Lead Law Enforcement Specialist; Firearms Instructor

Serving as a Lead Law Enforcement Specialist (Firearms 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 Core Training Operations Directorate (CTO), Office of Artesia Operations (OAO), Driver and Firearms Training Division (DFTD).

The primary purpose of this position is planning and conducting classroom, laboratory, and/or field instruction sessions as part of the DFTD training program.

• Serving as a lead instructor, subject-matter expert, and program/course developer in the assignedfirearms program/course areas of law enforcement training.
• Using the lesson plan as a guide, the position manages and/or conducts basic and/or advanced firearms training programs.
• Providing oversight concerning the conduct of basic training classes for personnel and plans, coordinates, and executes field training and lab exercises.
• Monitoring progress of students, documenting results, and/or recommending remedial and corrective action to include additional training and changes in training and/or operational procedures and instructions.
• Initiating content changes and develops different approaches and methods of instruction and recommends any other changes needed to improve the course/program and achieve course/program objectives.

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• 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.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• Bargaining Unit:
  This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain FLETC Law Enforcement Instructor certification within 12 months of employment.
• You will be required to undergo pre-appointment and random drug testing for illegal drug use. Employment is contingent upon favorable results.
• You must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards. You will be subject to an initial and annual physical examination that measures your visual, hearing, and physical acuity.
• 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.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire assessment, if required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain First Aid, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification within 12 months of employment.
• The position may be required to travel to remote sites to provide on-site training.
• Must pass an initial firearms proficiency test with an 85% score, which equates to 255 points out of a possible 300 points. This test is the standard 60-round course of fire in the Firearms Instructor Training Program (FITP).

A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit:

This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF). If your resume does not demonstrate possession of the SPF, you will be rated ineligible.

In order to be considered for this position you must
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• 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-
• Have held a federal civilian position in the 1801 occupational series.
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• 1) Developing and implementing the long and short-range training plans and formulating appropriate financial operating plans and program procedures to ensure the training program meet the needs and interest of the organization;
  2) Providing oversight concerning the conduct of basic training classes for personnel and plans, coordinates, and executes field training and lab exercises;
  3) Monitoring progress of students, documenting results, and/or recommending remedial and corrective action to…