Supervisory Law Enforcement Specialist (Instruction)

US Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers; Glynco (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

US Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers in Georgia seeks a senior training program management professional to develop and update training materials for federal officers with full arrest authority. This role emphasizes interagency collaboration and program governance.

Applicants must navigate SPF requirements, coordinate with partner agencies, and ensure compliance with federal hiring and transition guidelines. Mobility and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Possess experience as a sworn law enforcement officer or agent with full arrest authority.
• OR have held a federal civilian position in the 1801 occupational series.
• Year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level or equivalent, as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop law enforcement training programs to meet domestic and foreign officer needs.
• Ensure that training content stays up to date with emerging technologies and capabilities; reflect practicing in the field.
• Resolve complex and controversial issues regarding program requirements, policy, and operations.
• Initiate recommendations and/or decisions to significantly change or develop law enforcement training programs.

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\u2019s most pressing security challenges.

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. See additional info section. A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant\u2019s 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:

• A. 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.

Specialized Experience

You qualify for the GS-15 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties:

• 1) Planning and/or developing various law enforcement programs to meet common and specific needs of domestic and foreign officers;
• 2) Ensuring that program materials and content remain up to date with emerging technologies and capabilities while reflecting the environment and responsibilities of practicing in the field;
• 3) Resolving complex and controversial issues regarding program requirements, policy, and/or operations;
• 4) Initiating recommendations and/or decisions to significantly change or develop law enforcement training programs.

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

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; 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 OPM\u2019s website or by contacting OPM.

Work Environment

The work requires mobility and occasional travel.

Physical Demands

Normally the work involves risks or discomforts which require more than normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting rooms, etc. Position may be required to drive a government owned or government-leased vehicle to perform duties at locations on and off-site.

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant\u2019s 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]