Job Details
Job Location: Washington, DC (USA) - Washington, DC
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Category: Consultant
Description
BlueForce Inc. is seeking Drones and Information Systems 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.
The advisor is responsible for training Haitian National Police (HNP) officers in the operation, safety, and regulations surrounding the use of drones and anti- drone devices, and for assisting the HNP with the management, maintenance, and support of the HNP’s information systems infrastructure.
**Position is subject to contract award**
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conducting Training Sessions, both classroom-based and practical training on drone and anti-drone operation, which includes teaching flight theory, drone mechanics, and safety protocols.
- Teaching students about local, national, and international regulations that govern drone usage, including airspace rules, privacy concerns, and drone licensing requirements.
- Preparing lesson plans, presentations, and other materials that will aid students in learning about drones and anti-drone devices, their uses, and best practices.
- Providing safety guidelines, including how to avoid hazards, pre-flight inspections, and how to handle emergencies during flight.
- Teaching basic maintenance and troubleshooting skills for drones and anti-drone devices, such as battery management, software updates, and hardware care.
Qualifications
General Qualifications
- For a position in the U.S., candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or legal U.S. resident. Secret, Top Secret security clearance or Moderate Risk 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
- On active duty or retired from a bona fide police department (preferably a metropolitan area), sheriff’s department, or bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and a minimum of ten (10) years of law enforcement experience, at least five (3-5) years of which are within a U.S.- SWAT team, management, organizational development, planning, and/or training, two years of which must have been at the rank of Sergeant (or equivalent) or higher.
- Willingness and capability to work in a fluid environment, and under challenging circumstances.
