Law Enforcement Specialist (General Investigative Skill Instructor)

US Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers; Glynco (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) in Glynn County, GA invites applications for a position requiring sworn law enforcement authority and demonstrated experience in investigations, training, and program administration.

Applicants must meet the SPF criteria and have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent, with duties spanning case management, evidence handling, interviews, and curriculum instruction. Federal retirement and ICTAP guidance apply.

Qualifications

• SPF is required to be eligible for the position.
• Specialized Experience: one year at GS-11 level or equivalent, including investigations and training responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Conducting and/or managing complex law enforcement investigations, including case management, evidence collection and preservation, report writing, planning, informant handling, surveillance, undercover operations, interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects, assisting prosecutors with court proceedings, and serving search and seizure warrants.
• Instructing basic and advanced law enforcement training curriculum, researching, developing, modifying, and instructing curriculum in the general investigative skills area.

Job description

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.

Selective Placement Factor

This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF). If your resume does not demonstrate possession of the SPF, you will be rated ineligible.

In order to be considered for this position you must:

• 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.
• Have held a federal civilian position in the 1801 occupational series.

Specialized Experience

Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS- grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties:

• Conducting and/or managing complex law enforcement investigations to include case management; identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence; report writing; operational planning; handling informants; conducting surveillance; performing undercover operations; interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects; assisting prosecutors with Grand Jury and/or other court proceedings; testifying under oath; and serving search and seizure warrants.
• Instructing basic and advanced law enforcement training curriculum in the general investigative skills topical area to include researching, developing, modifying, and instructing law enforcement training curriculum.

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.

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 information to the Human Resources Office.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles

If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement.

Note: Secondary Administrative Law Enforcement Officer retirement coverage is being offered for this position.

Transfer Requirement for CSRS

To be eligible for secondary coverage, an employee must:

• Transfer without a break in service exceeding 3 days directly from a primary position to a secondary position.
• Be continuously employed in a secondary position since moving from a primary position.
• except a break in employment in secondary positions that begins with an involuntary separation (not for cause) and/or voluntary breaks in service that began prior to January 20, 1988.

Transfer Requirement for FERS

To be eligible for secondary coverage, an employee must:

• Transfer without a break in service exceeding 3 days directly from a primary position to a secondary position.
• Have completed 3 years of service in a primary position, including any such service during which no FERS deductions were withheld.
• Be continuously employed in a secondary position since moving from a rigorous position.
• except a break in employment in secondary positions that begins with an involuntary separation (not for cause).

Pub. Law 114-285 grants the FLETC approval to hire retired federal employees with law enforcement/investigative experience to meet the expanding mission of the FLETC. Individuals may be selected for time-limited positions with eligibility for the dual-compensation waiver. The dual-compensation waiver allows retirees to return to work, earning their full salary with no offset to their FERS annuity. However, this waiver does not exempt the FERS annuity supplement from being reduced. Therefore, FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement, must be aware that like social security benefits, the FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings. Additional information is available on OPM's website or by contacting OPM.

If selected, federal retirees will be eligible for a waiver of the dual compensation reduction.

Physical Demands

There are a range of physical demands depending on the course presented. Some courses are confined to a classroom or shop setting while others are outdoors requiring walking, standing, bending, sitting, lying down, or crouching in positions that may be tiring or uncomfortable. There may be the need to carrying gear and packages.

Work Environment

The normal workplace is a classroom or office and inside/outside demonstration areas. The position requires exposure to varying climate and environmental conditions. Appropriate safety practices will be utilized at all times. Safety gear, such as hearing and eye protection, will be used when needed.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to [e-mail].