Law Enforcement Specialist (Instructor) (Reemployed Annuitant and ICTAP eligibles)

The U.S. Secret Service is seeking retired Federal Employee Retirement under FERS or Civil Service Retirement System CSRS and ICTAP eligibles to support our integrated mission and impart knowledge and experience to the current workforce. This position serves as a Law Enforcement Specialist (Instructor) in a major program area that supports the U.

S. Secret Service and the protective and investigative mission sets. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here .

The selectee will serve as a Law Enforcement Specialist (Instructor) in the Office of Training, James J Rowley Training Center. Typical work assignments include: Using a variety of advanced instructional methods (e.g., seminars, multimedia instructions, and demonstration) to instruct students in basic to advanced techniques in a law enforcement specialty area.

Designing, developing, and delivering instructional materials intended for practical application such as: lesson plans, support materials, practical exercises development, and use of training areas. Analyzing trainee performance data to identify training needs and implement evidence-based, law enforcement-focused instruction that maintains a professional and effective training program.

Instructing criminal investigators in basic to advanced techniques involving an area of law enforcement that is complex, constantly changing and controversial. This Law Enforcement Specialist (Instructor) position starts at a base salary of $90,925.00, GS-13 Step 1, with potential to $118,204.00, GS-13 Step 10. To be considered qualified for this position you must meet the following qualification requirements for the respective grade level in which you are applying. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below: You qualify for the GS-13 level (starting base salary $90,925.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level performing duties such as: Implementing guidance for applying security policies, procedures, techniques, equipment, and methods to a variety of work situations with differing levels of security controls (e.g., Control Tactics; Firearms; Physical Skills; or equivalent investigative/protective methods/techniques ; AND Participating in the design, development, and delivery of training programs and course materials for criminal investigators and/or law enforcement officers; AND Teaching criminal investigators or police officers within a training facility in at least one law enforcement specialty area (e.g., Control Tactics; Firearms; Physical Skills; or equivalent investigative/protective methods or techniques). Instructor positions prefer experience in the areas of Control Tactics, Firearms, and Physical Skills and/or in the fields of Strength and Conditioning; and/or Sports Medicine; Experience as an instructor in defensive measures/control tactics; and/or Experience as a Firearms Instructor for a local, state, or federal agency. NOTE: Preferred experience is not a requirement . The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri. Corps) 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 U.S. 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.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.