Investigations & Law Enforcement Development Internships and Fellowships Field Office Deployment

International Justice Mission · Washington, District of Columbia, USA

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About the role

Position: Investigations & Law Enforcement Development Internships and Fellowships – June 2027 Field Office Deployment Investigations & Law Enforcement Development Interns & Fellows International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM's Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking Investigations & Law Enforcement Development Interns & Fellows. Investigations and Law Enforcement Development Interns and Fellows support IJM staff in liaising with local law enforcement officials to ensure that they intervene to rescue identified victims and arrest and charge the identified perpetrators.

Depending on your level of experience, your role may involve some of the following responsibilities as well as other relevant duties assigned by the Field Office Director or Supervisor. Assist with writing and editing reports of investigation activities; Organize and track progress of ongoing operations, including the operation stage and expenses incurred for each operation; Create intelligence reports that organize and analyze data; Maintain department databases and files; Assist in the development of protocols, procedures and best practices for the Investigations department; Assist with organizing, administering and documenting ongoing training in Investigations; Research future equipment needs and purchases; Operate and maintain investigative equipment; Facilitate investigations through logistical support as needed; Develop and train Investigations Staff in investigations techniques; Assist the Investigations staff in case development and case management; Assist in the review of case investigations and provide appropriate feedback; Compile criminal intelligence, enter the information in the intelligence database and analyze the intelligence to provide investigative leads to the Investigations Staff; and Assist in operations planning, risk assessment and risk management. Positions may be available in: Accra, Ghana; Bucharest, Romania; Lima, Peru; Guatemala City, Guatemala; San Salvador, El Salvador; Phnom Penh, Cambodia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok, Thailand; Manila, Philippines.

Not every position will be available in every office. Program duration is 12 months, from June 2027 – May 2028. Internship General

Qualifications and

Required Skills Bachelor's degree; At least one prior professional internship experience or significant leadership experience in extracurricular, campus, volunteer, or community-based organizations. Organizational and administrative skills; Attention to detail; Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows strongly preferred; and Fluency in Spanish required for Latin America offices. Fellowship General

Qualifications and

Required Skills Minimum of three years as a commission local, state or federal law enforcement officer or relevant adjacent training experience; Tactical experience and/or critical incident management experience preferred; and Fluency in Spanish required for Latin America offices. Critical Qualities Mature orthodox Christian faith; Humble and resilient; Pursues excellence; Culturally aware and appreciative of difference; Strong service ethic; Innovative problem solver; Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with others; Courageous in pursuing opportunities and challenges; Tenacious in achieving goals; and Professional. As volunteers, interns and fellows receive a monthly stipend to help defray their expenses related to participating in the internship program.

This volunteer stipend is not an hourly wage, nor wages paid for services provided by the intern or fellow. Application Process: Upload Resume, Cover Letter & Statement of Faith * in one PDF document. * What is a statement of faith? A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith…

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