Investigative Interviewing Instructor

AlphaGov; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AlphaGov seeks experienced Investigative Interviewing Instructors to support training and professional development for government and public-sector organizations. We value professionals who can translate investigative experience into practical instruction—helping investigators prepare for interviews, build rapport, ask effective questions, evaluate information, and document findings.

Experience with the P.E.A.C.E. investigative interviewing model is especially relevant.

Qualifications

• At least five years of professional investigative interviewing experience.
• At least three years of experience as an instructor, trainer, or educator.
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly and facilitate engaging adult learning.
• Experience conducting criminal, civil, regulatory, administrative, workplace, or comparable investigations.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Availability to travel for scheduled training engagements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led training in investigative interviewing and effective information gathering.
• Teach interview preparation, rapport building, questioning techniques, active listening, and interview evaluation.
• Facilitate realistic scenarios, role-playing exercises, and group discussions.
• Assess participant performance and provide practical feedback.
• Develop or adapt lesson plans, presentations, exercises, and participant materials.
• Tailor instruction to the agency's mission, investigative responsibilities, and participant experience.
• Coordinate with project managers and subject matter experts to maintain consistent training quality.

Skills

Investigative interviewing

Teaching/education

Adult learning

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

AlphaGov is seeking experienced Investigative Interviewing Instructors to support training and professional development for government and public-sector organizations.
We are interested in professionals who can turn investigative experience into practical instruction—helping investigators prepare for interviews, build rapport, ask effective questions, evaluate information, and document findings. Experience with the P.E.A.C.E. investigative interviewing model is especially relevant.

What You'll Do

• Deliver instructor-led training in investigative interviewing and effective information gathering
• Teach interview preparation, rapport building, questioning techniques, active listening, and interview evaluation
• Facilitate realistic scenarios, role-playing exercises, and group discussions
• Assess participant performance and provide practical feedback
• Develop or adapt lesson plans, presentations, exercises, and participant materials
• Tailor instruction to the agency's mission, investigative responsibilities, and participant experience
• Coordinate with project managers and subject matter experts to maintain consistent training quality

Requirements

• At least five years of professional investigative interviewing experience
• At least three years of experience as an instructor, trainer, or educator
• Ability to explain complex concepts clearly and facilitate engaging adult learning
• Experience conducting criminal, civil, regulatory, administrative, workplace, or comparable investigations
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Availability to travel for scheduled training engagements

Preferred Experience

• Applying or teaching the P.E.A.C.E. investigative interviewing model
• Training government investigators, law enforcement personnel, inspectors, auditors, or compliance professionals
• Developing scenario-based exercises and evaluating interviewing skills
• Teaching ethical, evidence-based interviewing methods

Certain assignments require at least three years of P.E.A.C.E.-specific experience. Please clearly describe your experience with this model in your application.

Benefits

We welcome current and former investigators, academy instructors, investigative trainers, and experienced practitioners with teaching backgrounds. Opportunities may include ongoing employment or individual training engagements.

Opportunity Details

This posting supports current and anticipated client needs. Assignments, schedules, locations, and employment arrangements depend on project requirements and, where applicable, contract award. Compensation will be discussed based on experience and scope.