Law Enforcement Specialist (Firearms Instructor) (ICTAP/CTAP/VEOA)

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers • Cheltenham, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. This position is located in the Cheltenham Advanced Weapons Branch (CAW), Cheltenham Training Division, Office of Cheltenham Operations (OCH), NCR Training Operations Directorate, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), Cheltenham, MD.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation.
• 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.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain FLETC Law Enforcement Instructor certification within 12 months of employment.
• Must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards.
• Will be subject to an initial and annual physical examination that measures visual, hearing, and physical acuity.
• 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.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire assessment, if required.
• 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).
• A resume must be no more than two pages.
• 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- Have held a federal civilian position in the 1801 occupational series.
• Performing firearms duties such as qualifying other officer/agents as a primary or collateral duty - OR- Instructing basic and advanced law enforcement training curriculum in the firearms topical areas to include Basic Marksmanship Instruction (BMI) and Firearms Safety Rules and Regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Current or former political appointees must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office if they have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch.
• To be eligible under CTAP/ICTAP, must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position.
• Secondary Administrative Law Enforcement Officer retirement coverage is being offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting classroom, laboratory, and/or field instruction sessions as part of the firearms training program.
• Monitoring progress of students, documenting results, and/or recommending remedial and corrective action to include additional training and changes in training and/or operational procedures and instructions.
• Participating in developing and revising program/course material in the firearms instructional field.
• Exercising a high degree of judgment when interjecting personal experiences into the structured training program to supplement and expanding instruction while staying within the content of the lesson plan.
• Ensuring the proper handling and use of firearms and the safety of students at all times.
• Participating in remedial firearms instruction for students with firearms deficiencies.
• Writing curriculum summaries based upon research for use in updating existing course material and in providing updated student lesson plans.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed