Regional Training Program Manager

DHS Headquarters•Atlanta, GA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Service (FPS), Training and Professional Development, in Atlanta, Georgia. Its primary purpose is to provide technical expertise in developing, maintaining, and managing training programs that support law enforcement, criminal investigation, security programs, and mission support functions at the regional and/or national level. After onboarding, the employee may be assigned for up to one year to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force, a partnership of more than 20 federal and local agencies. After that assignment, the employee will return to supporting FPS. The position carries law enforcement authority under 40 U.S.C. 1315 and may require frequent travel, geographic reassignment under a mobility agreement, carrying firearms, and performing strenuous and physically demanding duties. The incumbent must complete or have completed the Uniformed Police Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center or an FPS-approved substantially equivalent program.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level, including planning, developing, or implementing law enforcement training curricula or instructional resources used in a formal training program.
Experience evaluating law enforcement training program operations, such as program effectiveness, instructional methods, performance measurement, or ongoing training needs analysis, for alignment with organizational objectives.
Experience participating in establishing or modifying training program objectives or content to meet law enforcement personnel training requirements or mandates.
Experience applying law enforcement practices involving Federal, State, or local criminal laws to criminal, civil, or administrative investigations.
U.S. citizenship; successful completion of a background investigation; and a negative pre-employment drug test. The position is subject to random drug testing and requires a Secret clearance investigation.
Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; submit required SF-50 documentation if a current or former Federal employee.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and sign a mobility agreement that may require reassignment to another geographic location.
Carry firearms and maintain proficiency in their care and use in accordance with FPS policy and standards; individuals convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are ineligible under the Lautenberg Amendment.
Pass a pre-employment medical examination and be determined physically fit to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties; periodic incumbent examinations may apply.
Complete or have previously completed the Uniformed Police Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center or an FPS-approved substantially equivalent program.
Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
Meet applicable Selective Service registration or exemption requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.

Responsibilities

Support the development, management, or modification of program guidelines, policies, short- and long-range plans, and goals applicable to regional employees, contractors, and training operations.
Analyze training needs using performance appraisals, job observations, consultation with staff and supervisors, evaluation testing, formal studies, surveys, and other research methods.
Analyze law enforcement training programs to identify broad-based needs; evaluate and modify instructional programs, curricula, content, and materials; and research procedural changes required by new laws and regulations.
Plan and conduct investigations of violations of Title 18, United States Code, including offenses such as homicide, rape, robbery, burglary, sex offenses, bribery, narcotics offenses, and organized crime affecting Federal property.
Develop plans and recommendations to improve the administration, management, and operation of substantial regional training programs across varied skill sets and duties, including oversight and management of mandates and organizational requirements.
Provide investigative and law enforcement services relating to criminal offenses for customer agencies, Federal employees, and members of the public on government-owned or leased properties.