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This position is in the Regional Security Office (RSO). The incumbent assists the RSO in performing a variety of investigative and security liaison functions. Daily supervision and tasks shall be assigned by the post RSO or his/her designee. The RSO Security Assistant is responsible for assisting the RSO in conducting personnel security investigations. Major Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to Assist RSO in maintaining liaison with local law enforcement and security agencies Assist in managing the Embassy's Foreign National Investigation program. Conducts in-depth personnel interviews in Russian with prospective local contractors. Conduct local contractor clearance interviews and reviews data from other agencies and recommends if follow-up interviews or additional investigation is needed. Schedule internal and external records checks. Collects and independently corroborates applicant background information. Assists RSO staff in conducting background investigations for Americans' security clearances. Office Russian Linguist- translates, interprets, and helps with tasks requiring Russian language proficiency. Assists RSO with unannounced visitor screening and manages unsolicited mail database, identifying any threats to the mission and its personnel. Serves as a liaison between RSO and U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Agencies having protective responsibilities and with local Russian authorities in support of official U.S. protective operations (DSS and USSS, etc.). Monitors Russian-language open-source media and social media reporting for incidents and events which impact the safety and security of Chief of Mission personnel and facilities. Maintains and updates foreign national contractor security files and database for Mission Russia. Support annual briefing and certifications for Consulates. Travel to Consulates as necessary. Creates security badges as needed for personnel. Maintain and update classified security incident databases. Assists RSO with Emergency Action Planning, and serves on RSO Emergency security teams i.e., evacuations, intruders, and nuclear/chemical/biological response teams. Assist embassy personnel with all access-related issues. Serves as the principal liaison to non-English speaking Embassy contractors, including liaison with AECA members and AECA contract companies. Conducts required checks for both AECA affiliates and AECP parents. Assists in cleared American escort responsibilities for Classified Pouch and secure construction materials shipments, to include container pouch run escort outside of Moscow as assigned. TDY travel may be required to support RSO during major events. Serves as backup for the Access Control Coordinator, responsible for verifying access requirements and clearances and producing U.S. embassy badges. Assist RSO and ARSO-I with U.S. visa and passport fraud investigations, as necessary. Other administrative and security-related duties as assigned. Qualifications Must be 21 years of age or older, have completed secondary school or obtained a GED, and possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to type or keyboard at least 40 WPM and be familiar with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Must have at least two years of general office experience and prefer candidate with experience interviewing. A BA or BS degree may be substituted for work experience requirement. A Top-Secret security clearance and a 3/3 level in Russian are required. * Must be a U.S. Citizen.

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