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 post personnel and visiting U.S. government officials, obtaining and reporting on information concerning potential security threats to post personnel, facilities, or information.

Duties

Investigations: Does background checks on job candidates and local contractors, and researches cases for other U.S. law enforcement agencies.

Liaison: Works with local police, government, and security contacts to protect post personnel, support VIP visits and conferences, and help employees involved in crimes or accidents.

Threat Analysis: Collects and checks threat information, tracks crime, terrorism, and political trends, and reports on how they affect post security.

Skills and Experience

FOR THE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS,



APPLICANTS MUST MEET EITHER OPTION 1 OR OPTION 2 TO QUALIFY

Option 1:

Three (3) years experience in law enforcement, military, private security, or investigation is required.

Completion of two (2) years University Studies is required.

OR

Option 2:

Five (5) years of experience in law enforcement, military, private security, or investigation is required.

Completion of Secondary School (Year 12) is required

All Applicants

Job Knowledge

Valuable working knowledge of the local and regional judicial system including criminal laws and procedures.

Detailed knowledge of investigative techniques.

Skills and Abilities

Must have a valid, current driver's license and have held it for a minimum of five (5) years.

Next Steps

To be considered for this vacancy, local applicants must have at least 12 months of visa validity remaining.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: NOVEMBER 20, 2026

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📌 Foreign Service National Investigator (Melbourne)
🏢 US Consulate General
📍 Melbourne