Investigations & Law Enforcement Development Internships and Fellowships – June 2027 Field Office Deployment

International Justice Mission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly stipend

Job summary

International Justice Mission seeks Investigations & Law Enforcement Development Interns & Fellows for a 12-month program (June 2027 – May 2028). Opportunities span multiple offices worldwide, with ongoing training and mentorship in investigations.

A bachelor’s degree and leadership or internship experience are required, along with Spanish fluency for Latin America offices. The role includes administrative duties and field support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least one prior internship or significant leadership experience in extracurricular, campus, volunteer, or community-based organizations.
• Organizational and administrative skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows strongly preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish required for Latin America offices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with writing and editing reports of investigation activities.
• Organize and track progress of ongoing operations, including the operation stage and expenses incurred for each operation.
• Create intelligence reports that organize and analyze data.
• Maintain department databases and files.
• Assist in the development of protocols, procedures and best practices for the Investigations department.
• Assist with organizing, administering and documenting ongoing training in Investigations.
• Research future equipment needs and purchases.
• Operate and maintain investigative equipment.
• Facilitate investigations through logistical support as needed.
• Develop and train Investigations Staff in investigations techniques.
• Assist the Investigations staff in case development and case management.
• Assist in the review of case investigations and provide appropriate feedback.
• Compile criminal intelligence, enter the information in the intelligence database and analyze the intelligence to provide investigative leads to the Investigations Staff.
• Assist in operations planning, risk assessment and risk management

Skills

Leadership experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Spanish fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows OS

Job description

Who We Are

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.

The Need

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking Investigations & Law Enforcement Development Interns & Fellows.

Investigations & Law Enforcement Development Interns & Fellows

• Assist with writing and editing reports of investigation activities
• Organize and track progress of ongoing operations, including the operation stage and expenses incurred for each operation
• Create intelligence reports that organize and analyze data
• Maintain department databases and files
• Assist in the development of protocols, procedures and best practices for the Investigations department
• Assist with organizing, administering and documenting ongoing training in Investigations
• Research future equipment needs and purchases
• Operate and maintain investigative equipment
• Facilitate investigations through logistical support as needed
• Develop and train Investigations Staff in investigations techniques
• Assist the Investigations staff in case development and case management
• Assist in the review of case investigations and provide appropriate feedback
• Compile criminal intelligence, enter the information in the intelligence database and analyze the intelligence to provide investigative leads to the Investigations Staff
• Assist in operations planning, risk assessment and risk management

Positions May Be Available In

• Accra, Ghana
• Bucharest, Romania
• Lima, Peru
• Guatemala City, Guatemala
• San Salvador, El Salvador
• Phnom Penh, Cambodia
• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Jakarta, Indonesia
• Bangkok, Thailand
• Manila, Philippines

Not every position will be available in every office.

Program duration is 12 months, from June 2027 – May 2028.

Internship General Qualifications and Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least one prior professional internship experience or significant leadership experience in extracurricular, campus, volunteer, or community-based organizations
• Organizational and administrative skills
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows strongly preferred
• Fluency in Spanish required for Latin America offices

Fellowship General Qualifications and Required Skills

• Minimum of three years as a commission local, state or federal law enforcement officer or relevant adjacent training experience
• 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

• Monthly stipend to help defray their expenses related to participating in the internship program

At IJM, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce through fair and equitable employment practices.

We encourage people of any race, color, age, sex, marital status or political ideology to apply for employment.

While we welcome everyone into this work, we truly believe that the work we are doing is God’s work, not our own, and practice spiritual disciplines together daily.

That’s why we legally require under SEC. 2000e-1 [Section702] of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that all employees practice a mature orthodox Christian faith, as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.

IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract.

Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate’s value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.