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Unspecified
Military and Law Enforcement
Guatemala City, Guatemala (On-Site/Office)
Police Advisor III (Border Security)
Location:
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Remote Work:
No
Clearance:
MRPT
Work Status:
Full-Time
Travel Requirements:
In-country and international travel may be required.
Applications submitted by 07/22/2025 will receive full consideration. Candidates applying after this date may still be reviewed and will remain in our talent pipeline for future opportunities.
Position Description
ATSG is presently identifying candidates for a Police Advisor III (Border Security) position. The Police Advisor III (Border Security) will join the ATSG team to enhance our partnership with the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs' (INL) Central America Regional Security Initiative's (CARSI) Western Hemisphere Program (WHP) - Guatemala task order. Based upon the success of the initial CARSI contract, this effort will expand the scope of work beyond Central American to include all WHA countries. The WHP is a large and sophisticated multilateral security effort, provides funding for the USG to assist the governments of the CARSI countries with police professionalization, justice sector reform, counter narcotics efforts, border security management, crime and violence prevention, and anti-corruption efforts. Hours for this full-time position will be Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.
Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
About ATSG
ATSG Corporation is a Veterans Affairs (VA) CVE-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Fairfax, VA with branch offices throughout Central America. Since 2004, ATSG has successfully deployed its experience and expertise to support the most challenging and complex projects for various Federal agencies. Our robust portfolio includes cutting-edge technical solutions and professional support in Program Management, Consulting, Operations and Planning Support, Training and Advisory Services, and IT and Knowledge Management. We take pride in our proven dedication to providing expert assistance to our government partners. ATSG provides a variety of services within the Intelligence Community and is experienced in areas such as Mobility, Enterprise Architecture, Data Processing, Law Enforcement Mission Support, and Acquisition Support. Our products may be diverse, but the results are one and the same-on schedule, on budget, and completed with superior quality. As an organization, we are consistently expanding our global footprint in the contracting community. We work hard to honor our commitment to our clients while ensuring our employees feel secure and empowered in their work. We take excellent care of our team, so they may have the freedom and confidence to focus on their missions and provide nothing but the best output on the work site and at home.
ATSG Corporation is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer, our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination. Visit https://www.eeoc.gov/ for more information. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department. To comply with Federal law, ATSG Corporation participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process after hire.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. To comply with Federal law, ATSG Corporation participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process after hire.
We respectfully request not to be contacted by recruiters and/or staffing agencies.
Application Requirements
Location:
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Remote Work:
No
Clearance:
MRPT
Work Status:
Full-Time
Travel Requirements:
In-country and international travel may be required.
Applications submitted by 07/22/2025 will receive full consideration. Candidates applying after this date may still be reviewed and will remain in our talent pipeline for future opportunities.
Position Description
ATSG is presently identifying candidates for a Police Advisor III (Border Security) position. The Police Advisor III (Border Security) will join the ATSG team to enhance our partnership with the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs' (INL) Central America Regional Security Initiative's (CARSI) Western Hemisphere Program (WHP) - Guatemala task order. Based upon the success of the initial CARSI contract, this effort will expand the scope of work beyond Central American to include all WHA countries. The WHP is a large and sophisticated multilateral security effort, provides funding for the USG to assist the governments of the CARSI countries with police professionalization, justice sector reform, counter narcotics efforts, border security management, crime and violence prevention, and anti-corruption efforts. Hours for this full-time position will be Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide technical advice to Guatemalan Interior Ministry leadership on staffing, training, deployment, and management of Guatemala's new border police.
- Develop training programs, staffing plans, work plans, and operational protocols in coordination with Interior Ministry and police leadership.
- Oversee the strategic deployment of Guatemala's new border police and report on interdiction activities.
- Coordinate border police deployments with other INL-programming and U.S. Embassy-vetted units.
- Develop information sharing agreements and protocols to ensure access to U.S. and GoG-supported passenger and cargo targeting technology.
- Coordinate infrastructure projects to improve border patrol capabilities.
- Recommend training and equipment purchases with other Guatemalan government agencies.
- Provide a monthly summary to the INL Program Officer and Program Advisor.
- Comply with INL Standards of Conduct for Third Party Contractors.
- Update and expand the National Police counternarcotics basic course (COAN) to include border security competencies.
- Develop an intermediate level border security course for COAN graduates.
- Oversee the selection, training, and onboarding of Guatemala's new border police.
- Propose recruitment and retention policies for the border police to ensure a motivated and dedicated unit.
- Analyze and propose the implementation of technology in border police supervision.
- Support implementation of the new National Civil Police (PNC) Law relating to the establishment of border police.
- Assist in the creation of a new elite border police unit.
- Liaise between the Vice Ministry and U.S. agencies focused on border security.
- This position is in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The incumbent will be embedded in the Interior Ministry and work out of the offices of the Vice Minister of Antinarcotics and Border Security.
- The incumbent will need to report to the U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City for meetings as required. In-country and international TDYs will be required as part of this position.
Minimum Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen, TCN, or LN
- MRPT certification or RSO Clearance for foreign nationals
- Bachelor's degree in international relations, law enforcement, public policy, or related field
- FSI level 3/3 Spanish, FSI level 3/3 English
- Ten (10) years experience working with or in support of U.S. or other country law enforcement or military
Preferred Qualifications
- At least six (6) months experience advising Guatemalan government leaders on the structure and operation of Guatemala's antinarcotics police (SGAIA) and border police.
- Knowledge of the Guatemalan legal system and regulations applicable to police policy and procedure.
- Superior interpersonal and liaison skills in a multi-agency environment.
- Experience preparing and delivering presentations to high-level Guatemalan government officials and policymakers.
About ATSG
ATSG Corporation is a Veterans Affairs (VA) CVE-Certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) based in Fairfax, VA with branch offices throughout Central America. Since 2004, ATSG has successfully deployed its experience and expertise to support the most challenging and complex projects for various Federal agencies. Our robust portfolio includes cutting-edge technical solutions and professional support in Program Management, Consulting, Operations and Planning Support, Training and Advisory Services, and IT and Knowledge Management. We take pride in our proven dedication to providing expert assistance to our government partners. ATSG provides a variety of services within the Intelligence Community and is experienced in areas such as Mobility, Enterprise Architecture, Data Processing, Law Enforcement Mission Support, and Acquisition Support. Our products may be diverse, but the results are one and the same-on schedule, on budget, and completed with superior quality. As an organization, we are consistently expanding our global footprint in the contracting community. We work hard to honor our commitment to our clients while ensuring our employees feel secure and empowered in their work. We take excellent care of our team, so they may have the freedom and confidence to focus on their missions and provide nothing but the best output on the work site and at home.
ATSG Corporation is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer, our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination. Visit https://www.eeoc.gov/ for more information. Equal access to programs, services and employment is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department. To comply with Federal law, ATSG Corporation participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process after hire.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of protected veteran status or disability and require affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. To comply with Federal law, ATSG Corporation participates in E-Verify. Successful candidates must pass the E-Verify process after hire.
We respectfully request not to be contacted by recruiters and/or staffing agencies.
Application Requirements
- All applications must be submitted in .pdf, .doc, or .docx format.
- Applications and resumes for this position are only accepted via electronic submission through ATSG Corporation's Consolidated Applicant Tracking System (CATS).
- Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted.
- The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from their electronic application and/or resume.
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