Specialized Instructor

Creative Corrections, LLC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Creative Corrections is seeking exceptional candidates for a Specialized Instructor position, a contract role with the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL). This role will be based in Guinea, specifically at the Guinea National Police Training School in Kagbalen, near Conakry. The instructor will provide training and support to civilian law enforcement actors, focusing on illicit mining enforcement, integrating these topics into the police academy curriculum, and coordinating material support. The goal is to build the professional capacity of Guinean law enforcement to uphold the rule of law, counter international crime, and reduce instability, thereby enhancing U.S. national security interests and promoting U.S. commercial interests. The position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

U.S. Citizen
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in international relations, law enforcement, public policy or related field (8 years professional law enforcement experience can be substituted)
Eight to twelve years of experience with U.S. law enforcement or military
Experience briefing in English
Two years specialized experience depending on the position (e.g. intelligence, firearms, gangs, kidnapping, drugs, internal affairs)
Knowledge of, and skill in, correct usage of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and style

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience working overseas in an Embassy environment
Demonstrated experience instructing/ facilitating courses for international criminal justice sector missions.
Demonstrated experience working overseas in a criminal justice or related mission where training was a significant component.
Demonstrated knowledge of criminal justice development in an international environment.
Demonstrated experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Academic credentials in a topic or field of study relevant to the needs of the INL/Guinea training program; OR A Master’s Degree (in a relevant field and/or in English-language instruction) with 5 years teaching experience in adult education; OR A Bachelor’s degree (in a relevant field and/or in English-language instruction) with 7 years teaching experience in adult education;
Ten years aggregate experience as a certified criminal justice sector instructor (of which 5 years was assigned full-time in a training or academy assignment), adult training manager/coordinator in a relevant field, equivalent demonstrated instructional experience in an adult learning environment, or a combination of expertise, education, and experience as to be considered an expert in their field.
Demonstrated knowledge in teaching course modules using adult learning principles.
Demonstrated excellent oral and written English communication skills. English language capability at or above the Foreign Service Institute’s defined 3/3 level (Fluent Proficiency) or equivalent.
Demonstrated excellent oral and written French communication skills. French language capability at or above the Foreign Service Institute’s defined 3/3 level (Fluent Proficiency) or equivalent. Incumbent will be routinely working in a French language-only environment.

Responsibilities

Provide training and mentoring to Guinean police, gendarmes, and related security sector officials on topics such as respecting the rule of law and basic human rights, community-oriented policing, wildlife crimes, operational and tactical planning, crime scene management, gathering/recording/safeguarding evidence, conducting criminal investigations, communication between law enforcement and prosecutors, serving as a witness in court, case management, documentation and information management, and interacting with Sierra Leonean law enforcement counterparts.
Conduct Counterterrorism Training and Critical Incident Management.
Provide training on Illicit Mining Laws, Regulations, and Enforcement.
Provide training on Illicit Mining and Criminal Enforcement Planning, Investigations and Reporting.
Provide training on Law Enforcement and Security over Mining Operations.
Provide Tactical Training for Firearms and other Law Enforcement Trainings, such as improvised first aid, protection of high-level officials/soft targets, critical incident management, and anti-money laundering/financing.
Conduct mapping exercises and assessment reports.
Produce action plans with the Government of Guinea partners on enforcement of mining rules and other topics.
Provide guidance and engage in active observations of law enforcement operations with the Government of Guinea partners.
Work and coordinate with U.S. law enforcement agencies such as FBI and DEA.
Provide opportunities for Government of Guinea partners to work with other countries and international partners on joint law enforcement exercises and information sharing mechanisms.
Contribute expertise, best practices and knowledge related to criminal justice subject area.
Serve as an expert adult-centric instructor in his/her area of expertise.
Deliver 90-minute blocks of instruction using engaging, interactive, adult-centric methods and techniques.
Lead case studies, plenary discussions, skill-oriented activities, and small group work based on adult learning needs.
Prepare documentation related to training.
Facilitate, support, and coordinate periodic training of Guinean police, gendarmes, and related officials by other U.S. Government-funded entities.
Communicate with Embassy Country Team members involved in promoting the development of the security sector.