Aug 24, 2012

Police Advisor - Level 2 , Worldwide

Job Order : ID: 8919
Employment Type: Contract

Function Note:
International civilian police advisors work typically involves assessing, monitoring, advising and mentoring the local civil police in order to ensure that law and order are maintained effectively and impartially according to democratic policing principles, and that human rights and fundamental freedoms are fully protected.

General Responsibilities:
• Level II Police Advisors may serve as first-line supervisors and/or specialists. They may be responsible for several Level I Police Advisors, or have responsibility for a specific project. They shall direct and coordinate the activities of members of the U.S. contingent and/or providing expertise in specialized law enforcement functions. In addition, below are specific responsibilities for two common types of Level II Police Advisors, trainers and specialists.
• Level II Police Advisor supervisors explain general orders, messages and decisions of senior advisor staff to subordinates. They also keep all subordinates informed of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws and new techniques in police work; Investigate charges of inefficiency or neglect of duty against contingent members and file report or charges based on the findings.
 • Level II Police Advisor specialists will typically be assigned to mentor or train at an advanced or specialized level, and require additional expertise and/or additional certifications/licenses in their area of expertise. Advisors may be recruited to provide specialized training, mentoring or other support in critical needs areas such a border control/patrol, crimes against persons, property crimes investigations, court security, intelligence, customs, crime scene investigation, dignitary protection, civil disorder, organized crime and anti-corruption. Specialists may serve as trainers, mentors or senior advisors depending on the needs of the mission and the expertise of the individual candidate.

Requirement Note:
All advisors shall have a combined total of (8) years work experience with at least five (5) years experience in their relevant field (i.e. for police advisors federal, state, municipal, and county law enforcement service; for corrections advisors correctional service; for justice advisors as an attorney, judge, or justice sector professional; for specialist advisors, professional experience directly related to their advisor skill set).
• Level II Police Advisor supervisors shall have five years full-time experience in a supervisory law enforcement position with some documented internal affairs experience
• Level II Police Advisor specialists must demonstrate at least three years specialized experience in areas directly related to their mission responsibility, including any and all appropriate certifications and licenses
• Ability to communicate in English (Foreign Service Institute standard level 4 for writing, reading comprehension, speaking for U.S. citizens and level 3 for third country nationals)
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle (an International Driving Permit for third country nationals)
• Unblemished background
• Excellent health and be able to pass requisite physical, medical and psychological tests appropriate to assigned mission/country
• Valid U.S. passport (for non-U.S. citizens, valid passport from their country of citizenship)
• Negotiating, interpersonal and leadership skills
• The ability and willingness to train other individuals in their area of expertise
• Must pass a nine-panel drug test for THC, Cocaine, PCP (Phencyclidine), Opiates, Methamphetamine, Methadone, Amphetamine, Barbiturates, and Benzodiazepines.