Law Enforcement Specialist (Instructor) (Reemployed Annuitant and ICTAP) - US Secret Service : Job Details

SummaryThe 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.This job is open to

• Federal employees - Competitive serviceCurrent or former competitive service federal employees.

Clarification from the agencyCivil 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.DutiesThe selectee will serve as a Law Enforcement Specialist (Instructor) (Reemployed Annuitant and ICTAP) 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.
• 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.

Requirements Conditions of EmploymentBe a U.S. CitizenMales born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective ServiceConditions of Employment: 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 to random drug testing while you occupy the position

DUAL COMP AUTHORITY - Selectees hired with the OPM Dual Comp Authority will be offered a non-status, 4-year term appointment in the competitive service and will be eligible to:

• Earn full annuity and full Federal salary.
• Earn annual and sick leave (not applicable for an intermittent work schedule)
• Full-times, part-time, or intermittent work schedules available.
• Receive overtime (on a full schedule).

New appointments can be made until December 31, 2028, and can continue until their appointment not-to-exceed date has been reached. 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. QualificationsTo 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:

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

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

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.EducationThis position does not have an education requirement. Education cannot substitute for qualifying experience.Additional informationThis is an open continuous announcement. The first cut-off date for consideration of applicants will be 10/11/2024. Thereafter, Certificates of Eligibles will be issued upon request from a Hiring Manager until the job opportunity announcement closes.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.This position will require a credit check after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted.The agency's Telework Policy allows up to 80% telework, which is at the discretion of management and based on roles and responsibilities. Additionally, compressed or flexible work schedules are offered with appropriate approval.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).View common definitions of terms found in this announcement.The USSS offers its employees a wide range of benefits including:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid leave for personal, recreational, and health needs
• Shift work schedules
• Transit subsidies
• Training and development

• BenefitsA 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 EvaluatedYou 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

An interview may be required for this position. If an interview is required, failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: You are NOT ICTAP eligible if you have never worked for the Federal government, ICTAP eligibility can be found on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered ICTAP eligible, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, described as possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all the critical competencies, as determined by the job analysis. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed below, under the required documents section, to verify your ICTAP eligibility.

• BenefitsA 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.
• Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.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
• How to ApplyTo 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 12/27/2024 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 12/27/2024.
To update your application, excluding External Assessment responses, 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 ( 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: We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may contact theAPT Talent Management Division at [email protected] OR by calling (202) ###-#### 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 informationAPT Talent Management DivisionEmail [email protected]Next stepsOnce 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. For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here.
• Fair and TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required DocumentsIn 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 How to ApplyTo 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 12/27/2024 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 12/27/2024.

To update your application, excluding External Assessment responses, 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 ( 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: We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may contact theAPT Talent Management Division at [email protected] OR by calling (202) ###-#### 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 informationAPT Talent Management DivisionEmail [email protected]Next stepsOnce 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. For more information on applying for Federal employment, please click here.Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request