HNP – Corrections Advisor

Job title:

HNP – Corrections Advisor

Company

BlueForce

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Washington, DC (USA) – Washington, DCPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Associate DegreeSalary Range: UndisclosedTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Category: OtherDescriptionBlueForce Inc. is seeking for Corrections Advisors to support the US Department of State (DoS) Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) Program in the advancement of professionalization of the Haitian National Police (HNP) and its various sub-divisions in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.**Position is subject to contract award**Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with INL Haiti and the local government to identify assistance projects related to the Directorate of Prisons (DAP) operations and act to avoid overlapping with the United Nations and other interested international donors.
• Assist HNP leadership to design and implement prison administrative structures and processes that improve the systems and processes for information flow and control.
• Review plans, agreements, and official correspondence for the Director of the DAP and provide advice and guidance.
• Advise the Directorate of Prisons (DAP) on processes and management controls to improve prisoner health, sanitation, and nutrition. Make recommendations to INL Haiti and its implementing partners regarding additional INL assistance to improve detention conditions, prisoner health, sanitation systems, and nutrition.
• Advise the HNP on standard operating procedures and management controls to strengthen DAP security practices.
• Identify opportunities for Directorate of Prisons (DAP) and INL Haiti to contribute to the reduction of extended pre-trial detention.
• Advise INL Haiti in relation to planned corrections infrastructure improvements and other corrections projects.
• Facilitate communication and direct interface between the Directorate of Prisons (DAP), INL Haiti and its implementing partners.
• Keep accurate records and prepare concise reports keep INL Haiti regularly informed of programmatic, security, and political developments.
• Participate in delivery of professional training to the HNP as needed.

QualificationsGeneral Qualifications

• For a position in the U.S., candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or legal U.S. resident. Security clearance or public trust certification will be required.
• For a position outside the U.S., any citizenship (U.S., Third Country National (TCN), and Local National (LN)) is allowable. Security clearance or public trust certification will be required for US nationals and RSO vetting for TCN and LN.
• Must pass a physical, medical, and psychological tests; nine-panel drug test and a background check.
• Valid passport and driver’s license and ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle.
• FSI level 3/3 (professional working proficiency) in English.
• FSI Level 3/3 (professional working proficiency) in French and/or Haitian Creole is preferred.

Position Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher and/or Corrections Academy Certificate (minimum of 120 hours of correctional training).
• On active duty or retired from a bona fide corrections department experience.
• Eight (8) years of supervisory experience in a correctional and/or police department/agency.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of prison system management.
• Experience in prison administration operations including resource management.
• In-depth understanding of the mandate of the Haitian National Police (HNP).
• Extensive knowledge required of international human rights standards in the treatment of prisoners.
• Previous international experience in corrections operations is desired.

Expected salary

Location

Hampton, VA

Job date

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 23:57:56 GMT

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