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Serving as a Law Enforcement Specialist (Computer Forensics Instructor) GS-1801-13 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Cyber Division (CYD), Technical Training Operations Directorate (TTO), under the Office of the Associate Director for Training Ops (TOPS) and located in Glynco, Georgia..

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 CYD training program.

Typical duties include:

• Serving as a senior instructor, subject-matter expert, and program/course developer in the assigned computer forensics program/course areas of law enforcement.
• Conducting training in areas such as, but not limited to the following topical areas: Basic Incident Response to Digital Evidence; Digital Forensic Investigator 1 & 2; Digital Forensic Examiner; Digital Evidence Collection in an Enterprise Environment; Internet Investigations Training Program; Macintosh Forensics Training Program.
• Providing oversight concerning the conduct of training classes for personnel and plans.
• Conducting advanced export training (off site) at other Federal, State and municipal facilities around the country and international sites on an as-needed basis.
• Using judgment to adjust to immediate training needs such as repeating material, slowing or increasing the pace of the class, or addressing individual learning needs.
• Using life experiences from law enforcement to enhance course content and respond to student questions.
• Participating in the analytical processes involved in the development and delivery of training courses.

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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.
• 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.
• Position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment - persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence are prohibited from occupying this 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.
• This position requires you to have access, safeguard, and store classified national security information on a regular basis. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This position is eligible for situational-only telework based on agency policy.
• Travel of 25% or less may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• Weekends and federal holidays 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: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements

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;

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B. Have held a federal civilian position in the 1801 occupational series.

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Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties:

• Performing law enforcement activities related to computer or mobile device digital forensics; cyber investigations; computer network investigations; open source (online) investigations; and computer incident response.
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• Instructing basic and advanced law enforcement training curriculum in the cyber/digital forensics topical area.

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 ICTAP eligibilityon 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).

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 OPM's website or by contacting OPM.

If selected, federal retirees will be eligible for a waiver of the dual compensation reduction. Click here for more information. FLETC Reemployed Annuitants | Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

Education

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Additional information

A Recruitment OR Relocation Incentive may be authorized up to 15% of pay.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized.

Physical Demands: There are a range of physical demands depending on the course presented. Some courses are confined to a classroom or lab setting while others are outdoors requiring walking, standing, bending, sitting, lying down, or crouching in positions that may be tiring or uncomfortable. There may be the need to carry gear and packages.

Work Environment: The normal workplace is a classroom or office, and inside/outside demonstration areas. The position requires exposure to varying climate and environmental conditions and/or exposure to high levels of noise and dangerous substances. Appropriate safety practices must be utilized at all times. Safety gear must be used when needed.

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.

Benefits

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