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Duties

Being a Firearms Instructor makes you a valuable member of the FLETC team and mission.  This position is within the Firearms, Tactics and Physical Techniques Branch (FPT), Charleston Training Division, under the Training Management Operations Directorate (TMO), and located in Charleston, South Carolina. You will serve as an instructor which involves planning, and conducting classroom, laboratory, and/or field instruction sessions as part of the firearms training program. 

Requirements

• This position is eligible for situational-only telework based on agency policy.
• Overtime work may be required.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• You will be required to undergo pre-appointment and random drug testing for illegal drug use. Employment is contingent upon favorable results.
• Position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment - persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence are prohibited from occupying this position.
• You must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards. You will be subject to an initial and annual physical examination that measures your visual, hearing, and physical acuity.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain FLETC Law Enforcement Instructor certification within 12 months of employment.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR, and Defibrillator Training Certification within 12 months of employment.
• You must pass an initial firearms proficiency test with an 85% score, which equates to 255 points out of a possible 300 points. This test is the standard 60-round course of fire in the Firearms Instructor Training Program (FITP).
• You will need to meet and maintain all applicable requirements to carry a firearm under 40 U.S.C. §1315. The appointment to this position of a person convicted of state or federal misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence is prohibited.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.

Qualifications

Please limit your résumé to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Please visit www.fletc.gov/site-page/employment-faqs website for further guidance regarding this page limit. The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of this announcement. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: In order to be considered for this position you must: A. Possess experience as a sworn law enforcement officer or agent with full arrest authority in the prevention, detection, apprehension, detention and/or investigation of felony and/or misdemeanor violations of federal, state, local, tribal, or military criminal laws; -OR- B. Have held a federal civilian position in the 1801 occupational series. In addition to the Selective Placement Factor, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level: 1. Performing firearms duties (qualifying other officers/agents) as a primary or collateral duty. -OR- 2. Instructing basic and advanced law enforcement training curriculum in the firearms topical areas to include Basic Marksmanship Instruction (BMI), Practical Pistol Course (PPC), and Firearms Safety Rules and Regulations. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps and AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Demands: This work requires walking, standing, bending, sitting, lying down, or kneeling/crouching in positions that may be tiring or uncomfortable. There is the need to carry firearms, gear, and packages or containers such as ammunition. Travel to field locations to coordinate training activities may be involved. Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business. Work also involves considerable physical exertion while demonstrating firearms using a variety of law enforcement techniques/methods. Work Environment: The normal workplace is a classroom or office, and inside/outside physical exercise areas and firing ranges. Duties will require exposure to varying climate and environmental conditions both cold and warm weather conditions and/or exposure to high levels of noise and dangerous substances. Appropriate safety practices will be utilized at all times. Safety gear, such as hearing and eye protection, will be used when needed. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Note: Secondary Administrative Law Enforcement Officer retirement coverage is being offered for this position. Transfer Requirement for CSRS: To be eligible for secondary coverage, an employee must: • Transfer without a break in service exceeding 3 days directly from a primary position to a secondary position; AND • Be continuously employed in a secondary position since moving from a primary position; except a break in employment in secondary positions that begins with an involuntary separation (not for cause) and/or voluntary breaks in service that began prior to January 20, 1988. Transfer Requirement for FERS: To be eligible for secondary coverage, an employee must: • Transfer without a break in service exceeding 3 days directly from a primary position to a secondary position; AND • Have completed 3 years of service in a primary position, including any such service during which no FERS deductions were withheld; AND • Be continuously employed in a secondary position since moving from a rigorous position; except a break in employment in secondary positions that begins with an involuntary separation (not for cause). The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. The first assessment will consist of skilled-based questions designed to evaluate the degree to which you possess the skills needed to perform the duties of the positions being filled.  These questions are scored, and you must score at least 85 out of 100 points in order to be invited to participate in the second assessment.     The second assessment is the Performance Assessment Network System (PANS) which is a predictive assessment that measures your cognitive ability and soft skills.  This assessment may take more than an hour and a half to complete; portions are timed; and may include videos. If you feel you have a disability that warrants additional time, please follow the instructions to request a reasonable accommodation (RA) prior to beginning the external assessment. Once you start the assessment you will no longer be able to make such a request. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration even if you have a pending RA request.   PLEASE NOTE: Scores obtained after completing the Performance Assessment Network System (PANS) are valid for 6 months.  You will not be prompted to complete the PANS assessment if you have previously completed it within the last 6 months.  For more information click PANS Assessment FAQs | Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (fletc.gov)

Contacts

• Address FLETC 1131 Chapel Crossing Rd Glynco, Georgia 31524 United States
• Name: Samantha E Morgan
• Phone: (843) 746-7981
• Email: [email protected]