Investigations and Law Enforcement Development Internships and Fellowships  - Field Office Deployment

Support IJM’s mission to protect vulnerable people from violence by assisting investigations and law enforcement development in global field offices. Your Role: Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting IJM staff in liaising with local law enforcement to ensure intervention for victim rescue and perpetrator arrest.
• Assisting with writing and editing reports of investigation activities.
• Organizing and tracking progress of ongoing operations, including operation stages and expenses.
• Creating intelligence reports that organize and analyze data.
• Maintaining department databases and files.
• Assisting in developing protocols, procedures, and best practices for the Investigations department.
• Assisting with organizing, administering, and documenting ongoing training in Investigations.
• Researching future equipment needs and purchases.
• Operating and maintaining investigative equipment.
• Facilitating investigations through logistical support as needed.
• Developing and training Investigations Staff in investigation techniques.
• Assisting Investigations staff in case development and case management.
• Assisting in the review of case investigations and providing appropriate feedback.
• Compiling criminal intelligence, entering information in the intelligence database, and analyzing intelligence to provide investigative leads.
• Assisting in operations planning, risk assessment, and risk management.
• Program duration is 12 months, from June 2026 - May 2027.

About You: Candidates should possess the following qualifications and skills: For Internships:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Organizational and administrative skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows is strongly preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish is required for Latin America offices.

For Fellowships:

• Minimum of five years as a commissioned local, state, or federal law enforcement officer.
• Minimum of two years Vice and Narcotics and/or undercover investigations experience and Field Training Officer experience preferred.
• Tactical experience and/or critical incident management experience preferred.
• 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.
• Professional.

Benefits:

• Competitive stipend or salary commensurate with internship or fellowship level.
• Access to professional development resources.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to work in an international, mission-driven organization.
• Health and wellness resources, where applicable.
• Background check, police clearance, and reference checks required prior to employment.

Training & Development:

• Ongoing training in investigations, including organizing, administering, and documenting training sessions.
• Opportunities to develop protocols, procedures, and best practices.
• Professional development through collaboration with experienced IJM staff and law enforcement professionals.

Career Progression: Experience in this role may lead to advanced positions within IJM or similar organizations, including leadership roles in investigations, law enforcement development, or program management. How to Apply: Upload your Resume, Cover Letter, and Statement of Faith in one PDF document. The statement of faith should describe your Christian faith, its relevance to your involvement with IJM, your spiritual disciplines, and your current fellowship or place of worship. IJM requires strict adherence to safeguarding principles, including a background check, police clearance, and thorough reference review as part of the selection process. This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible Report this job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job