Employer: BlueForce, Inc.
Language: English 5/5 (Arabic & French highly preferred)
Security Clearance Req: Secret (may begin work with interim)
BlueForce, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Police Coordinator (SPC) to support the US Department of State (DOS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) to work in partnership with the Lebanese Ministry of Interior (MOI) and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ).
The SPC’s overall purpose is to support INL’s Expanded Police Professionalism (EP2) plan and general Law Enforcement Modernization (LEM) programming. The goal of the EP2 plan, a multi-year INL lead initiative, is to improve the professionalism and responsiveness of the ISF’s Territorial Gendarmerie (TG) units to provide effective policing outside of the greater Beirut area.
INL keeps Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL helps countries deliver justice and fairness by strengthening their police, courts, and corrections systems. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a US Citizen
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in international relations, law enforcement, public policy or related field (10 years’ professional law enforcement experience can be substituted)
Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance and maintain eligibility throughout duration of assignment
Must have 18 years or more experience as a full-time, POST certified sworn officer in a federal or local U.S. law enforcement agency with at least 5 years’ experience managing international law enforcement training programs
At least 3 years’ specialized experience depending on the position (e.g. intelligence, firearms, gangs, kidnapping, drugs, internal affairs)
At least 5 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial position involving operations, management, organizational development, training, and strategic planning
Demonstrated ability to explain, promote, and defend U.S. Government policies to senior law enforcement officials of other nations and the host country and representatives of international organizations
Proven ability to exercise a high degree of professional judgment, diplomacy, and tact at all times in order to build successful relationships
Demonstrated experience in police mentoring and advising activities and institutional reform
Demonstrated experience working in or coordinating with US Government agencies;
Demonstrated ability to interact with high-level officials
Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other contractor and grant personnel, staff members of U.S. Government agencies, Lebanese officials, and international personnel
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work well with others
Demonstrated ability to explain, promote, and defend U.S. Government policies to senior law enforcement officials of other nations and the host country and representatives of international organizations
Proven ability to exercise a high degree of professional judgment, diplomacy, and tact at all times in order to build successful relationships
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel
Must be proficient in the English language (reading, listening, report writing, and oral presentation) (at least 5/5 Department of State scale or the equivalent).
French and/or Arabic language proficiency and knowledge of Lebanese history, culture and current events is highly preferred
Excellent oral and written communications skills, including ability to brief senior officials succinctly DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
The SPC must assist in the implementation of the curriculum development, training, and mentoring projects of the EP2 plan and LEM programming, including serving as the central coordination point for the SPAs. The SPC must fulfill the following duties and responsibilities:
Provide high-quality guidance, advice, and mentoring to law enforcement counterparts in country.
Assist in assessing ISF institutional roles in the criminal justice system; assist in identifying and prioritizing areas for reform; work with counterparts to design and implement needed reform.
Provide expert advice, guidance, and leadership with regard to the design, development, implementation, and oversight of law enforcement modernization programs including the EP2 Plan for the ISF and LEM-related programming.
Assess the ongoing EP2 Plan and LEM programming and make recommendations for adjustments to these programs.
Perform quality control on curriculum development and implementation of EP2 training and mentoring activities.
Oversee and finalize the development of curriculum, training, and mentoring plans for the EP2 plan. Plans must include program milestones and indictors that measure the impact of EP2 on the ISF.
Lead regular site visits to ISF locations outside of Beirut to gauge the impact of the EP2 Plan on ISF members. Site visits must be used to provide mentoring for ISF Station Commanders / Unit Leadership and validate that ISF members are using skills obtained during EP2 trainings. Innovative tools must be used when conducting site visits including checklists and surveys to ensure ISF leadership and members are effectively using skills learned during EP2 training.
Ensure that all efforts are on schedule and effective. Recommend corrective courses of action and revisions to planning, as needed.
Gather necessary information and assist in planning and coordinating activities across INL-funded programs and ISF- partner organizational lines, reconcile conflicting interests, and resolve complex and sensitive issues, as needed.
Provide recommendations on making improvements to the EP2 plan and/or LEM programming.
Evaluate the ISF’s requests for operational, logistical, or institutional support and recommend supportive courses of action to the INL Director and INL Lebanon Program Officer in Washington, DC.
Lead the development of training and mentoring materials / guides for ISF Supervisors to utilize to mainstream EP2 curriculum into police operations at the individual ISF police stations.
Lead coordination with and provide mentorship to the ISF on the implementation of recommendations from INL Lebanon funded public perception surveys.
Facilitate interactions among the INL Director, Lebanese law enforcement, other local officials, relevant international partners, and representatives from civil society on criminal justice sector reform issues..
This position is contingent upon a contract award.
All applicants are encouraged to submit a resume in English that explicitly addresses each of the qualifications listed above. All qualified candidates will be contacted and provided a Qualification Matrix to complete.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
BlueForce employment is contingent upon individual’s providing legal proof of identity and satisfactory background check results. Please note if applying for a position in the United States: All applicants must furnish legal authorization to work in the United States within three (3) working days of time of hire. If a Government clearance is required, applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
BlueForce is firmly committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and in providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law.
BLUEFORCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, AND A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
Location: Beirut, Lebanon
Language: English 5/5 (Arabic & French highly preferred)
Travel: Authorized
Security Clearance Req: Secret (may begin work with interim)
BlueForce, Inc. is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Police Coordinator (SPC) to support the US Department of State (DOS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) to work in partnership with the Lebanese Ministry of Interior (MOI) and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ).
The SPC’s overall purpose is to support INL’s Expanded Police Professionalism (EP2) plan and general Law Enforcement Modernization (LEM) programming. The goal of the EP2 plan, a multi-year INL lead initiative, is to improve the professionalism and responsiveness of the ISF’s Territorial Gendarmerie (TG) units to provide effective policing outside of the greater Beirut area.
INL keeps Americans safe at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL helps countries deliver justice and fairness by strengthening their police, courts, and corrections systems. These efforts reduce the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Must be a US Citizen
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in international relations, law enforcement, public policy or related field (10 years’ professional law enforcement experience can be substituted)
Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance and maintain eligibility throughout duration of assignment
Must have 18 years or more experience as a full-time, POST certified sworn officer in a federal or local U.S. law enforcement agency with at least 5 years’ experience managing international law enforcement training programs
At least 3 years’ specialized experience depending on the position (e.g. intelligence, firearms, gangs, kidnapping, drugs, internal affairs)
At least 5 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial position involving operations, management, organizational development, training, and strategic planning
Demonstrated ability to explain, promote, and defend U.S. Government policies to senior law enforcement officials of other nations and the host country and representatives of international organizations
Proven ability to exercise a high degree of professional judgment, diplomacy, and tact at all times in order to build successful relationships
Demonstrated experience in police mentoring and advising activities and institutional reform
Demonstrated experience working in or coordinating with US Government agencies;
Demonstrated ability to interact with high-level officials
Demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other contractor and grant personnel, staff members of U.S. Government agencies, Lebanese officials, and international personnel
Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work well with others
Demonstrated ability to explain, promote, and defend U.S. Government policies to senior law enforcement officials of other nations and the host country and representatives of international organizations
Proven ability to exercise a high degree of professional judgment, diplomacy, and tact at all times in order to build successful relationships
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel
Must be proficient in the English language (reading, listening, report writing, and oral presentation) (at least 5/5 Department of State scale or the equivalent).
French and/or Arabic language proficiency and knowledge of Lebanese history, culture and current events is highly preferred
Excellent oral and written communications skills, including ability to brief senior officials succinctly DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
The SPC must assist in the implementation of the curriculum development, training, and mentoring projects of the EP2 plan and LEM programming, including serving as the central coordination point for the SPAs. The SPC must fulfill the following duties and responsibilities:
Provide high-quality guidance, advice, and mentoring to law enforcement counterparts in country.
Assist in assessing ISF institutional roles in the criminal justice system; assist in identifying and prioritizing areas for reform; work with counterparts to design and implement needed reform.
Provide expert advice, guidance, and leadership with regard to the design, development, implementation, and oversight of law enforcement modernization programs including the EP2 Plan for the ISF and LEM-related programming.
Assess the ongoing EP2 Plan and LEM programming and make recommendations for adjustments to these programs.
Perform quality control on curriculum development and implementation of EP2 training and mentoring activities.
Oversee and finalize the development of curriculum, training, and mentoring plans for the EP2 plan. Plans must include program milestones and indictors that measure the impact of EP2 on the ISF.
Lead regular site visits to ISF locations outside of Beirut to gauge the impact of the EP2 Plan on ISF members. Site visits must be used to provide mentoring for ISF Station Commanders / Unit Leadership and validate that ISF members are using skills obtained during EP2 trainings. Innovative tools must be used when conducting site visits including checklists and surveys to ensure ISF leadership and members are effectively using skills learned during EP2 training.
Ensure that all efforts are on schedule and effective. Recommend corrective courses of action and revisions to planning, as needed.
Gather necessary information and assist in planning and coordinating activities across INL-funded programs and ISF- partner organizational lines, reconcile conflicting interests, and resolve complex and sensitive issues, as needed.
Provide recommendations on making improvements to the EP2 plan and/or LEM programming.
Evaluate the ISF’s requests for operational, logistical, or institutional support and recommend supportive courses of action to the INL Director and INL Lebanon Program Officer in Washington, DC.
Lead the development of training and mentoring materials / guides for ISF Supervisors to utilize to mainstream EP2 curriculum into police operations at the individual ISF police stations.
Lead coordination with and provide mentorship to the ISF on the implementation of recommendations from INL Lebanon funded public perception surveys.
Facilitate interactions among the INL Director, Lebanese law enforcement, other local officials, relevant international partners, and representatives from civil society on criminal justice sector reform issues..
This position is contingent upon a contract award.
All applicants are encouraged to submit a resume in English that explicitly addresses each of the qualifications listed above. All qualified candidates will be contacted and provided a Qualification Matrix to complete.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.
BlueForce employment is contingent upon individual’s providing legal proof of identity and satisfactory background check results. Please note if applying for a position in the United States: All applicants must furnish legal authorization to work in the United States within three (3) working days of time of hire. If a Government clearance is required, applicants will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
BlueForce is firmly committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and in providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law.
BLUEFORCE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, AND A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE