Law Enforcement Specialist (Behavioral Science Instructor) with Security Clearance

Duties Serving as a Law Enforcement Specialist (Behavioral Science 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 Behavioral Science Division (BSD), 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 serves as a Senior-Level Instructor and Leader involved in planning and conducting classroom, laboratory, and/or field instruction sessions as part of the BSD training program. This position also services as a technical expert in one or more of the BSD training programs/courses. Typical duties include: * Conducting training in advanced areas such as: Advanced Interviewing for Law Enforcement Investigators Training Program, Critical Communication Skills in Officer/Citizen Encounters Instructor Training Program, Application of Communication Skills Tailored to Specific Population, Contemporary Issues in Law Enforcement Communication, Practical Application of Investigative Elicitation, Law Enforcement Recognition and Management of Conflict Techniques, Foundational Principles of Law Enforcement First Response, Science-Based Principles of Law Enforcement Interviewing, Law Enforcement Officer Resilience Tools and Practical Application, Law Enforcement Recognition and Response to Individuals in Mental Health Crisis. * 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. * 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. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions . 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. * Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU). * 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 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. * Weekends and federal holidays may be required. * Shift work may be required. * Overtime may be required. 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 www.fletc.gov/site-page/employment-faqs website for further guidance regarding this page limit. 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 duties such as: * Interviewing/interrogating suspects, witnesses, and victims; detecting deception; credibility assessment/source validation; statement documentation and analysis; and conflict/critical incident stress management * OR * Instructing, researching, developing, and modifying basic and advanced law enforcement training curriculum in behavioral sciences topical areas including interviewing/interrogating suspects, witnesses, and victims; detecting deception; credibility assessment/source validation; statement documentation and analysis; and conflict/critical incident stress management. 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). 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 OPM's website or by contacting OPM. Education Not Applicable Additional information The Department of Homeland Security 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