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Duties

Serving as a Law Enforcement Specialist (Core Instructor) GS-1801-12 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Core Training Operations Directorate (CTO) under the Office of the Associate Director for Training Operations (TOPS) and located in Glynco, Georgia. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Core law enforcement instructor involved in planning and conducting classroom instruction, laboratory, practical exercises and/or field instruction sessions for the divisions listed above that report to CTO. Typical duties include: Serving as an instructor in the assigned Core Training Areas of law enforcement will include but are not limited to: Physical Efficiency Battery, Operational Skills, Intermediate Weapons (Oleoresin Capsicum), Basic First Aid, Tactical Medicine, Firearms, Vehicle Stops and Searches, Basic Collision Investigations, Radio Communications, Documentation and Report Writing, Use of Force foundations, Basic Tactical Skills, and Officer Safety and Survival. Conducting basic training classes for personnel and planning, coordinating, and executing field training and lab exercises. Monitoring progress of students, documents results, and/or recommending remedial and corrective action to include additional training and changes in training and/or operational procedures and instructions. Conducting research on emerging technology, practices, and techniques to enhance instructional knowledge and skill.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• 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.
• This position is not covered by a Bargaining Unit.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain FLETC Law Enforcement Instructor certification within 12 months of employment.
• You will be required to undergo pre-appointment and random drug testing for illegal drug use. Employment is contingent upon favorable results.
• 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.
• You will be subject to rotation to other programs and/or training sections in order to provide depth to the FLETC’s instructor cadre.
• Position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment - persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence are prohibited from occupying this position.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• Shift work may be required.
• Weekends and federal holidays may be required.
• This position is Emergency Essential required to sustain operations under all conditions such as in the event of a localized emergency situation and/or to ensure Continuity of Operations for Mission Essential Functions.
• This position is eligible for situational-only telework based on agency policy.

Qualifications

Please limit your resume 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. This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF). If your resume does not demonstrate possession of the SPF, you will be rated ineligible. 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. -AND- Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: A. Performing Law Enforcement Safety Rules and Regulations, Physical Efficiency Battery, Operational Skills, Intermediate Weapons (Oleoresin Capsicum), Basic First Aid, Tactical Medicine, Firearms, Vehicle Stops and Searches, Basic Collision Investigations, Radio Communications, Documentation and/or Report Writing, Use of Force foundations, Basic Tactical Skills, and/or Officer Safety and Survival. OR B. Instructing basic and advanced law enforcement training curriculum in: Law Enforcement Safety Rules and Regulations, Physical Efficiency Battery, Operational Skills, Intermediate Weapons (Oleoresin Capsicum), Basic First Aid, Tactical Medicine, Firearms, Vehicle Stops and Searches, Basic Collision Investigations, Radio Communications, Documentation and/or Report Writing, Use of Force foundations, Basic Tactical Skills, and/or Officer Safety and Survival. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: 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. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibilityon OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement. Pub. Law 114-285 grants the FLETC approval to hire retired federal employees with law enforcement/investigative experience to meet the expanding mission of the FLETC. Individuals may be selected for time-limited positions with eligibility for the dual-compensation waiver. The dual-compensation waiver allows retirees to return to work, earning their full salary with no offset to their FERS annuity. However, this waiver does not exempt the FERS annuity supplement from being reduced. Therefore, FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement, must be aware that like social security benefits, the 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. FLETC Reemployed Annuitants | Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers.

Education

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Contacts

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