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City of Sumner, WA

Entry Level Police Officer

Sumner, WA · On-site

$88K - $113K/yr

... advisors and doctors. While Sumner retains historic neighborhoods of Craftsman houses and an active ... International Association of Chiefs of Police for its groundbreaking police work on victims ...

Tamus

Police Officer

Commerce, TX · On-site

$60K/yr

If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the applicant to ... Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need ...

Texas A&M University System

Police Officer

Commerce, TX · On-site

$60K/yr

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Tamus

Police Officer

Commerce, TX · On-site

$60K/yr

If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the applicant to ... Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need ...

City of Sumner

Entry Level Police Officer

Sumner, WA

$88K - $113K/yr

... advisors and doctors. While Sumner retains historic neighborhoods of Craftsman houses and an active ... International Association of Chiefs of Police for its groundbreaking police work on victims ...

Tamus

Police Communications Officer

Commerce, TX · On-site

$40K/yr

If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the applicant to ... Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need ...

Tamus

Police Communications Officer

Commerce, TX

$40K/yr

If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the applicant to ... Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need ...

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How much do international police advisor jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for international police advisor in the United States is $85,369.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $96,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by International Police Advisors when working with local law enforcement agencies abroad?

International Police Advisors often encounter challenges such as navigating cultural differences, language barriers, and varying policing standards when collaborating with local law enforcement agencies. Building trust and effective communication is essential, as is adapting training and guidance to local contexts. Advisors must also remain flexible and sensitive to the unique legal and social frameworks of the host country, ensuring that their recommendations are both practical and respectful of local customs.

What Does an International Police Advisor Do?

As an international police advisor, you travel to other countries to provide guidance and develop training methods and procedures to improve law enforcement operations in their cities. You may perform your duties on a contract basis or work for a consulting firm or government agency that provides law enforcement training services to foreign police forces. As an international advisor, you assess the needs of the law enforcement agency and then create and implement a plan to improve performance in target areas. Your responsibilities can include providing training on specific equipment or techniques. You often work in developing or post-conflict countries.

What are International Police Advisors?

International Police Advisors are law enforcement professionals who provide expertise and guidance to police forces in other countries, often as part of international missions or peacekeeping operations. They help build local policing capacity by training officers, advising on best practices, and supporting reforms in areas such as community policing, investigations, and human rights. Their work aims to strengthen rule of law and improve public safety in conflict or post-conflict regions. These advisors often collaborate with international organizations like the United Nations or the European Union.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an International Police Advisor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an International Police Advisor, you need a strong background in law enforcement, expertise in policing strategies, and often a relevant degree or police academy training. Familiarity with international law enforcement standards, criminal justice systems, and tools such as case management software is typically required, along with certifications in areas like crisis management or human rights. Excellent cross-cultural communication, adaptability, and leadership skills help advisors build trust and effectively mentor diverse police forces. These skills are crucial for fostering reform, improving local law enforcement capabilities, and supporting the rule of law in challenging environments.
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Infographic showing various International Police Advisor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 7% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,369 per year, or $41 per hour.

Specialized Instructor (OCONUS)

Totally Joined for Achieving Collaborative Techniques

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

About Us:
Totally Joined For Achieving Collaborative Techniques (TJFACT) is a minority-owned, CVE-verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) performance driven professional services government contracting company that provides a broad spectrum of services and solutions to the U.S. government agencies and organizations.
About this Position:
Totally Joined For Achieving Collaborative Techniques (TJFACT) is seeking a highly qualified Specialized Instructor to support the Department of State - INL/AME office, at the US Embassy Conakry, Guinea. This position is equivalent to a Police Advisor - Level 3.
The Specialized Instructor Advisor will deliver instruction on law enforcement and related security sector topics. This Specialized Instructor Advisor will provide ongoing training and support to Police Units of the Ministry of Security in partnership with the Kagbalen Police Training School/Academy outside of Conakry. The Advisor will advise and train the new unit on illicit mining enforcement, coordinate material support (e.g. tactical equipment, such as walkie talkies and bulletproof vests), and integrate illicit mining topics into the academy curriculum to counter and reduce Chinese influence in the mining sector and expand U.S. mining and commercial interests. Specifically, these efforts create a secure business environment that expands access for U.S. companies to bauxite reserves for mining and high-tech industries. Instruction will primarily take place at the Kagbalen Police Training School outside of Conakry, but it would also take place at other locations in Conakry and throughout Guinea. The Specialized Instructor receives oversight, assignments, and direction from the Political Officer at U.S. Embassy Conakry. The TPC will not be under Chief of Mission (COM) authority.
Please note this role is a TPC request and employment is contingent upon a contract award.
Major Duties and 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, and safeguarding evidence
    • Conducting criminal investigations
    • Communication between law enforcement and prosecutors and serving as a witness in court
    • Case management
    • Documentation and information management
    • Interacting with neighboring Sierra Leone civilian law enforcement counterparts
    • Counterterrorism Training and Critical Incident Management
    • Illicit Mining Laws, Regulations, and Enforcement
    • Illicit Mining and Criminal Enforcement Planning, Investigations and Reporting
    • Law Enforcement and Security over Mining Operations
    • 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
  • Target Agencies that the Specialized Instructor/Advisor will provide training and mentoring, includes but are not limited to the following:
    • Brigade Anti-Crimminalite (BAC) - multiple BAC stations
    • Brigade de Recherche et d'Intervention (BRI) - multiple BRI stations
    • Compagnie mobile d'intervention et de sécurité (CMIS) - multiple station
    • Compagnie Mobile féminine d'intervention et de sécurité (CMFIS)
    • Compagnie d'Intervention de la Police aux Frontières (CIPAF) - multiple stations Protection Civile - multiple stations
    • Communications Center and Sécurité Routière
    • Guinean INTERPOL
    • Préfecture Maritime Guinian (requested by U.S. Embassy)
    • Newly formed Special Police unit directly under the President of Guinea
  • 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 that provide training and engage in active law enforcement cases in Guinea and in the region.
  • 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.

Required Qualifications:
  • 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 (8) to twelve (12) years of experience with U.S. law enforcement or military, experience briefing in English
  • Preference of demonstrated experience working overseas in an Embassy environment;
  • Two (2) 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.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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 (10) 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.

BENEFITS:
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • 401-K plus match
  • Paid Vacation Days
  • Paid Holidays
  • Short Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Term Life

TJFACT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. We reserve the right to modify or revise the job descriptions in part or in its entirety. Reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with governing law.
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