Law Enforcement Specialist (Counterterrorism Instructor) (CTAP/ICTAP only)

Serving as a Law Enforcement Specialist (Counterterrorism Instructor) (CTAP/ICTAP only) 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 Counterterrorism Division (CTD), Technical Training Operations Directorate (TTO), under the Office of the Associate Director for Training Ops (TOPS) and located Glynco, Georgia. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Law Enforcement Specialist (Counterterrorism Instructor) as a senior-level instructor involved in planning and conducting classroom, laboratory, and/or field instruction sessions as part of the CTD training program. The position serves as a technical expert in or more of the CTD training programs/courses. Typical duties include: • Responding to the latest terrorist and criminal methods of operation to incorporate such changes into course material. • Developing the long and short-range training plans and formulates appropriate financial operating plans and program procedures to ensure the training program meets the needs and interest of the organization serviced. • Planning for and conducting advanced export (off-site) training at other Federal, state, and municipal facilities around the country and international sites. • Monitoring progress of students, documents results, and/or recommends remedial and corrective action to include additional training and changes in training and/or operational procedures and instructions. • Providing senior level subject-matter expertise and addresses gaps in information when revising existing course/program material or developing new course/program material. 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 not a bargaining unit position. • Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business. • Must be able to obtain and maintain FLETC Law Enforcement Instructor certification within 12 months of employment. • You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. • 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. • Position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment - persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence are prohibited from occupying this position. • 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; -OR- B. Have held a federal civilian position in the 1801 occupational series. -AND- 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 Terrorism prevention, response, and/or investigations including Physical Security/Critical Infrastructure Protection; Executive Protection; Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)/Weapons of Mass Destruction recognition, handling and mitigation; or Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) recognition, handling and mitigation. • OR • Instructing, researching, developing, and modifying basic and advanced law enforcement training curriculum in counterterrorism topical areas including: Terrorism, Physical Security/Critical Infrastructure Protection, Executive Protection, Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)/Weapons of Mass Destruction, and Improvised Explosive Devices. 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 CTAP/ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the "Required Documents" section of this 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 Not Applicable Additional information A Recruitment OR Relocation Incentive may be authorized up to 15% of pay. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized. There are a range of physical demands depending on the course presented. Some courses are confined to a classroom setting while others require 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 or explosive devices. The normal workplace is a classroom or office, and inside/outside demonstration areas and/or explosive ranges. The position requires exposure to varying climate and environmental conditions and/or exposure to high levels of noise and dangerous substances. Appropriate safety practices will be utilized at all times. 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 A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you an