Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an experienced law enforcement instructor with a strong background in law enforcement tactics and tactical medical experience to be involved in planning and conducting classroom instruction, laboratory, and/or field instruction sessions as part of the training program.. Conducting training in the following topical areas: Advanced Interviewing, Cross-Cultural Communications, Conflict/Stress Management, Mental Illness, Threat Response and Incident Management, Intelligence Collection, Security Operations, Improvised Explosive Devices, Firearms Instruction, Back Country Tactics, Investigative Techniques, Drugs of Abuse/Clan Lab Awareness, and Survival Spanish.. Must be able to obtain and maintain FLETC Law Enforcement Instructor certification within 12 months of employment.. 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;. Note: Secondary Administrative Law Enforcement Officer retirement coverage is being offered for this position.

law enforcement specialist

Duties Serving as a Law Enforcement Specialist (Active Shooter Instructor) GS-1801-12 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Office of the Associate Director for Training Operations (TOPS) in Artesia, NM The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an experienced law enforcement instructor with a strong background in law enforcement tactics and tactical medical experience to be involved in planning and conducting classroom instruction, laboratory, and/or field instruction sessions as part of the training program. Typical Duties Include <ul><li>Planning and conducting classroom, laboratory, and/or field instruction training in areas such as: Active Shooter Threat Instructor Training Program, Active Shooter Threat Training Program, Basic Tactical Medical Training Program, Tactical Medical for First Responders Training Program, Use of Force Instructor Training Program, and Basic Tactics Instructor Training Program.</li><li>Conducting training in the following topical areas: Advanced Interviewing, Cross-Cultural Communications, Conflict/Stress Management, Mental Illness, Threat Response and Incident Management, Intelligence Collection, Security Operations, Improvised Explosive Devices, Firearms Instruction, Back Country Tactics, Investigative Techniques, Drugs of Abuse/Clan Lab Awareness, and Survival Spanish.</li><li>Ensuring class curriculum is administered in the proper sequence and adherence to approved lesson plan curriculum is followed.</li><li>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.</li><li>Conducting both basic and advanced on-site and export training (off-site) at other Federal, state, municipal, and other suitable facilities around the country.</li><li>Participating in developing and revising program/course materials and lesson plans in the tactics instructional field.</li><li>Conducting research on emerging technology, practices and techniques to enhance instructional knowledge and skill.</li><li>Participating in committees made up of representatives of the FLETC and other agencies concerned with training policies and academic requirements. </li></ul>Requirements Conditions of Employment <ul><li>You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.</li><li>Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.</li><li>You must successfully pass a background investigation.</li><li>Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU).</li><li>You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.</li><li>Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.</li><li>Must be able to obtain and maintain FLETC Law Enforcement Instructor certification within 12 months of employment.</li><li>You will be required to undergo pre-appointment and random drug testing for illegal drug use. Employment is contingent upon favorable results.</li><li>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.</li><li>You will be subject to rotation to other programs and/or training sections in order to provide depth to the FLETC’s instructor cadre.</li><li>You must be able to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR, and Defibrillator Training Certification within 12 months of employment.</li><li>Overtime work may be required.</li><li>Position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment - persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence are prohibited from occupying this position. </li></ul>Qualifications Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Please visit This Position Has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF). If Your Resume Doesn't Demonstrate Possession Of The SPF, You Will Be Rated Ineligible. The SPF For This Position Is SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: In order to be considered for this position you must: <ul><li> 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;</li><li>OR-</li><li> Have held a federal civilian position in the 1801 occupational series.</li><li>AND- </li></ul>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 in the Federal government, performing duties such as: <ul><li>Performing law enforcement duties that require you to carry and qualify with a firearm, make arrests, develop reasonable suspicion/probable cause to conduct frisks and searches incident to arrest to include experience in the training and evaluation of officers in the proper application of use of force techniques, law enforcement tactical techniques, active shooter response, and tactical medical procedures. -OR-</li><li>Instructing, developing and evaluating basic law enforcement training curriculum in the proper application of use of force techniques, law enforcement tactical techniques, active shooter response, and tactical medical procedures. </li></ul>Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All 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). Education Not Applicable Additional information The Federal Law Enforcement Centers 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. 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 If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an 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 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. This work requires walking, standing, bending, sitting, lying down, or kneeling/crouching in positions that may be tiring or uncomfortable. There is the need to carry weapons, equipment, and packages or containers such as ammunition. The normal workplace is a classroom and inside/outside training venues. Duties will require exposure to varying climate and environmental conditions, for extended periods of time and/or exposure to varying levels of noise and hazardous substances. Appropriate safety practices and/or safety equipment will be utilized at all times. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement. <ul><li>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. </li></ul>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.

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