relationships at the headquarters and/or field level. Develop similar relationships, as necessary, with other foreign government officials outside of the country but within the area of responsibility covered by the HSI Attaché office. Other (25%) Inquiries - Responds to inquiries that are complex and technical in nature and often require thorough research through different databases and open-source platforms in support of criminal investigations related to customs and immigration violations. Training - Assists in the development and delivers training and expert guidance to host government law enforcement agencies. Assists with all logistical aspects of capacity building and outreach efforts, including translation of PowerPoint materials from English into host nations official working language. Provides training to foreign law enforcement counterparts across the entire spectrum of HSI priorities. Translation - Translates legal and technical documents and publications from host government working language to English and vice versa. He/she assists American investigators and U.S. Department of Justice attorneys by acting as an interpreter during complex investigative interviews which require the job holder to translate/interpret conversations and statements from host government working language to English and vice versa, in support of HSI investigations. Administration - Responsible for physical security of standard-issue IT equipment and law enforcement sensitive equipment. Maintains familiarity with the office server, associated tapes/software and required practices to ensure data are routinely backed-up. Back to top Qualifications and Evaluations Requirements: All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a: 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: Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Justice Studies, Law, or Pre-Law or any related field is required. *Substitution of education for experience*: At least two (2) years of University Studies in Criminology, Criminal Justice, Justice Studies, Law, or Pre-Law or any related field is required. 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. **All Applications should be submitted in English to be considered for this position.** Qualifications: Experience : Five years of progressively responsible experience in investigative work with a government law enforcement agency, or work in the realm of prosecutions with a prosecuting government agency, this must include high-level (felony) investigations and/or prosecutions. *Substitution of experience for education*: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in investigative work with a government law enforcement agency, or work in the realm of prosecutions with a prosecuting government agency, this must include high-level (felony) investigations and/or prosecutions. Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities. Language: English: Level 4 (Fluent; speaking/reading/writing) *This will be tested* French: Level 4 (Fluent; speaking/reading/writing) Creole: Level 4 (Fluent; speaking/reading/writing) Please address this language requirement in your ERA application. Job Knowledge: 1. Advanced knowledge of and expertise in bilateral political agreements, local law enforcement policies/procedures, judicial laws, and localized threats affecting the country’s trade, travel, finance, and national security; 2. Advanced knowledge of the host country’s customs, official communication protocols, and knowledge of host countries government entities. Familiarity with the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty, Letters Rogatory and INTERPOL Red Notices, country specific agreements and protocols, and international police procedures and the exchange of information on a “police-to-police” basis. Skills And Abilities: 1. Ability to correspond in writing and to read letters, reports, and other documents. 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 maintain physical stamina. Ability to conduct complex legal research, 5. Ability to interview persons in a variety of situations. Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with host country agencies. Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities .