Summary

The U.S. Secret Service is seeking retired Federal employees who retired under the CSRS or FERS retirement system and to ICTAP eligibles to support our integrated mission and immediately impart your knowledge and experience to our current workforce. This position supports the Office of Training, James J. Rowley Training Center, by serving 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

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to former Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) and Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) retirees who are eligible for re-employment 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. Typical work assignments include:

• Designing, developing, and executing instructional materials intended for practical application such as; lesson plans, support materials, practical exercises development, and use of training areas.
• Using a variety of advance instructional methods (e.g., seminars, multimedia instructions, and demonstration) to instruct students in basic to advance techniques in a law enforcement specialty area.
• Participating in planning, analysis, and decision-making processes for overall objectives, milestones, priorities and administrative framework.
• Instructing criminal investigators in basic to advanced techniques involving areas of law enforcement that are complex, constantly changing and controversial.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Be a U.S. Citizen

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service

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

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).

NOTE: New appointments can be made until December 31, 2024, and can continue until their appointment not-to-exceed date has been reached. Appointments that continue past December 31, 2024, may be subjected to their salary being off-set (reduced) if the OPM dual compensation salary off-set waiver is not renewed.

Qualifications

You qualify for the GS-12 level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level performing duties such as:

1. Providing technical and analytical training to students that instills proficiency in law enforcement specialties; and
2. Observing, evaluating, guiding, and mentoring criminal investigators in their progress relative to law enforcement training objectives; and
3. Developing course content, lesson plans, and initiating changes in instructional methods for law enforcement courses.

The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Preferred Experience/Certification: Instructor positions in the areas of Control Tactics, Firearms and Physical Skills prefer experience in the fields of Strength and Conditioning; Nutrition, 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 position does not have an education requirement. Education cannot substitute for qualifying experience.

Additional information

This is an open continuous announcement. The first cut-off date for consideration of applicants will be July 5, 2024. Thereafter, Certificates of Eligibles will be issued upon request from a Hiring Manager until the job opportunity announcement closes. Applicants found ineligible will be notified once the vacancy 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

• 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.

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 b 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: 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 eligible under ICTAP, 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.

• 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.
• Required Documents
  
  As 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. NOTE:
  • Special Priority Selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are ICTAP eligible, submit a copy of your agency RIF notice a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating), and 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, 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 09/30/2024 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 09/30/2024.
  
  
  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 (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/.
  
  We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may contact theAPT Talent Management Division at HRSupport@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
  
  Email
  
  HRSupport@usss.dhs.gov
  
  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. Re-employed annuitants are at-will employees and therefore, can be separated at any time for any legitimate reason. There are no notice requirements and the annuitants have no Reduction in Force (RIF) protections.
  
  Annuitants receiving a dual comp waiver are not eligible to contribute to TSP or make contributions to retirement.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The 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 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. NOTE:
• Special Priority Selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you are ICTAP eligible, submit a copy of your agency RIF notice a copy of your most recent performance appraisal (with at least a satisfactory rating), and 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, 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 09/30/2024 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 09/30/2024.

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 (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/.

We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may contact theAPT Talent Management Division at HRSupport@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

Email

HRSupport@usss.dhs.gov

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. Re-employed annuitants are at-will employees and therefore, can be separated at any time for any legitimate reason. There are no notice requirements and the annuitants have no Reduction in Force (RIF) protections.

Annuitants receiving a dual comp waiver are not eligible to contribute to TSP or make contributions to retirement.

Fair & Transparent

The 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