Security Investigator in Frankfurt am Main

Announcement Number: Frankfurt-2026-123 Hiring Agency: Consulate General Frankfurt Position Title: Security Investigator - Open to: All Interested Candidates/All Sources (Dept.of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs) Open Period: 09/04/2026 -09/20/2026 Format MM/DD/YYYY Vacancy Time Zone: GMT+1 Series/Grade: LE - 0705 10 Salary: EUR €83,142/Per Year Work Schedule: Full-time - • All Interested Applicants / All Sources Promotion Potential: LE-10

Duty Location(s): 1 Vacancy in Frankfurt, GM Telework Eligible: No For More Info: HR Section 000-000-0000 HRatPost@state.gov

Overview

Hiring Path: Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: For USEFM - FP is 4. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

OPEN TO: All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation Appointment Type Permanent Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary

The work schedule for this position is:

• Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No. Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No. Travel Required: Occasional Travel. Regular travel within Germany will be required as well as travel to the United States or other foreign countries as directed by the agency.

The incumbent will serve as the Foreign Service National Investigator (FSN-I) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Frankfurt office. As such, he/she will plan, initiate, conduct and coordinate inquiries and criminal investigations across the entire broad spectrum of HSI priorities - including matters related to both customs and immigration violations. Develops information leading to cases in the United States and provides investigative assistance on customs and related matters, counter-terrorism investigations, criminal investigations, data analysis, liaison activities and training. The incumbent serves as subject matter expert and advisor to the HSI Attaché Office on German law and criminal procedures. He/she is responsible for developing, fostering and maintaining continued executive level contacts with US/German law enforcement organizations, governmental agencies/organizations, non-governmental organizations and the private sector.

EXPERIENCE:please address this factor in your ERA application under major duties and responsibilities.

Five (5) years of actual police/investigative work experience is required.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE:please address this factor in your ERA application under major duties and responsibilities.

Five (5) years of actual police/investigative work experience is required.

Education Requirements

Two years (or completion of other equivalent post-secondary degree or post-secondary education) - vocational education, associate degree, college, university studies - is required.

Evaluations

LANGUAGE: please address both language requirements in your ERA application.

Position requires fluent English language skills (reading/speaking/writing).

Position requires fluent German language skills (reading/speaking/writing).

Skills and Abilities

Must hold a valid and legally obtained German/EU driver's license, class B.

Must be able to provide written and oral reports in both English and German. address your previous experience in this field in your ERA application.

This may be tested.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)

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.

Qualifications

All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

Benefits

• Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Germany may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
• For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources (HR) Office.
• The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
• Benefits URL: Review our Benefits Agency Benefits:

Other Information

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER

1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference‑eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

* IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference‑eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD‑214(“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”),Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service‑connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re‑employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a non‑sensitive clearance.

Required Documents

To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.

• All Applicants: Passport Copy
• Residency and/or Work Permit (please submit front and back)
• Copy of valid driver's license (please submit front and back)
• Required proof of secondary education (please attach under "High School Diploma or equivalent")
• Required proof of post‑secondary education (please attach under "Professional Diploma or License")
• Additional Documents (not mandatory - you may attach under "Other Document", or "Other Document 2")
• COM (Approval for Members of Household, if applicable - for MOHs only)

Eligible Family Member Applicants

• Copy of Sponsor’s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)
• DD‑214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF‑50 (if applicable)

Next Steps

Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information - the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Germany.