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 Georgia seeks a Supervisory Law Enforcement Specialist (Instruction) to oversee the division’s course developers/instructors and ensure quality and content of work. The role involves supervising instructors, coordinating curriculum development, and evaluating program effectiveness.

You will work under the TOPS division, coordinating with the Division Chief to assign projects, monitor progress, and ensure consistent training across the

Qualifications

• Must meet Selective Placement Factor for sworn officer or 1801 series.
• One year specialized experience at GS-13 level performing curriculum development and instruction oversight.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quarterly progress reports and identify needed updates to courses, tests, and documents.
• Assign projects and track progress with Division Chief approval.
• Conduct in-class evaluations of instructors and provide written critique.
• Ensure adherence to directives and policies and provide coaching as needed.

Skills

Curriculum development

Instructor supervision

Program evaluation

Project management

Communication skills

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. These positions are located within the Core Training Directorate under the Office of the Associate Director for Training Operations (TOPS) in Glynco, GA.

Duties

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:

• Monitoring required quarterly progress reports and submitting reports to the Division Chief identifying needed areas of courses, test, document revision, or development.


• Assigning projects and tasks with the knowledge and concurrence of the Division Chief and monitoring progress and final completion of these projects and tasks.


• Conducting in-class evaluations of the instructors assigned to the Division, sharing this duty with the Chief.


• Providing written critique to the instructor and submitting the evaluation forms specified by FLETC directive and/or policy through the Chief.

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.


• Current and former federal employees within the General Schedule (GS) must meet the time-in-grade requirements outlined in the \"Qualifications\" section of this announcement.


• This is a non-bargaining unit position.


• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.


• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.


• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.


• 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.


• Travel of 25% or less 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-B. 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 in the private or public sector performing the following duties:

• 1) Conferring with staff members, administrative staff, agency representatives, and support section on the coordination of planning and development of curricula; concerning the content and development of courses; 2) Evaluating assigned training program's effectiveness, with a view towards the efficient accomplishment of training objectives; optimum use of personnel; and successful integration with other related training programs or operations; 3) Providing oversight to instructors and staff in the development and execution of course curricula; drafting and implementing training directives and policies and ensuring productivity standards are met; 4) Demonstrating knowledge of the divisional training programs and how the curriculum in their division affects curriculum in other divisions across the enterprise; to ensure consistent training is provided across the enterprise.

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 information to the Human Resources Office.

Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP) Eligibles:

If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/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).

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

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

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 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.

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.

Background Investigation

To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, 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.

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.