Assistant Secretary (FSM Department of Justice) Pohnpei [closing: 6/13/2026]

It is the policy of the FSM Government that qualified FSM citizens is given first priority for employment consideration; with other Micronesian and U.S. citizens utilized in positions for which no qualified FSM citizens are available.

POSITION AND SALARY:
Assistant Secretary
PL-42/1
$1,177.58 B/W + $40.00 COLA = $1,217.58 BW

This is the minimum rate at step one of the grade.  Higher rates may be authorized in cases of hard-to-fill positions where it is appropriate to the qualification of the appointee.

LOCATION:
Department of Justice
FSM National Government
Pohnpei, FSM 96941

DUTIES (ILLUSTRATION ONLY):
Assist the Secretary of the Department of Justice in operation of National Security within the FSM; directly responsible to the Secretary of the Department of Justice on consultations and opportunities of overall policework, planning, and receives general instructions as to work results desired; issue general orders for improvement and accountability of work methods and for enforcing rules, laws and  regulations; responsible for planning and directing of activities, rules and regulations, departmental policies and procedures, mission, goals and objectives, and philosophy of the division of the National Police; analyzes and set appropriate actions of such information in order to improve Divisional operations; promotes capacity building of the National Police force; Oversee the administrative duties include making recommendations for purchase of equipment and supplies, preparation of administrative budget estimates, and develop of the Division Mission, policies and procedures and objectives; work closely with other law enforcement agencies in the nation to enforce national security; performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited college or University with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology or Law Enforcement or related field plus five (5) years of responsible work experience in National Security with at least two (2) years in supervisory capacity.