Law Enforcement Specialist (General Training Instructor).

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers; Artesia (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) in Artesia, NM seeks a Law Enforcement Specialist (General Training Instructor) GS-1801-11/12 to plan and conduct classroom, laboratory, and field instruction as part of the training program.

The role covers firearms and driver training topics, including basic marksmanship fundamentals, tactical threat engagements, and live fire and driver skills, with curriculum development and student assessment duties.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain FLETC Law Enforcement Instructor certification within 12 months of employment.
• Selective Placement Factor: sworn law enforcement officer or federal 1801 series experience.

Responsibilities

• Instruct in the Driver and Firearms Training Division across topics such as basic marksmanship and driver skills.
• Plan, conduct classroom, laboratory, and field instruction sessions as part of the training program.
• Monitor student progress, document results, and recommend remedial training or procedural changes.
• Research emerging training technologies, practices, and techniques to enhance instruction.

Skills

Basic Marksmanship Fundamentals

Tactical Threat Engagements

Live Fire Training

Driver Training Skills

Job description

Duties

Serving as a Law Enforcement Specialist (General Training Instructor) GS-1801-11/12 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Core Operations Training Directorate (CTO), Office of Artesia Operations (OAO).

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a law enforcement instructor involved in planning and conducting classroom instruction, laboratory, and/or field instruction sessions as part of the training program.

Typical Duties Include

• Serving as an instructor in the Driver and Firearms Training Division. In Firearms, instructor teach Basic Marksmanship Fundamentals, Tactical Threat Engagements, Live Fire Cover Course, Non-Conventional Shooting Positions, Interactive Cover Course and other various firearms topics. in the Driver's training arena, instructors will teach Law Enforcement Encounters, Basic Crash Investigations, and Law Enforcement Officer Driving Skills and other various driver training topics.
• Conducting basic training classes for personnel and planning, coordinating, and executing field training and lab exercises.
• Monitoring progress of students, documenting results, and/or recommending remedial and corrective action to include additional training and changes in training and/or operational procedures and instructions.
• Conducting research on emerging technology, practices, and techniques to enhance instructional knowledge and skill.

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NOTE: First pull of applicants will be within 5 days of the open date. Further lists will be pulled in two-week increments.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• This is not a bargaining unit position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain FLETC Law Enforcement Instructor certification within 12 months of employment.
• You will be required to undergo pre-appointment and random drug testing for illegal drug use. Employment is contingent upon favorable results.
• You must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards. You will be subject to an initial and annual physical examination that measures your visual, hearing, and physical acuity.
• You will be subject to rotation to other programs and/or training sections in order to provide depth to the FLETC’s instructor cadre.
• Position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment - persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence are prohibited from occupying this position.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire assessment, if required.
• This position is not eligible for telework.
• Overtime may be required.
• Weekends and federal holidays may be required.
• This position is Emergency Essential and required to sustain FLETC’s operations under all conditions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification within 12 months of employment

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:

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:

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

Specialized Experience:

You qualify for the GS-12 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:

• Performing Law Enforcement duties that entailed Basic Marksmanship Fundamentals, Tactical Threat Engagements, Live Fire Cover Course, Non-Conventional Shooting Positions, Interactive Cover Course, and/or Law Enforcement Encounters, Basic Crash Investigations, and Law Enforcement Officer Driving Skills and other various driver training topics. OR
• Instructing basic and advanced law enforcement training curriculum in: Basic Marksmanship Fundamentals, Tactical Threat Engagements, Live Fire Cover Course, Non-Conventional Shooting Positions, Interactive Cover Course and other various firearms topics. in the Driver's training arena, instructors will teach Law Enforcement Encounters, Basic Crash Investigations, and Law Enforcement Officer Driving Skills and other various driver training topics.

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.

Specialized Experience:

You qualify at the GS-11 grade level if you possess one of the following:

• One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in Federal service performing Law Enforcement functions such as Enforcing Federal, State or Tribal Law, and performing duties that included Basic Marksmanship Fundamentals, Tactical Threat Engagements, Live Fire Cover Course, Non-Conventional Shooting Positions, Interactive Cover Course, Law Enforcement Encounters, Basic Crash Investigations, and Law Enforcement Officer Driving Skills; OR
• One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in Federal service instructing Basic Marksmanship Fundamentals, Tactical Threat Engagements, Live Fire Cover Course, Non-Conventional Shooting Positions, Interactive Cover Course, Law Enforcement Encounters, Basic Crash Investigations, and Law Enforcement Officer Driving Skills; OR
• Completion of a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position; OR
• A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application.

NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used to qualify for the GS-11 level.

NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used to qualify for the GS-11 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

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; AND - 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; AND - Have completed 3 years of service in a primary position, including any such service during which no FERS deductions were withheld; AND - 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

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

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

Education

Education Must Be Accredited By An Accrediting Institution Recognized By The U.S. Department Of Education In Order For It To Be Credited Towards Qualifications; Applicant's Resumes And Supporting Documentation Should Only Reflect Education Received From Schools Accredited By Such Institutions. Applicants Can Verify Accreditation At The Following Website:

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the

Additional information

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case‑based basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

A recruitment incentive may be authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized.

This position may be filled at the GS-11 or GS-12 level. If selection is made at the GS-11 level, promotion to the GS-12 level may occur without further competition.

Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707.

Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and FLETC policy, FLETC is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at FLETC are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.

Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, the FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for suitability as a condition of placement in this Non‑Sensitive, Moderate Risk position. This review may include financial issues, political inquiries, etc.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.