Duties
The selectee will serve as a Training Instructor (Law Enforcement) in the 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 completes 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 salary of $101,401.00, GS-12, with potential to $131,826.00 GS-12 Step 10.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
If selected for this position, you will be required to:
- 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.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain Training Instructor Certification within 12 months of appointment.
- You may be expected to travel for this position.
OPM 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 12/31/2028.
Annuitants who are reemployed with 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 December 31, 2028, may be subjected to salary off-set (reduced) if the OPM dual compensation salary offset waiver is not renewed.
Annuitants who are reemployed with a salary offset waiver (dual compensation) 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).
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.
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 $101,401.00) 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.
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
For positions with an education requirement, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Benefits
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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.
Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the duties of the position. Upon review, your resume and/or supporting documents need to reflect one year of specialized experience, in order to be considered. If one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the next lower grade level cannot be identified in your resume, you will be considered not qualified.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered qualified, you must meet the specialized experience and OPM's Individual Occupational Requirements as listed in the qualifications section.
Interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Personnel Management guidance and U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
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 08/26/2025 to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
- To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS,
- Complete the online questionnaire and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.
- You must complete the application process and submit any required documents no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 08/26/2025.
To view the required online assessment questionnaire please visit
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12780837.
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 Brittany Smith at brittany.smith@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.
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.