Role Player / Cultural Expert
About The Position
Friedara is seeking experienced Role Players / Cultural Experts to support a U.S. federal law enforcement training program focused on rapport-based interviewing and deception detection. In this role, contractors will portray travelers from Latin America, South Asia, East Asia, and/or the Middle East in a controlled training environment. The objective is to help students understand culturally informed interviewing methods used to elicit information and detect deception across diverse populations. This is a professional training support role, not scripted acting, and requires cultural authenticity, language proficiency, and the ability to provide constructive feedback.
Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a role player and/or cultural expert representing one or more of the regions listed above
- Degree and/or extensive demonstrated knowledge of customs, religions, and languages from Latin America, South Asia, East Asia, or the Middle East
- Ability to speak one or more languages from the regions listed above with sufficient proficiency to participate effectively in formal and informal conversations on practical, social, and professional topics
- Ability to read and comprehend standard newspapers, routine correspondence, and professional or technical materials related to the represented culture
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, as required by federal security and background investigation requirements associated with this contract.
- Ability to work on-site for full training days (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
- Ability to commute to Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a role player for law enforcement, military, intelligence, or federal training programs
- Experience supporting deception detection, interviewing, or behavioral analysis training
- Acting, theater, improvisation, or simulation-based training background
- Prior experience working under U.S. government contracts or at federal training facilities
Responsibilities
- Role-play as travelers from Latin America, South Asia, East Asia, and/or the Middle East in a controlled training setting
- Participate in unscripted, scenario-based interviews designed to enhance interviewing and rapport-building skills
- Adapt character responses dynamically based on trainee questioning and rapport development
- Accurately reflect cultural norms, communication styles, and behavioral patterns
- Maintain character consistency throughout multiple interview iterations
- Provide professional feedback to trainees and instructors regarding: Rapport-building effectiveness Cultural dynamics observed during interviews Opportunities for improvement
- Wear culturally appropriate attire consistent with assigned roles
- Comply with all federal facility security, conduct, and access requirements
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