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Duties

These positions are located in the Enforcement Operations Division (EOD), of the Core Training Operations Directorate (CTO), within the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), Glynco, GA. Being a Law Enforcement Specialist (Enforcement Operations Instructor) makes you a valuable member of the FLETC team. You will serve as a senior level law enforcement instructor and leader involved in planning and conducting classroom, laboratory, and field instruction sessions as part of the EOD training program. Typical assignments include:

Requirements

• This position is eligible for situational-only telework based on agency policy.
• You may be required to work weekends and federal holidays.
• You will be subject to rotation to other programs and/or training sections in order to provide depth to the FLETC’s instructor cadre.
• You must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards. Subject to an initial and annual physical examination that measures visual, hearing, and physical acuity.
• The assessment will consist of physical skills such as squatting, kneeling, lying down and standing unassisted, moving from points of cover, ascending and descending stairwells and basic weapons handling skills.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• Current and former federal employees within the General Schedule (GS) must meet the time-in-grade requirements outlined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• 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.
• Overtime may be required.
• You must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license to conduct official government business.
• 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 pass and maintain FLETC Law Enforcement Instructor certification within 12 months of employment.
• 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. Held a federal civilian position in the 1801 occupational series. AND In addition to the Selective Placement Factor, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the Federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following law enforcement duties: Law enforcement duties that require you to carry and qualify with a firearm, make arrests, develop reasonable suspicion/probable cause to conduct frisks and searches incident to arrest to include experience in the training and evaluation of officers in the proper application of use of force techniques, law enforcement tactical techniques, active shooter response, and tactical medical procedures. OR Instructing, developing and evaluating basic law enforcement training curriculum in the proper application of use of force techniques, law enforcement tactical techniques, active shooter response, and tactical medical procedures. Time-in-Grade: Current and former federal GS employees must have served 52 weeks at the GS-12 grade level in the federal service. The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. 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. Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. Additional information is available on OPM's website or by contacting OPM. Any Offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Additional selections may be made from this announcement within the same geographical area. Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veteran must 1) be a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. (Note: Veteran's preference does not apply under Merit Promotion procedures. View information on VEOA information on Feds Hire Vets.)

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Alvin Stevens
• Phone: 912-267-3370
• Email: [email protected]