Law Enforcement Specialist (Counterterrorism Instructor)

"The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. See additional info section.

Qualifications:

A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center

• Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements 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-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: Performing Terrorism prevention, response, and/or investigations including Physical Security/Critical Infrastructure Protection; Executive Protection; Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)/Weapons of Mass Destruction recognition, handling and mitigation; or Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) recognition, handling and mitigation. OR Instructing, researching, developing, and modifying basic and advanced law enforcement training curriculum in counterterrorism topical areas including: Terrorism, Physical Security/Critical Infrastructure Protection, Executive Protection, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)/Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Improvised Explosive Devices. 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.

Time-in-grade:

Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement.

Note:

Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade ( examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job ). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment.

IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.

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. Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP)

Eligibles:

If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not

CTAP/ICTAP

eligible. View information about

CTAP/ICTAP

eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the "Required Documents" section 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).

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. There are a range of physical demands depending on the course presented. Some courses are confined to a classroom setting while others require walking, standing, bending, sitting, lying down, or crouching in positions that may be tiring or uncomfortable. There may be the need to carry gear and packages or explosive devices. The normal workplace is a classroom or office, and inside/outside demonstration areas and/or explosive ranges. The position requires exposure to varying climate and environmental conditions and/or exposure to high levels of noise and dangerous substances. Appropriate safety practices will be utilized at all times.