Training Instructor

Air Force Office of Special Investigations • Glynco, GA

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About The Position

The Training Instructor serves in a lead capacity over law enforcement instructors who plan and conduct classroom, laboratory, and/or field instruction for the Department of the Air Force's special agent training program. The position plans, organizes, directs, and oversees execution of AFOSI basic agent qualification training as an assistant course director, serves as a Federal Law Enforcement Training Instructor, and represents AFSIA with installation and functional-area organizations.

The role requires specialized law enforcement knowledge and training experience, including knowledge of criminal law, federal rules of procedure, investigative techniques, evidence, and law enforcement training practices. The incumbent may supervise and develop subordinate professionals and support personnel, manage training programs and multiple projects, and address dynamic operational requirements. The employee must be able to interact professionally with students, special agents, and senior Air Force leaders during complex, high-risk training scenarios and fulfill instructor or director duties in their absence.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, a valid driver's license, the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, successful completion of a pre-employment physical, and completion of an internal AFOSI background investigation. The employee must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing. Travel may be required, including frequent travel on short notice, and the employee may be recalled to duty or required to work overtime and evenings, weekends, or holidays. A one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may apply, depending on appointment type.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, demonstrating practical knowledge of the subject area and instructional methods and techniques.
• Knowledge and experience as a law enforcement officer, including criminal laws and federal rules of procedure applicable to crimes against the United States.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques; laws of evidence; criminal procedure; admissibility of evidence; constitutional rights; search and seizure; and related Uniform Code of Military Justice matters.
• Knowledge of law enforcement training and authoritative technical leadership in law enforcement training areas.
• Experience with principles, concepts, and terminology characteristic of the law enforcement training discipline.
• Ability to supervise, train, and develop subordinate professionals and support personnel, and to select, lead, motivate, supervise, and evaluate people.
• Ability to analyze complex organizational and operational problems and develop timely, practical solutions for changing program requirements.
• Ability to establish objectives and performance goals, manage multiple projects, and allocate competing resources to meet short- and long-range goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to work cooperatively with individuals or groups representing divergent backgrounds and viewpoints.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance and pass an internal AFOSI background investigation.
• Must hold an appropriate, valid driver's license and be able to drive a motor vehicle.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• Must complete or be able to complete specific adult education and training upon appointment.
• Must adhere to professional conduct standards in applicable AFOSI policies and regulations.
• Must be available for frequent, short-notice mission travel; may be required to work overtime or evenings, weekends, and holidays; and may be recalled to duty.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements, including one year at the GS-12 level for GS-13 consideration where applicable.
• Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males.
• Federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the 1811 series or comparable military service background to support training needs.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Air Force and federal law enforcement standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and oversee AFOSI basic agent qualification training as an assistant course director.
• Serve as a Federal Law Enforcement Training Instructor.
• Represent AFSIA with installation and functional-area organizations.
• Lead law enforcement instructors involved in planning and conducting classroom, laboratory, and/or field instruction.
• Supervise, train, develop, motivate, and evaluate subordinate professionals and support personnel.
• Analyze organizational and operational problems and develop timely, practical solutions.
• Establish program objectives and performance goals and manage multiple projects and activities while allocating personnel, material, and fiscal resources.
• Communicate and work effectively with individuals and groups from varied backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
• Fulfill instructor and director duties in their absence.
• Comply with AFOSI professional conduct standards and applicable policies and regulations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Advance in hire may be authorized with demonstrable proof provided on the resume.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees.

What This Job Offers

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