Law Enforcement Specialist (Counterterrorism Instructor)

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers•Glynco, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) is an inter-agency organization that prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions. This Law Enforcement Specialist position is in the Terrorism Prevention Branch, Counterterrorism Division, under the Office of the Associate Director for Training Operations, in Glynco, Georgia. Its primary purpose is to plan and conduct classroom, laboratory, and/or field instruction as part of Counterterrorism Division training programs. The role prepares law enforcement personnel to recognize targeted violence and violent extremism risks and to operate effectively in the terrorism prevention space. The normal workplace is a classroom or office, as well as indoor and outdoor demonstration areas and/or explosive ranges. The role may involve exposure to varied weather and environmental conditions, high noise levels, dangerous substances, and—in explosives work—potentially dangerous situations. Safety practices and gear are used as needed. The position may require travel of 50% or less, situational-only telework under agency policy, rotation among programs or training sections, and work on weekends or federal holidays or overtime. A recruitment or relocation incentive of up to 15% of pay may be authorized; permanent change of station is not authorized. Employment requires a background investigation, drug testing, and job-related medical and/or fitness standards, including initial and annual physical examinations. Instructors must obtain and maintain FLETC Law Enforcement Instructor certification within 12 months of employment.

Requirements

Meet the selective placement factor by either having experience as a sworn law enforcement officer or agent with full arrest authority in the prevention, detection, apprehension, detention, and/or investigation of felony or misdemeanor criminal law violations, or having held a federal civilian position in the 1801 occupational series.
Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 in the federal service or equivalent private- or public-sector experience, performing terrorism prevention, response, or investigation duties; or instructing basic and advanced law enforcement curriculum in terrorism-related topics. Education cannot substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.
For the terrorism prevention/response/investigation experience option, experience must include duties such as identifying emerging threats, developing prevention framework strategies, reviewing physical security plans, and managing incident scenes.
For the instructional experience option, experience must include instruction in topics such as emerging threats, threat management, physical or transportation security, critical infrastructure protection, threat response, and incident management.
Be a U.S. citizen and, if born after December 31, 1959, be registered for Selective Service.
Successfully pass a background investigation and pre-appointment and random drug testing.
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/or fitness standards, including initial and annual physical examinations measuring visual, hearing, and physical acuity.
Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current or former General Schedule employee.
Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire assessment, if required.
Be able to work weekends and federal holidays and overtime if required, and travel up to 50% if required.
Meet the position's physical demands, which may include walking, standing, bending, sitting, lying down, crouching, and carrying gear, packages, or explosive devices.
Persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence are prohibited from occupying this position under the Lautenberg Amendment.

Responsibilities

Prepare law enforcement personnel to recognize dangers associated with targeted violence and violent extremism and to operate effectively in terrorism prevention.
Conduct classroom training and online learning for personnel.
Plan, coordinate, and execute field training and laboratory exercises.
Monitor student progress, document results, and recommend remedial or corrective action, including additional training or changes to training or operational procedures and instructions.
Participate in developing Counterterrorism Division instructional program and course materials.
Research emerging technology, practices, and techniques to enhance instructional knowledge and skill.