Investigations & Law Enforcement Development Internships and Fellowships – June 2027 Field Office Deployment
About The Position
International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking Investigations and Law Enforcement Development Interns and Fellows for in-person, year-long deployments to selected field offices. The program runs from June 2027 through May 2028, with possible placements in Accra, Ghana; Bucharest, Romania; Lima, Peru; Guatemala City, Guatemala; San Salvador, El Salvador; Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok, Thailand; or Manila, Philippines. Not every position will be available in every office. Interns and Fellows support IJM staff in liaising with local law enforcement officials to encourage intervention to rescue identified victims and arrest and charge identified perpetrators. Duties vary according to experience and may include investigative administration, intelligence analysis, operational planning, equipment support, case development, training, and risk management. Other relevant duties may be assigned by the Field Office Director or Supervisor. Interns and Fellows are volunteers and receive a monthly stipend to help defray expenses related to participation. The stipend is not an hourly wage or wages paid for services. IJM requires a mature orthodox Christian faith and describes its work as grounded in Christian spiritual disciplines. Candidates are subject to background checks, police clearance, and reference reviews.
Requirements
- Internship applicants must have a bachelor's degree.
- Internship applicants must have at least one prior professional internship experience or significant leadership experience in extracurricular, campus, volunteer, or community-based organizations.
- Internship applicants should have organizational and administrative skills.
- Internship applicants should have attention to detail.
- Fluency in Spanish is required for Latin America offices.
- Fellowship applicants must have a minimum of three years as a commissioned local, state, or federal law enforcement officer, or relevant adjacent training experience.
- Candidates must have a mature orthodox Christian faith.
- Candidates must undergo background checks, police clearance, and reference reviews.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows is strongly preferred for internship applicants.
- Tactical experience and/or critical incident management experience is preferred for fellowship applicants.
Responsibilities
- Assist with writing and editing reports of investigation activities.
- Organize and track ongoing operations, including operation stages and expenses.
- Create intelligence reports that organize and analyze data.
- Maintain department databases and files.
- Assist in developing protocols, procedures, and best practices for the Investigations department.
- Assist with organizing, administering, and documenting ongoing Investigations training.
- Research future equipment needs and purchases.
- Operate and maintain investigative equipment.
- Provide logistical support to facilitate investigations.
- Develop and train Investigations staff in investigative techniques.
- Assist Investigations staff with case development and case management.
- Assist in reviewing case investigations and provide appropriate feedback.
- Compile criminal intelligence, enter information into the intelligence database, and analyze it to provide investigative leads to Investigations staff.
- Assist with operations planning, risk assessment, and risk management.
- Liaise with local law enforcement officials to support intervention to rescue identified victims and arrest and charge identified perpetrators.
Benefits
- Monthly volunteer stipend to help defray expenses related to participating in the program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
