Head of Law Enforcement

Job Overview

The role will focus on providing operational and tactical readiness for the Law Enforcement Unit in accordance with APN training standards and standard operating procedures. This position represents an exciting opportunity to work with a unique conservation organization, dedicated to protecting Africa’s wildlife and remaining wild places.

We are looking for a highly organized, self-motivated, and passionate individual to support park law enforcement teams in delivering effective law enforcement operations aligned with organizational standards and a challenging security context.

MAIN ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide operational guidance and leadership support to the park in coordination with PM.
• Manage the LE team, the implementation of best practices, and the highest organizational and operational levels of safety, equipment, conduct of operations, and support structure in the park, including.
• Planning and coordinating all levels of L.E. training, including the mentoring and capacity-building of park instructors and the administration of all AP refresher training.
• Assuring the highest levels of operational/tactical skills and safety practices of park L.E. units through frequent inspection, with reports furnished to PM.
• Conducting an annual individualized skills assessment of L.E. personnel, with documentation to Ranger HR files.
• Assessing normal and specialized equipment requirements for Park L.E. units and supporting the contracting and procurement of equipment in accordance with APN procedures.
• Planning and conducting regular exercises to ensure operational readiness.
• Assisting in the design and implementation of personnel rotation schedules responsive to operational needs, as well as to the training and leave requirements of L.E. personnel.
• Identifying resource needs of L.E personnel (e.g., rations, equipment stores, supplies, housing, finance, transportation, and medical) and advising GNP PM.
• Assuring armory and operations control room security, procedures, and operations are in compliance with APN standards.
• Fostering coordination with park intelligence units and cooperation in “intelligence-led operations”;
• Establishing and maintaining strong liaison and coordination between the park L.E. team and the host country’s military and law enforcement units.
• Leading the production and regular revision of park security and evacuation plans.
• Leading the production of park security risk assessments.
• Assisting and directing operations and efforts to ensure the physical security of AP personnel, assets, and operations (inside and outside the park) from any type of treatment.
• Guiding LE teams to the highest levels of operational readiness in all types of actions. Special emphasis will be expected on QRF and reconnaissance operations.
• Providing technical guidance to ensure maintenance, inspection, cleanliness, and operational readiness of all firearms and ammunition.
• Supporting the implementation of BP, LEO, and the annual budget of the park.
• Supporting, in an “acting” capacity, other managerial roles when necessary to achieve continuity of operations.
• Cultivate an environment of excellence, teamwork, integrity, and professionalism in all L.E. operations.
• Develop APN’s next generation of leadership through positive example and mentorship; and
• Perform other duties as assigned that contribute to the success of park operations

Educational Qualification:

• Military/Law Enforcement background – middle ranking officer with operational experience.
• Demonstrated conservation understanding/experience.

Experience:

• Over 8 years of progressive law enforcement experience, including at least 5 years of experience in a leadership or management role.
• Extensive experience in law enforcement, typically with prior experience in mentoring or supervision

Skill Required

• A high level of initiative.
• Disciplined, with exacting standards and a keen eye for detail.
• Demonstrated discretion and ability to work with sensitive information.
• Highly pragmatic and solution-focused.
• Keen to learn and further develop own skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• MS Office product proficiency.
• Willingness to travel, if necessary, to support conference