Law Enforcement Specialist (Instructor)

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers•Glynco, GA

About The Position

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) is an inter-agency organization that prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard people, property, and institutions. Law Enforcement Specialists (Instructors), GS-1801-13, work in various FLETC training divisions. Applicants may select preferred topical areas, appointment type, and work schedule during the application process. The announcement is part of a Voluntary Applicant File (VAF), which collects applications for possible future openings and does not indicate that a vacancy currently exists. Applications may be reviewed by managers when openings arise; they remain on file only for the announcement’s open period. Instructors deliver basic and advanced law enforcement training, develop and administer curricula, conduct exercises, monitor student progress, and contribute to course development and research. The work environment and physical demands vary by program and may include classroom, office, and indoor or outdoor exercise settings. Some courses require activity in varying environmental conditions, exposure to noise or dangerous substances, and use of safety gear. The position may be eligible for situational telework under agency policy. Overtime may be required. Positions may be permanent, temporary, term, or intermittent, depending on the appointment selected and opening. Some positions involve firearms, classified information, or financial disclosure requirements. Rotation to other programs or training sections may be required.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Successfully pass a background investigation and required drug testing.
Current or former GS employees must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements.
Possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license for official government business.
Obtain and maintain FLETC Law Enforcement Instructor certification within 12 months of employment.
Meet job-related medical and fitness standards, including initial and annual physical examinations measuring visual, hearing, and physical acuity.
Meet the selective placement factor: have experience as a sworn law enforcement officer or agent with full arrest authority in specified law enforcement functions, or have held a federal civilian position in the 1801 occupational series.
Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 performing law enforcement duties directly related to the selected topical area or instructing law enforcement curricula in that area.
Submit a resume no longer than two pages.
Obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance if the position requires access to classified national security information.
Physical Techniques Instructors must pass a physical examination and the Physical Efficiency Battery, with a minimum 40th percentile in each event.
Firearms Instructors must pass the standard 60-round firearms proficiency test with a minimum score of 85% (255 of 300 points).
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