Investigations and Law Enforcement Development Internships and Fellowships – January 2027 Field Office Deployment (Latin America)
About The Position
International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking Investigations & Law Enforcement Development Interns & Fellows for field office deployment in Latin America, starting January 2027. IJM is a global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence, with a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. This role supports IJM staff in liaising with local law enforcement to ensure victim rescue and perpetrator arrest and charge. The program duration is 12 months, from January 2027 to December 2027. Positions may be available in San Salvador, El Salvador; Lima, Peru; and Guatemala City, Guatemala.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (for Interns)
- Organizational and administrative skills (for Interns)
- Attention to detail (for Interns)
- Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows strongly preferred (for Interns)
- Fluency in Spanish required (for Interns and Fellows)
- Minimum of five years as a commission local, state or federal law enforcement officer (for Fellows)
- Minimum of two years Vice and Narcotics and / or undercover investigations experience and Field Training Officer experience preferred (for Fellows)
- Tactical experience and / or critical incident management experience preferred (for Fellows)
- Mature orthodox Christian faith
- Humble and resilient
- Pursues excellence
- Culturally aware and appreciative of difference
- Strong service ethic
- Innovative problem solver
- Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with others
- Courageous in pursuing opportunities and challenges
- Tenacious in achieving goals
- Professional
- Must practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows strongly preferred (for Interns)
- Minimum of two years Vice and Narcotics and / or undercover investigations experience and Field Training Officer experience preferred (for Fellows)
- Tactical experience and / or critical incident management experience preferred (for Fellows)
Responsibilities
- Assist with writing and editing reports of investigation activities
- Organize and track progress of ongoing operations, including the operation stage and expenses incurred for each operation
- Create intelligence reports that organize and analyze data
- Maintain department databases and files
- Assist in the development of protocols, procedures and best practices for the Investigations department
- Assist with organizing, administering and documenting ongoing training in Investigations
- Research future equipment needs and purchases
- Operate and maintain investigative equipment
- Facilitate investigations through logistical support as needed
- Develop and train Investigations Staff in investigations techniques
- Assist the Investigations staff in case development and case management
- Assist in the review of case investigations and provide appropriate feedback
- Compile criminal intelligence, enter the information in the intelligence database and analyze the intelligence to provide investigative leads to the Investigations Staff
- Assist in operations planning, risk assessment and risk management
Benefits
- Monthly stipend to help defray expenses related to participating in the internship program
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Career Level
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