Law Enforcement Specialist (Instructor)

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. You qualify for the GS-13 level (starting salary $88,520.00) if you possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Implementing guidance for applying security policies, procedures, techniques, equipment, and methods to a variety of work situations with differing degrees/levels of security controls (e.g., Control Tactics; Firearms; Physical Skills; or equivalent investigative/protective methods/ techniques; Participating in the design, development, and delivery of training programs and course materials for criminal investigators, law enforcement officers, and administrative, professional, and technical staff; AND Teaching criminal investigators or police officers within a training facility in at least one law enforcement specialty area (e.g., Control Tactics; Firearms; Physical Skills; or equivalent investigative/protective methods or techniques). Instructor positions prefer experience in the areas of Control Tactics, Firearms, and Physical Skills and/or in the fields of Strength and Conditioning; and/or Sports Medicine; Experience as an instructor in defensive measures/control tactics; and/or Experience as a Firearms Instructor for a local, state, or federal agency. NOTE: Preferred experience is not a requirement. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. Veterans’ Preference: For more information on veterans’ preference see: https://www.opm.gov/fedshirevets/veteran-job-seekers/# 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/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.
Joining the Secret Service, Office of Training, James J Rowley Training Center will allow you to provide training to criminal investigators and law enforcement officers within the Secret Service. For more information on the Secret Service click here.