Supervisory Law Enforcement Specialist (Instruction).

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers; Glynco (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia seeks a Supervisory Law Enforcement Specialist (Instruction) GS-1801-14 to lead a division of course developers and instructors. You will oversee content quality, guide staff, and ensure alignment with program objectives.

The role requires managing personnel, implementing training strategies, and maintaining EEO compliance while coordinating with the Division Chief on performance and policy matters.

Qualifications

• Resume must be no more than two pages.
• SPF: must demonstrate experience as sworn law enforcement officer or federal 1801 series.
• Background investigation required prior to placement.
• Pre-appointment and random drug testing may be required.
• Lautenberg Amendment rules apply to applicants.

Responsibilities

• Supervise branch staff and assign course development responsibilities.
• Review training materials and monitor class performance for quality.
• Ensure courses meet program objectives and policies are followed.
• Represent the team in meetings and advise on training methods and procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership in training

Law enforcement training

Job description

Duties

Serving as a Supervisory Law Enforcement Specialist (Instruction) GS-1801-14 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Technical Training Operations Directorate (TTO) and located in Glynco, Georgia.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Branch Chief and is immediately responsible in conjunction with the Division Chief, for the overall performance and technical activities of course developers/instructors assigned to the Division, including the quality, quantity, and content of their work.

Typical Duties Include

• Managing and providing supervision and guidance to branch staff. This includes assignment of course development responsibility, review of materials prepared, monitoring classes presented, and critiquing performance.


• Assuring that courses are conducted in compliance with program objectives.


• Participating in meetings, project planning, and developing student policies and procedures. Provides professional and technical information and advice on training techniques, survey methods, classroom instruction, and implements changes needed.


• Exercising the full range of supervisory and personnel management authorities and responsibilities in directing work of the branch.


• Promoting and assuring compliance with EEO program policies and directives and related affirmative action plans.

Requirements

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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.


• This position is designated as Emergency Essential. You will be required to sustain FLETC operations in the event of a localized situation, such as inclement weather, interruptions to power, or dismissal or closure of DHS operations or services.


• You will be required to undergo pre-appointment and random drug testing for illegal drug use. Employment is contingent upon favorable results.


• You will be required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, within 30 days of starting your federal employment and annually thereafter as long as you occupy a position that requires financial disclosure reporting.


• New supervisors/managers must successfully complete a 1-year probationary period.


• 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 USA Hire Assessment, if required.


• This position is eligible for situational-only telework based on agency policy.


• Weekends and federal holidays may be required.


• Overtime may be required.


• Occasional travel may be required.

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-14 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1) Leading the development and modification of law enforcement training programs, course outlines, and training materials; 2) Leading teams in identifying, distributing, and balancing work priorities and/or operations to meet emerging needs within available resources; 3) Representing a team and/or performing lead duties (i.e. reporting to the supervisor periodically on team and individual work accomplishments, problems, progress in mastering tasks, individual and team training needs, etc.).

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

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).

For Term Positions: 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

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

For Permanent Positions: Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases. FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their 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

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 nonsensitive, moderate risk position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.

Physical Demands: The work is basically sedentary.

Work Environment: The work is performed in a typical office setting.

Education: Not Applicable

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-by-case 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 recruitment OR relocation incentive may be authorized up to 15% of pay.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized.

The 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.

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 receiving a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code

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.