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Amentum is supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in providing specialized training, advisory and mentoring services to host nations under the Criminal Division’s International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program (ICITAP).  https://www.justice.gov/criminal-icitap.  

ICITAP is a cornerstone of America’s global strategy for combating transnational crime, terrorism, countering trafficking in persons, establishing rule of law and enhancing human rights in developing countries.  Amentum is the contract service provider to the DOJ ICITAP and Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) programs. 

Please Note: This is an Independent Contractor position with Amentum, it should not be considered an employment relationship with Amentum.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Post Release Monitoring/Probations Correctional Advisor/Instructor to perform assessments, provide ongoing mentorship and consultation, and deliver classroom and field instruction to members of a host country on a case-by-case basis, specifically members of the host country’s countering violent extremism unit (CVE) and other relevant stakeholders. The advisor will be a member of a program designed for the following purpose: Building Responsive and Effective Prison Management Systems to Repatriate, Rehabilitate, Reintegrate, and Prosecute FTFs and may be known as Fly Team.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Provide expert instruction as outlined above, principally in classroom settings but also in
• field settings as may be appropriate.
• Conduct instruction in English, potentially using interpreters.
• Assess current post-release monitoring plans and compliance in designated countries with international norms and best practices.
• Ensure that all instructional equipment and materials are received at remote sites and in good condition and forwarded to the next training site.
• Coordinate with ICITAP program staff to ensure smooth training delivery.
• Responsible for all aspects of course and classroom management, all training modules are delivered, exam integrity, awarding of completion certificates, and other details that may become necessary to ensure a successful training experience.
• Must be able to provide written post-training reports as requested, in a format to be specified by ICITAP program management.
• A comprehensive understanding of principles and best practices to develop, mature and manage a corrections intelligence unit as well as the implementation of a broader MCS wide intelligence program, designed to assist MCS decision-makers regarding security threats to MCS prisons and detention centers.
• Candidate will be able to expertly advise MCS on the intelligence program best practices to enhance the overall criminal justice system to include complying with internationally accepted standards and norms.
• Candidate will assist the MCS in developing plans that map out effective strategies for the successful development of correctional intelligence programs to assist in the management of violent extremist and high-risk offenders

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Minimum 7 years’ experience working within a prison or correctional setting specifically
• in the field of intelligence.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience directly related to the subject matter being taught
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an instructor
• Minimum 1-year previous experience working in an international setting
• Superior organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Ability to function well as a team member
• Ability to cope with rapidly changing conditions
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must possess a valid passport
• Must be in good physical condition to endure the rigors of providing quality training, sometimes in austere conditions
• Clearable: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Extensive experience as an instructor on the subject matter for which candidates are engaged to teach.
• This position will be deployed to countries designated by the US Department of State, Counterterrorism Bureau on a TDY basis for short-term (1-6 weeks at a time) employment, as ICITAP’s training schedule may require.  The advisor may be required to perform their duties in various locations to be determined, with support from ICITAP in-country program staff. The ICITAP Fly Team program may require subject matter experts in any of the following disciplines:
  • The management of staff and individuals within probations and post monitoring within the host nation by providing best practice principles.
  • Work with Local, State and Federal law enforcement agencies to facilitate information sharing, to assist with investigations and to provide guidance on probation and post release monitoring matters.
  • Ensure that information and intelligence information is shared with the appropriate authorities while ensuring that information on the monitored individual is safely stored, shared and utilized in a confidential manner.
  • Create and conduct training programs using PowerPoint presentations and hands on learning. Conduct post release monitoring related presentations for agencies in and outside of the host nation.
  • Maintain documentation, generate reports, create and maintain databases for the storage of information and assist in audits at the probations and post release agency.
  • Instruct on concepts of interviewing and communicating with offenders and others in person, by telephone or by written correspondence in a variety of settings during the supervision period. Visits offenders and others in their homes and in the community for the purpose of verifying and assessing the home situation and the offender’s adjustment while under supervision.
  • Provide information on the analysis and interpretation of gathered case information to: a) identify additional information needs;  b) assess offender risk;  c) create and update a case plan;  d) formulate supervision strategies by applying host nation agency policy and procedures, training and experience;  e) implements supervision plans and strategies to insure compliance with conditions of supervision and/or to maintain the offender in the community with minimal risk to the public by applying host nation policy and procedure, training and experience.

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