Summary
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.
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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.
Conditions of employment
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
- Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
- Submit a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.
- Possess a valid U.S. state motor vehicle operator's license and maintain a valid license while you occupy the position.
Dual Compensation Offset Waiver Approved for Rehires: This announcement is being used to recruit CSRS and FERS annuitants on a limited basis with a waiver of salary offset (if a dual compensation waiver is requested) under certain specified circumstances not to exceed 01/20/2029.
Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset waiver (dual compensation) are eligible for:
- Full annuity and full Federal salary.
- Annual and sick leave (not applicable for an intermittent work schedule)
- Full-time, part-time, or intermittent work schedules.
- Receive overtime (on a full schedule). Overtime hours are counted towards maximum hour limitations.
- New hires under this authority will be offered a 4-year, non-status, term appointment in the competitive service.
- Appointments that continue past January 20, 2029, may be subjected to salary offset (reduced) if the OPM dual compensation salary offset waiver is not renewed.
- Additional retirement coverage (other than Social Security coverage).
- TSP Contributions.
- Annual, sick leave or holiday pay (applicable to an intermittent work schedule only).
Qualifications
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, 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.
Education
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.
Additional information
Re-employed annuitants are at-will employees and can be separated at any time for any reason. There are no notice requirements and annuitants have no Reduction-in-Force (RIF) protections.
DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to [email protected].
More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur.
The Secret Service prohibits employees from having visible body markings (including but not limited to tattoos, body art, and branding) on the head, face, neck, hand and fingers (any area below the wrist bone) (exception: a single conservative and unobtrusive tattoo in the form of a ring is authorized on one finger).
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 § 315.707. 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 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
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.
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.