Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Investigations Mentor - Benin

About the role

Amentum, a global services partner supporting U.S. government programs, is supporting the U.S. Department of Justice's ICITAP program and is seeking a qualified candidate to act as a Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Investigations Mentor in Benin. The mentor trains, mentors, advises and assists the Benin Republicane Police Counterterrorism Cell (CTC) so that it can independently respond to and conduct counterterrorism investigations along Benin's northern border region. This is an independent contractor position with Amentum.

Key responsibilities

• Provide counterterrorism-focused training, mentoring and advising of CTC investigators under the Benin Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Training, Equipment, and Mentorship Program, in coordination with and under the supervision of the Benin Counterterrorism Law Enforcement Assistance Attaché.
• Collaborate with other Benin Counterterrorism Investigations and Intelligence Mentors and regularly meet with CTC investigators, intelligence officers and analysts to give expert guidance.
• Support collaborative resolution of issues with Government of Benin partners so the CTC can carry out its mission objectives.
• Facilitate the institutionalization of knowledge and skills through tactical and operational policy and plans to identify, investigate, disrupt and prevent terrorist activities and prosecute suspects.
• Identify, procure and deliver equipment and technology needed for CTC training and operations.
• Support performance monitoring plans for CTC investigators, monitor project indicators and compile data on progress.
• Draft, edit and review written reports such as weekly, significant activity and monthly reports.

Required profile

• Fifteen years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer or agent in an accredited federal, state or municipal agency.
• Ten years of counterterrorism investigations or a mix of counterterrorism and other complex criminal investigations, using technical investigative and surveillance tools.
• Overseas experience in remote and/or austere environments, and experience mentoring developing police forces on case-based investigations.
• Previous experience defining technical requirements for purchasing and implementing equipment, software and technology for counterterrorism investigations.
• Graduate of a certified federal, state or municipal police academy; bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Professional or native fluency in English; French is desirable.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 or equivalent.
• Multi-tasking across several lines of effort to meet program requirements and timelines.
• Preferred: instructor certification, experience designing and delivering course curricula, and familiarity with operations near embassies or consulates.