ATA & You

The Antiterrorism Assistance (ATA) Program is administered by the Department of State’s Office of Antiterrorism Assistance (DS/ATA). The ATA Program provides training to foreign civilian security and law enforcement personnel in all areas related to antiterrorism. In joining our team, you may:

• Conduct assessments and advise partner nations
• Develop curriculum for a multitude of antiterrorism courses
• Provide instruction to foreign civilian security and law enforcement personnel, both domestically and overseas

You can use your knowledge and expertise in the field of antiterrorism to provide ATA program students with the skills necessary to build and sustain an effective antiterrorism program and infrastructure. USIS seeks individuals to support the DS/ATA mission in the following areas, to include but not be limited to:

• Aviation Security
• Border Patrol
• Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN)
• Continuity of Operations
• Crime Scene Investigation
• Crisis Incident Management
• Critical Infrastructure
• Cybersecurity
• Explosives and Detection
• Forensics
• Fraud Analysis
• Knowledge Transfer
• Major Case Management
• Maritime Protection
• Surveillance Detection
• Tactical Response
• VIP Protection

In joining USIS, you will be assist DS/ATA in its mission to strengthen bilateral ties with foreign governments; help to develop and maintain international best practices in antiterrorism law enforcement; and facilitate an increased respect for human rights. The challenges of this program are numerous, but the rewards are infinite. USIS is seeking professionals in these fields who enjoy challenges and are passionate to teach and mentor nations on building skills needed for antiterrorism.

What you will gain from ATA

• Valuable and critical skills in the development and implementation of law enforcement practices
• Experience using your skills and expertise in environments that may be challenging
• Personal satisfaction providing developing nations with the knowledge to manage and sustain a working antiterrorism program and infrastructure