The U.S. Mission in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Surveillance Detection Monitor in the Regional Security Office (RSO).

U.S. EMBASSY OUAGADOUGOU

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT # Ouaga-2026-009

Surveillance Detection Monitor

Opening Date : 07/15/2026
Closing Date : 07/29/2026
Open to : All Interested Applicants/All Sources
Work Schedule : Full-time (40 hours/week)
SALARY : *Ordinarily Resident (OR) : CFA 7,070,448 p.a. (Starting Salary/Full-Time)
(Position Surveillance Detection Monitor : FSN-04)

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION :

This position is in the Regional Security Office. SD Monitors observe, recognize, and report potential surveillance and other suspicious incidents directed against U.S. Government facilities and/or personnel and initiate emergency responses to possible hostile actions, as necessary, to safeguard life and property.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

1. EDUCATION : Completion of secondary education, high school diploma (BAC) or the local equivalent is required.

2. EXPERIENCE : A minimum of one (1) year of military, policy, or private experience in the field of security required

3. LANGUAGE : English- Limited knowledge, reading/speaking/writing is required. This may be tested. French- Good working knowledge, speaking, reading and writing.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Must possess a valid basic driver’s license. Must be skilled in the use of communications equipment, cameras, and basic information technology systems. Must provide detailed oral reports. Must work independently and adapt to a wide range of threat and environmental conditions. Must have good observation skills.

JOB KNOWLEDGE : Knowledge of surveillance techniques, familiarity with local pedestrian and vehicular traffic patterns and habits, awareness of cultural norms and customs is required. The position requires good working knowledge of the host city’s geography and general culture.

4. HOW TO APPLY : Applicants must complete the following application process to be considered :
• Create an account on the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) Website at https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/bfa/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms
• Choose Announcement Number Ouaga-2026-009 Surveillance Detection Monitor and complete the online application.

• Upload any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. Copies of Attestations/Certificates of Work, degrees certificates, work permits & SF 50 if applicable) into the Electronic Recruitment Application system. click on the "Apply to This Vacancy" to submit your application.
For more information on how to apply, visit the Mission internet site : https://bf.usembassy.gov/jobs/
Required Documents : Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application :
• High/Secondary school (BAC) diploma is required.
• Residency and/or Work Permit (If applicable)
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)
• Relevant Work attestations and Certificates.
• Driver’s License
• Others

What to Expect Next : Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via telephone call and email.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION : Contact the Human Resources Office at 25 49 53 00.
Note :
• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• All applications must be for an open/advertised position.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. The Department of State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.