Training Instructor (Law Enforcement) (Reemployed Annuitant and ICTAP eligibles)
What you'd do
The Secret Service is seeking retirees of the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) or Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) to support our integrated mission and impart knowledge and experience to the current workforce. Joining the Secret Service, Office of Training, James J Rowley Training Center will allow you to review and evaluate training programs to ensure training outcomes are fulfilled, reviewed, and updated. For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
Major duties
The selectee will serve as a Training Instructor (Law Enforcement) in the Office of Training, James J Rowley Training Center. Typical work assignments include: Developing and instructing a variety of advanced instructional methods to instruct students from basic to advanced techniques in a law enforcement specialty. Providing solutions for protection development; logistical equipment/supplies management; developing, implementing and conducting training courses, and new policies and procedures to address new technology needs confronting Secret Service or its security partners. Independently planning, organizing and completing projects and other assignments. Ensuring courses accurately meet current training standards based on industry standards, Federal Law Enforcement Accreditation, and the United States Secret Service. Observing, evaluating, guiding, and mentoring students in their progress to meet training objectives. Apply for this exciting opportunity to impact the agency's security initiatives in support of our protective mission. This Training Instructor (Law Enforcement) position starts at a base salary of $76,463.00, GS-12 Step 1, with potential to $99,404.00 GS-12 Step 10.
What you need to qualify
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 Basic Requirement AND Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below: BASIC REQUIREMENT: Applicants MUST meet one (1) of the below-listed Basic Requirements for this position. A. Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled; OR B. Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s). Supervising or administering a training program. Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results. Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENT ABOVE, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: GS-12 Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 level (starting salary $76,463.00) if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level performing duties such as: Coordinating, developing, and instructing curriculum related to law enforcement training for basic and in-service program areas; Coordinating with law enforcement agencies to determine current and future curriculum content; and Communicating both orally and in writing to prepare reports and speak before work groups and/or diverse audiences. NOTE: Your resume must clearly demonstrate this experience. 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, 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 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.
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