Duties

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The position is

located in the In-Service Training Division (ISTD), Training Services Bureau, Assistant Chief of Police for Standards and Training, U.S. Capitol

Police. The purpose of this

position is to serve as the ISTD Training Program Supervisor who works directly

with the ISTD Commander.

Administers, plans,

designs, and evaluates training programs, e.g., financial management,

leadership

development, mentoring, core skills, and training related to law enforcement

specialties. Provides advisory and consulting services to management concerning

employee training and development issues.

Determines the

appropriate methods for delivering training including instructor-led classes,

web-based training, or a blended approach. Uses instructional systems, design principles,

and techniques to develop training courses and briefings, training materials,

and job aids. Develops and delivers in-house training courses. Evaluates new

learning approaches and recommends their incorporation into training programs.

Coordinates and

represents the Training Services Bureau; develops plans and procedures to

organize activities for special events and visits by important guests.

Identifies specialized

requirements, such

as technical briefings, transportation, communications, security or physical

restrictions, unique facility requirements, audiovisual support, media

involvement, and related services.

Develops,

instructs, and oversees training that comprises a diverse range of basic,

advanced, and specialized law enforcement courses. The training courses include

continual recruit officer basic training, agent training program, in-service training,

simulator training, multiple specialty units training. Will also forecast needs

of future training and edits to current training delivery.

Provides

administrative and technical guidance necessary for accomplishing the work of

the unit. Performs the administrative and human resource management functions

relative to the staff

supervised.

Establish guidelines and performance expectations for staff members, which are

communicated through the formal employee performance management system.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Must be a U.S. citizen.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required.

Must complete a one-year probationary period.

Must complete the mandatory Department required training.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.

For the CP-10 you must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the CP-9/GS-11 level that is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience consists of: 1) developing, administrating, and overseeing training programs and instructional courses that align with organizational mission objectives and training and development requirements; 2) managing full training lifecycle from needs analysis and content development to delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement; 3) establishing, tracking, and analyzing training KPIs to assess program effectiveness, measure outcomes, and identify opportunities for operational improvements; 4) preparing a training budget and monitoring expenditures on budget requests to ensure proper utilization of training funds; and 5) coaching and training other training instructors on the end-to-end training process, instructional methodologies, and industry best practices.

All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

(Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)

Education

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.

Additional information

Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP:

As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP.

Criminal History Check Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment.

Credit Check Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification.

Selective Service Registration Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/verify/

Fingerprint Check Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their criminal history record.

Background Investigation Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions, may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.

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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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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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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.