Law Enforcement Specialist (Instructor) Reemployed Annuitant and ICTAP) Job in Glynco, GA

Vacancy No. RTC-DT-12700526-25-RA Department U.S. Secret Service
Salary $105,383.00 to $137,000.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/24/2025 Close Date 3/7/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Glynco, GA


Summary

The U.S. Secret Service is seeking retired Civil Service Retirees under the CSRS or FERS retirement system and ICTAP eligibles to support our integrated mission and immediately impart your knowledge and experience to our 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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This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to Civil Service Retirees from the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) and Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) who are eligible for reemployment as a federal annuitant; and Federal Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles in the local commuting area.

Duties

The selectee will serve as a Law Enforcement Specialist (Instructor) Reemployed Annuitant and ICTAP) in the Office of Training, James J. Rowley Training Center in Glynco, GA. 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.
  • Researching, investigating, and analyzing a variety of performance-based data involving current employees and training students and implementing up-to-date law enforcement-based training to ensure that a professional training program is maintained.
  • 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) Reemployed Annuitant and ICTAP) position starts at a salary of $105,383.00, GS-13, with promotion potential to $137,000.00, GS-13.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Be a U.S. Citizen
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service
  • New hires under this authority will be offered an original appointment not to exceed 4 Years. Based on agency needs, appointments may be extended for up to 10 years from the initial appointment. Dual compensation waivers are subject to conditions of the dual compensation waiver authority and only cover a four-year term up to 12/31/2028

Conditions of Employment: If selected for this position, you will be required to:
  1. Obtain and maintain a top-secret, Tier 5 clearance. For more information visit OPM Mythbuster Page.
  2. Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and to random drug testing while you occupy the position.
  3. Submit to a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.

Dual Compensation Salary Off-Set Waiver: 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 12/31/2028.

Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver 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.
  • Overtime (on a full-time schedule).
Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset (dual compensation) waiver are NOT eligible for:
  • Additional retirement coverage (other than Social Security coverage).
  • TSP Contributions.
  • Annual, sick leave or holiday pay (applicable to an intermittent work schedule only).
New appointments can be made until December 31, 2028, and may continue until their appointment not-to-exceed date has been reached. Extensions and New Appointments that continue past December 31, 2028, may be subjected to their salary being off-set (reduced) if the OPM dual compensation salary off-set waiver is not renewed.

Reemployed annuitants may only receive one appointment per job series.

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.

You qualify for the GS-13 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level performing duties such as:

  1. Implementing guidance for applying security policies, procedures, techniques, equipment, and methods to a variety of work situations with differing degrees/levels of security controls (e.g., Control Tactics; Firearms; Physical Skills; or equivalent investigative/protective methods/techniques; AND
  2. Participating in the design, development, and delivery of training programs and course materials for criminal investigators, law enforcement officers, and administrative, professional, and technical staff; AND
  3. 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.

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.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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. Click here to 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 HRsupport@usss.dhs.gov.

More than one selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade and unit occur.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

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.

Benefits

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

This announcement is being filled using the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Dual Compensation Waiver Authority. For more information on the Dual Comp Waiver Authority please visit: Dual Comp Waivers.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the duties of the position. If the one year of specialized experience cannot be identified in your resume, you will be considered not qualified.The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:

  • Technical Competence
  • Education and Training
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Teaching Others

Required Documents

In addition to addressing the vacancy specific questions, you must also submit the following documentation:

  • Resume - In order to receive credit for experience contained in an uploaded resume, your employment history should show work experience in month/year format (MM/YYYY), reflecting starting date and ending date, and include the number of hours worked per week. Click here for what to include in your resume.
  • Retired Federal Employees: Submit a copy of your Retirement SF50, Notification of Personnel Action, that shows your tenure code, position occupied in the competitive service (Block 54/Code:1), and the highest grade level/step.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are ICTAP eligible,
    • 1) you submit a copy of your agency RIF notice,
    • 2) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating), and
    • 3) a copy of your SF-50-RIF, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your position, grade level, and duty location.

NOTE: Instructions for obtaining your SF50: You MUST submit the SF50 associated with your retirement or RIF to be considered for this position. If you need assistance obtaining your SF50 showing your Retirement or RIF information, contact the National Records Center website a https://www,archives.gov/personnel-records-center/civilian-non-archival.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/07/2025 to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:

  1. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS,
  2. Complete the online questionnaire and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.
  3. You must complete the application process and submit any required documents no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 03/07/2025.
To view the required online assessment questionnaire please visit https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12700526.

To update your application, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.

To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). All of your applications will appear on the Welcome page. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides the Announcement Status and a "You applied on" date. This information does not confirm the agency application status. Use the "Track this Application" link for additional information regarding the agency application status, the documentation you submitted, and any correspondence sent related to this application. The Announcement Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Announcement Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application.

We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may contact Doris Tirone at doris.tirone@associates.usss.dhs.gov OR by calling (202) 406-6420 between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:30 pm EST (excluding Federal holidays) prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance.

The Secret Service provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

Agency contact information

APT Talent Management Division

Next steps

Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your eligibility. Best-qualified applicants will be referred for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 45 days of the closing date of this announcement. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status," and then click "More Information. For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here.

Note: The average re-employment process is typically 2-6 months depending on your unique history.


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