INL K9 Police Advisor

INL K9 Police Advisor

Location:
San Salvador, El Salvador

Remote Work:
No

Clearance:
MRPT

Work Status:
Full-Time

Travel Requirements:
Travel within El Salvador and to some international locations may be required.

Applications submitted by 02/24/2026 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 an INL K9 Police Advisor. The INL K9 Police Advisor 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) Western Hemisphere Program (WHP) - El Salvador task order. The WHP is a large and sophisticated multilateral security effort, provides funding for the USG to assist the governments of the WHP 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

• This position is located in San Salvador, El Salvador.
• This position requires a work plan.
• Maintains open, timely, and effective communication with INL El Salvador leadership, resulting in a relationship that proactively addresses potential problems with flexible, workable solutions.
• Receives tasks, assignments, and guidance from the INL director, INL deputy director, and designated team leader.
• Performs site visits, including remote locations, to conduct end use monitoring and verify project monitoring and evaluation to determine project effectiveness.
• Conducts need assessments and hands-on mentoring for the PNC's K9 unit.
• Based on assessments and expertise, develops, in conjunction with PNC leadership, a plan to broaden and increase the utility of the PNC K9 program.
• Provides expertise related to designing and implementing INL's K9 support projects.
• Provides expertise as it relates to developing innovative and evidence-based proposals to modernize the PNC's K9 program.
• Assists INL to establish quality management systems within the police to ensure full functionality of K9 assets and processes.
• Assists INL to provide basic, specialized, and continuing education as it relates to the K9 unit.
• Enlists the cooperation of El Salvador Ministry of Public Security and Justice entities, to strengthen the PNC K9 program.
• Coordinates program development, implementation, and reporting with other Salvadoran entities and INL advisors/contractors throughout the region.
• Ensures INL projects are executed in accordance with the objectives and terms established in the Letters of Agreement, the INL Country Plan, and similar documents.
• Contributes to INL reports and prepares quarterly and annual progress reports on the projects assigned and corresponding budget execution.
• Attends meetings with INL, U.S., and host government officials as requested.
• Supports the PNC in developing best practices to implement, oversee, and coordinate activities to seize controlled substances and narcotics that can be detected with the K9 Units.
• Assists INL to ensure INL projects are executed in accordance with the objectives and terms established in the Letters of Agreement, the INL Country Plan, and similar documents.
• Creates annual spend plans for future procurements and drafts relevant waiver documents to guarantee funding is available for each procurement.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or Third Country National
• Embassy Badge is needed.
• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, police science, or other related field OR ten (10) years demonstrated experience working with border security K9 programs.
• FSI level 3/3 Spanish, Level 4/4 English.
• Competent verbal briefer in English and Spanish.
• Twenty (20) years of demonstrated relevant experience to include:
  
  • Fifteen (15) years demonstrated experience working with border security, police, law enforcement or similar.
  • Five (5) years' experience working with K9 units in a law enforcement capacity, preferably as a K9 instructor; and
  • Two (2) years of experience working overseas in an Embassy environment or similar.
• Demonstrated experience in partnership building among stakeholders, including with foreign governments.
• Demonstrated communication and liaison skills appropriate for work with a wide variety of governmental, public, and private sector representatives, as well as with local community members and groups.
• Physically able to work and travel in the region, including to remote/rural areas.
• Knowledge and work experience with U.S. government regulations, standards of conduct, and ethics. Knowledge of U.S. government operational and programmatic issues.
• Experience in reporting, documentation, and using metrics tracking.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to work and report effectively from the field (telework).
• Must maintain a valid driver's license
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-tempo environment.

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.