Investigator and Surveillance Detection Program Coordinator
Resume:
RESUME
Kennedy Kalilombe Junior
Ames, IA 50010
Personal Details
Nationality: Malawian
Gender : Male
Date of Birth: 19th September 1978
Profession: Security
Marital Status: Married
Nationality: Malawian
Contact Number: 515-***-****
Email Address: **************@*****.***
Summary
A highly competent security professional with 24+ years of experience in Diplomatic Security, law enforcement liaison, and security investigations. Adept at threat analysis, personnel vetting, crisis response, and security program management. Extensive experience in training coordination, including a TDY assignment in Botswana at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA). Played a key role in managing security threats during national demonstrations following Malawi’s second Tripartite Elections. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and possesses exceptional leadership, risk assessment, and investigative skills acquired through various trainings offered by Diplomatic Security Training Centre in United States.
Professional Experience
Senior Foreign Service National Investigator
U.S Embassy, Lilongwe Malawi 11th June 2017 – 21st March 2025
Job Summary: Responsible for Investigator Supervision, oversees the conduct of security certification Investigations, primary liaison with local law enforcement agencies and maintains contacts throughout the country, Leads the conduct of sensitive investigations of thefts, vehicle accidents, and other incidents involving the U.S Mission Community and Locally Employed Staff. Leads recruitment and processing of all local International Law Enforcement Academy training participants and coordinates all associated arrangements with various Embassy and other agencies.
Specific duties:
Developing strategic partnerships with Malawian security forces, foreign missions, and
Non-governmental organizations.
Participating in the conduct of preliminary investigations involving crime and mission personnel, facilities, and or property.
Conducting background investigations for prospective employees to ensure their compliance to U.S Government security standards.
Played a key role in security response during national demonstrations following the second Tripartite Elections. Coordinated intelligence gathering, provided security assessments, and liaised with law enforcement agencies to mitigate risks and protect U.S. personnel and property.
Responsible for coordinating and recruiting candidates for International Law Enforcement Academy Training
Selected for a 30-day assignment at the International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) in Botswana, where I was responsible for coordinating and managing training programs for law enforcement officers and other agencies from the host nation.
Maintaining professional relationship with local police and other government authorities to ensure a prompt police response to requests for assistance, investigation, or protection.
Obtaining information concerning potential security threats to the Mission which is also shared with other Organizations through OSAC program.
Collects, analyzes, and shares intelligence on potential security threats affecting the U.S. Mission.
Leads response efforts for security incidents, including accidents, crimes, and emergencies involving U.S Mission personnel.
Coordinating security for the high-profile visits which includes former U.S Presidents, FLOTUS and CODEL (Congress Delegation).
Surveillance Detection Program Coordinator
U.S Embassy, Lilongwe, Malawi July 2010 – 11th June 2017
Job Summary: Responsible for the day-to-day overall operational management of the
Surveillance Detection team and program.
Specific Duties:
Coordinated the daily operational planning and deployment of the Surveillance Detection (SD) team as directed by the Regional Security Officer.
Developed, Planned, and coordinated the on-job SD Team training and pre-deployment briefing
Scheduled and coordinated the U.S Mission planning and daily operation areas for the SD team as directed by RSO.
Provided technical and professional support to Regional Security Office in Surveillance Detection administration and logistical/equipment requirement support.
Assisted with the recruitment and selection process of SD team staff members and
monitoring job performance through preparation of appraisals.
Prepared Work Development Plan and SD Program Operation Management plan.
Diplomatic Guard Supervisor
U.S Embassy, Lilongwe, Malawi May 2007 – July 2010
Job Summary: responsible for the day-to-day supervision of all Diplomatic Guards in Post One, ensuring Diplomatic Guards execute their duties in a professional manner. Responsible for preparation of Work Development Plan, Evaluation Performance Report and duty roaster scheduling for all the Diplomatic Guards.
Specific Duties.
Provided Day to Day supervision to all the Diplomatic Security Guards.
Ensured that Standard Operating procedures for Diplomatic Security Guards are adhered to by the local guards
Prepared Evaluation Performance Reports (EPR) for Diplomatic Security Guards.
Prepared of Work Development Plan and duty roaster for the diplomatic guards
Providing daily situation reports to the Regional Security Officer.
Training Diplomatic Security guards in all the Diplomatic Security Equipment at the Embassy
Checking and validating business visitors’ credentials prior to entry into any U.S Government property.
Performed weekly and monthly preventative maintenance for all Diplomatic Security Equipment (i.e. Itemizer Machine and X-Ray Machine -Perkins Vivid Version)
Carrying out security clerical duties as assigned by the Regional Security Officer.
Assisting with access control to all US Government facilities.
Diplomatic Security Guard
U.S Embassy, Lilongwe, Malawi 17th December 2000 – May 2007
Job Summary: Safeguarding U.S Government personnel and property. During business hours controls access and receive visitors at the Chancery and other U. S Embassy agencies. After business hours answers the telephone calls including emergency calls by U.S Mission employees also from other sectors including American community and assist them accordingly. Respond to communication radio transmission, in addition to assisting after hours visitors. Assist the security office as directed.
Specific Duties.
Operating Security Equipment i.e. X-ray Machine, Itemizer, Walk-through Metal Detectors and electronic doors.
Responding to emergencies during hours and over the weekends.
Monitoring US Mission communication Radio and CCTV Cameras
Front desk operations like furnishing visitors with information about US Mission in Malawi and providing US Visa basic requirements to visa applicants.
Act as Telephone Operator during after hours, over the weekend and Public Holidays.
Competencies
Excellent Time Management Skills
Security Investigations & Risk Analysis
Crisis & Emergency Management
Threat Intelligence & Surveillance Detection
Incident Response & Crisis Communication
Law Enforcement & Government officials Liaison
Completion of Investigation Technique Interview Skills, Local Guard Management, Surveillance Detection Program, First Aid and Safety and Supervisory Skills.
Computer literacy in Ms Office, Word, Power point, Excel and Ms Access
Academic Qualifications
Institution: Exploits University, Lilongwe, Malawi
Dates from/to: 2012-2016
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration
Institution: Beston Business College (ABMA – London)
Dates from/to: 2005-2007
Degree/Diploma: Diploma in Clearing and Shipping Management
Professional Backing
January, 2024 Completion Certificate In-Service Training Foreign Service National Investigator Course - Washington D.C, U.S.A
March 12-30, 2018 Completion Certificate in Foreign Service National Investigator Course -
Washington D.C, U.S.A
March 14-16, 2018 Completion Certificate in Basic FSNI Interview and Investigations -
Washington D.C, U.S.A
June 04-08, 2017 Surveillance Detection Coordinator Course – Johannesburg, SA
March 3-7, 2014 Local Guard Force Management and Development Course -
Washington D.C, U.S.A
March 2009 Beyond the Basics Supervisory Skills Course - Cape Town, SA
February 2006 Training in Explosive Detection Program - US Embassy, Lilongwe.
September 2003 Communication Skills Course - Davis Communication Centre (USA)
Other Attributes
Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
Good analytical skills
Hardworking
Good leadership skills and good team player
Excellent Time Management Skills
First Aid and M-A-R-C-H Skills
Computer Knowledge and Experience
Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, E-mail (outlook)
Other
Holder of Valid Clean Driver’s License-Code C1 (SADC)
References
1.Special Agent Christopher Doggett, Regional Security Officer, U.S Embassy, Lilongwe, Malawi.
Cell: +1-771-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
2.Supervisory Special Agent Mark Pickard,
Cell: +1-786-***-****
Email: *********@*****.***
3.Supervisory Special Agent Timothy Corso,
Cell: +1-571-***-****
Email: *******@*****.***
4.Lech ***********@*****.***, Regional Security Officer, Colombo
Cell: +94-011-***-****
Email: ***********@*****.***
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