Law Enforcement Specialist (Instructor)

Executive Director for Security and Law Enforcement

North Little Rock (AR)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 116,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Executive Director for Security and Law Enforcement unit at the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a senior instructor in North Little Rock, Arkansas, to plan and conduct LETC training sessions. The role includes course development, material updates, and coordinating field investigations in collaboration with multiple federal agencies.

The position requires expertise in law enforcement topics, leadership, and the ability to guide instructors and students through complex curricula

Qualifications

Transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.
VA supports telework as a means to attract talent; telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

Instructs classroom, laboratory, and field sessions as part of the LETC training program.
Develops and updates training materials to comply with Federal law and VA directives.
Conducts field investigations pertaining to misconduct, use of force, and program inspections.

Job description

Hiring Agency: Executive Director for Security and Law Enforcement
Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in the Director of Operations section, Office of Security and Preparedness (OSP), VA Law Enforcement Training Center (LETC), North Little Rock, Arkansas. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior-level instructor involved in planning and conducting classroom, laboratory, and/or field instruction sessions as part of the LETC training program.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as a technical expert in one or more of the LETC training program/courses. Instructional duties are performed at least 25% or more of the time. Other duties include providing advice and guidance to instructors in preparing and presenting lesson materials to students of the LETC.

They are directly responsible for the creation, maintenance and updating of new and existing training materials to ensure they are relevant and comport to existing Federal law and Department of Veterans Affairs directives, handbooks and policies. In addition, they conduct field investigations pertaining to allegations of misconduct, inappropriate use of force, police program compliance inspections and criminal investigations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities Serve as a senior-level instructor, subject-matter expert, and course developer in the Deputy Director of Operations section. The program/courses taught cover subject-matter which involves highly specialized knowledge and skill in a variety of law enforcement, weapon systems, criminal/administrative investigations, leadership, verbal de-escalation, evidence, and courses designed specifically for the customer (i.e.

Department of Veterans Affairs, US Air Force, Federal Bureau of Prisons, US Coast Guard, etc.). Serve as the subject matter expert in one or more of the assigned basic/advanced training programs. Develop and implement long and short-range training plans and formulate appropriate financial operating plans and program procedures to ensure the training program meets the needs and interests of the organizations served.

Participate as an instructor in other courses within their respective divisions and cross-train on programs within other operational divisions to serve as a force multiplier. Provide oversight concerning the conduct of training courses for personnel and plan, coordinate, and execute field training and lab exercise. There is potential for considerable variety among attendees in terms of experience levels, practices and policies among the various Federal agencies.

Ensure class curriculum is administered in the proper sequence and that deviations from the established schedules receive prior approval. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) when conducting Use of Force investigations based upon allegations of excessive use of force. These investigations may be administrative or criminal in nature. Prepare written reports and submit to senior level leaders for possible administrative, disciplinary or criminal proceedings.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Subject to the Lautenberg Amendment: Per the Lautenberg Amendment, 18 U.S.C.

922(g)(9), individuals prohibited from possessing a firearm due to a qualifying conviction of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence would not meet the condition of employment for this position. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Maybe available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: PD19154A and PD19153A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office.

VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Executive Director for Security and Law Enforcement, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $74678 – $116362/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-28.

How many openings are available?

There are 5 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.