Law Enforcement Specialist (Counterterrorism Instructor) (CTAP/ICTAP only)

Summary

"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." Click here to learn more. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. See additional info section.

Duties

• Serving as a Law Enforcement Specialist (Counterterrorism Instructor) (CTAP/ICTAP only) GS-1801-13 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Counterterrorism Division (CTD), Technical Training Operations Directorate (TTO), under the Office of the Associate Director for Training Ops (TOPS) and located Glynco, Georgia. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Law Enforcement Specialist (Counterterrorism Instructor) as a senior-level instructor involved in planning and conducting classroom, laboratory, and/or field instruction sessions as part of the CTD training program. The position serves as a technical expert in or more of the CTD training programs/courses. Typical duties include: Responding to the latest terrorist and criminal methods of operation to incorporate such changes into course material. Developing the long and short-range training plans and formulates appropriate financial operating plans and program procedures to ensure the training program meets the needs and interest of the organization serviced. Planning for and conducting advanced export (off-site) training at other Federal, state, and municipal facilities around the country and international sites. Monitoring progress of students, documents results, and/or recommends remedial and corrective action to include additional training and changes in training and/or operational procedures and instructions. Providing senior level subject-matter expertise and addresses gaps in information when revising existing course/program material or developing new course/program material. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Qualifications

A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF). If your resume does not demonstrate possession of the SPF, you will be rated ineligible. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: In order to be considered for this position you must: A. 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- B. Have held a federal civilian position in the 1801 occupational series. -AND- Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: Performing Terrorism prevention, response, and/or investigations including Physical Security/Critical Infrastructure Protection; Executive Protection; Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)/Weapons of Mass Destruction recognition, handling and mitigation; or Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) recognition, handling and mitigation. OR Instructing, researching, developing, and modifying basic and advanced law enforcement training curriculum in counterterrorism topical areas including: Terrorism, Physical Security/Critical Infrastructure Protection, Executive Protection, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)/Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Improvised Explosive Devices. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this i…

Education

Not Applicable