Law Enforcement Advisor

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), is seeking a Law Enforcement Advisor to serve as a subject matter expert on law enforcement issues. The advisor will provide technical law enforcement expertise within INL and the interagency, and for activities aimed at improving INL and broader USG and international ability to provide law enforcement development assistance around the world. The advisor will also play a role in contingency planning, program development, and as a resource for the managers of INL programs, providing expert and technical guidance as needed. Key responsibilities include assisting INL staff in developing criminal justice and law enforcement programs, conducting assessments of foreign law enforcement abilities and programs, and providing policy analysis and program guidance on law enforcement to INL program staff. Some key points to consider: • The advisor will be based in Washington, DC, with frequent travel overseas, including to locations where difficult and at times hazardous conditions exist. • The advisor will report to the Law Enforcement Team Leader in RCD/TAD and will be required to participate in weekly INL staff meetings. • The advisor will be expected to maintain knowledge of contemporary, professional police operational and management principles, techniques, and issues, which are appropriate for international application. • The advisor will be expected to represent DoS/INL at various international meetings and conferences as a subject matter expert in law enforcement.