Working in the Regional Security Office (RSO), the Foreign Service National Investigator (FSNI) conducts security investigations and maintains liaison with local police and other security and law enforcement officials. The FSNI assists the RSO team in coordinating protection for AIT personnel and visiting AIT consultants, obtaining and reporting on information concerning potential security threats to AIT personnel, facilities, or information.
Investigation (60%)
• 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.
Liaison (20%)
• Develops and maintains contacts with Taiwan authorities, the police and other law enforcement and private security entities to protect the security of AIT personnel, coordinate U.S. dignitary visits, and facilitates international conferences.
• Coordinates with local authorities by traveling to different cities in Taiwan to facilitate VIP visits to those locations.
• Assists AIT employees involved in crimes and accidents to coordinate with local police.
Threat Analysis (10%)
• Gathers and evaluates intelligence information concerning threats against AIT personnel, facilities, or information.
• Works with local contacts to receive and verify criminal, counterintelligence, terrorist or other threat information.
• Monitors trends in significant criminal and terrorist activities and any relevant socio-political developments in Taiwan and produces analytical reports on the impact of these developments on AIT security environment.
Administrative work (10%)
• Maintains staff briefing and debriefing records and vehicle fuel usage logs.
• Performs translation service for RSO when required.
*Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency.