The U.S. Mission to Nigeria comprises of the Embassy in Abuja, FCT, and the Consulate General in Lagos. U.S. Consulate General Lagos is the Mission’s representative to the Nigerian people in the southern region.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Surveillance Detection Coordinator

Announcement Number: Abuja-2026-015
Location: Lagos

Summary

• The U.S. Embassy Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Surveillance Detection Coordinator in the Regional Security Office.

Duties

• The Surveillance Detection Coordinator (SDC) reports directly to the RSO and provides daily oversight of the SD Program.
• The SDC provides the RSO with timely analysis of notable events and receives daily reports, which she/he is responsible for analyzing, translating, and inputting daily data into the Diplomatic Security Information Reporting (myDSIR) database.
• The SDC provides the direct supervision of One (1) SD Technician (if applicable) and Three (3) SD Supervisor(s) and indirect supervision of Nine (9) SD Monitors. The area of responsibility and supervision encompasses the Embassy/Consulate/Embassy Branch Office and/or other U.S. Government (USG) facilities, or specific USG event venues, per direction of the RSO.

Requirements
Education:

• Completion of secondary education, high school diploma or the local equivalent is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of military, police, or private experience in the field of security which include six (6) months of investigative and one (1) year of supervisory experience is required.

Job Knowledge:

• General knowledge of surveillance techniques. Familiarities with normal traffic patterns, pedestrian behavior, facilities, and travel routes. Knowledge of local law enforcement capabilities is required.

Skills And Abilities:

• Ability to manage the work of others in a team environment is required.

Salary
USD $19,951 / Per Year.

Application Closing Date
4th August, 2026.