Surveillance Detection Monitor

U.S. Embassy Nairobi’s Regional Security Office is hiring a Surveillance Detection Monitor in Nairobi, Kenya. This full-time, permanent opportunity is for eligible internal applicants with experience in military, police or private security work and the ability to identify and report suspicious activity around U.S. facilities and personnel.

Key Job Information

• Position: Surveillance Detection Monitor
• Employer: U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Regional Security Office
• Location: Nairobi, Kenya
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Arrangement: No telework
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week, with occasional weekends and after-hours work
• Employment Category: Non-supervisory
• Salary: KES 1,388,768 per year
• Open Period: 17 September to 24 September 2026

About the Role

The Surveillance Detection Monitor works within the Regional Security Office and spends approximately 90% of the position’s duties conducting surveillance detection. The role involves observing the environment around U.S. facilities and personnel, identifying potentially suspicious or hostile surveillance activity and reporting relevant observations.

The remaining 10% of the role focuses on reporting findings. The position requires strong observation skills, familiarity with surveillance techniques and the ability to communicate observations through verbal and written reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct surveillance detection activities around U.S. facilities and personnel.
• Observe surroundings for suspicious activity or indications of hostile surveillance.
• Identify activities that may present security concerns.
• Report surveillance findings through clear verbal and written communication.
• Initiate emergency response procedures when required.
• Use communications equipment, cameras and basic IT systems in support of surveillance detection duties.
• Record relevant information and perform data entry when required.
• Apply knowledge of local geography and culture when conducting surveillance detection activities.

Required Qualifications

• Secondary school or high school diploma, or equivalent qualification.
• At least 1 year of military, police or private security experience.
• English Level 2, representing limited proficiency.
• Kiswahili Level 3, representing good working knowledge.
• A valid basic driver’s license.
• Ability to work with communications equipment, cameras and basic IT systems.
• Strong observation skills.
• Knowledge of surveillance techniques.
• Knowledge of local geography and culture.

Eligibility

This Surveillance Detection Monitor vacancy is open to current U.S. Mission employees and U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) across all agencies. Applicants should confirm that they meet the stated internal eligibility requirements before submitting an application.

Benefits and Compensation

• Annual salary: KES 1,388,768.
• Health insurance: Employer covers 90%.
• Life and disability insurance: Fully covered.
• Pension: 9.5% employer contribution.
• 13th-month bonus: Provided.
• Paid holidays: 21 days.
• Annual leave: 25 days.
• Sick leave: 25 days.
• Tuition reimbursement: Up to $1,500 per year.

How to Apply

Eligible applicants should submit the required documentation for the Surveillance Detection Monitor vacancy during the stated application period. Required documents include a driver’s license, high school certificate and resume or CV.

Applicants should also provide a permit, degree or transcript where applicable, together with any additional documentation required for EFM applicants. The vacancy is open from 17 September through 24 September 2026.

Security Requirement

The position requires a Public Trust background investigation or security certificate. Applicants should be prepared to satisfy the applicable security requirement as part of the employment process.