Fraud Investigator

Job Description The Fraud Investigator is a full-time investigator of visa and passport fraud within the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo. [Primary Responsibilities] Investigations: Performs all tasks relating to the investigation, analyzing, and tracking of fraud prevention casework in support of consular Nonimmigrant Visas (NIV), and American Citizen Services (ACS) operations. General Support: Supports other consular section units as required. Travel: Occasional domestic and international travel may be required (25% or less). [Position Value & Impact] This is a high-impact position directly contributing to the security, integrity, and law enforcement efforts of the U.S. Mission in Japan. The role offers a unique opportunity to apply sophisticated analytical, investigative, and interviewing skills within an international consular setting. Working Hours Full-time - 40 hours per week Monday through Friday, 8:30 – 17:30, with 1 hour lunch break. Job Requirements Education Requirements: Completion of two years of college or university studies is required. Qualifications: Experience: A minimum of three years of work experience with any or all of the following: administration, management, law, police investigations, claims investigations, fraud detection, visa or passport production. Job Knowledge: Knowledge of local governmental organizations, immigration law and practices, and cultural and social practices. Knowledge of host country laws and authorities on migratory trends, demographics, and border controls. Skills And Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills to work with other consular staff is required. Must have interviewing skills that engender trust and the ability to extract information from different sources. Must have strong quantitative skills and expertise with Microsoft Office products. Must have strong communication skills. Must have the ability to extensively use the internet as a research tool. Must be able to analyze evidence and individual circumstances to present facts and findings. Must exhibit professional integrity in protecting records and sensitive information. Language: Fluent (Level 4) in both English and Japanese is required. Salary JPY - Japanese Yen JPY 9000K - JPY 9500K Other Salary Description JPY ¥9,184,686 / Per Year The U.S. Mission does not withhold Japanese tax. Locally Employed Staff are responsible for filing income tax in accordance with Japanese Government law and regulations. [Benefits and Other Info] ・Employment Insurance (Koyou Hoken) and Workers’ Accident Compensation Insurance (Rousai Hoken) coverage is provided. ・The Mission does not provide Employee Pension Insurance (Kousei Nenkin) or Health Insurance (Kenkou Hoken), but provides coverage for National Pension Fund (Kokumin Nenkin Kikin). ・Severance pay is provided after one year of service and if all other criteria are met. Holidays Embassy/Consulates are closed on most American and Japanese holidays. 13 days each of Annual and Sick Leave is granted per year. Up to 40 hours per year of Family Leave. Job Contract Period Permanent (Probationary period is six months) Retirement age is 70. Nearest Station Ginza Line/Namboku Line: Tameike-Sanno Station Exit 14: 5 minutes' walk Hibiya Line: Toranomon Hills Station: 7 minutes' walk