Training Instructor

Overview

Announcement number/Req ID: req488

Closing date: 9/16/2024

Pay scale & grade: CP 09 - 09

Salary: 110,790.00 - 143,075.00 PA

Job Series: 1712

Appointment type: Permanent

Work schedule: Full-Time

Locations

1 vacancies in the following location:

Washington, DC 20001

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Telework eligible: Yes

Clarification from the agency: Navigate to the following url to apply to this job: USCP Careers

Duties

Summary

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.

Responsibilities

This position is located in theTraining Services Bureau, Assistant Chief of Police for Standards and TrainingOperations, United States Capitol Police.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Instructing training that comprisesa diverse range of basic, advanced, and specialized law enforcement courses.The training courses include continual recruit officer basic training,in-service (basic and advanced) training, simulator training, multiplespecialty units training, and future training as required. Instructing andensuring the training is delivered following the Department's regulations,directives, and policies.

Researching new and future trainingcourses related to future advancements in law enforcement technologies,equipment, or the implementation of new processes or procedures that impact thelaw enforcement community. Preparing course development that include scenariosthat challenge, enhance, and improve trainee skills and responses to real-lifesituations in order to teach critical concepts. Providing performanceassessments to aid officers in perfecting basic and advanced law enforcement techniques.
Advising and supporting managementstaff in planning, development, presentation, and evaluation of trainingcourses. Instructing on topics within the law enforcement field from approvedcourse materials and instructional plans for sworn and civilian employees.

Performing administrative support,which includes class scheduling and coordination, record keeping, propertymanagement, registration, and notification and eligibility determination.Utilizing an automated registration system to develop and administer trainingregistration activities and analyze the registration process.

Travel Required: 1 Occasional travel required.

Supervisory status: False

Promotion Potential: 09

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen.Successful completion of a Background Investigation is required.Must complete a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.

For the CP-9 level you must have oneyear (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-8/GS-10level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to befilled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge,skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.Specialized experience is defined as experience which includes: 1) Knowledge ofthe principles, concepts, and practices of law enforcement training methods andmaterials; 2) Knowledge of adult learning methodology to law enforcementtraining, development, and evaluation; 3) Skill in developing law enforcement trainingcurriculum and instruction, developing lesson plans, and course content; 4) Skillin operating computers and utilizing various software packages and the internetto instruct and demonstrate specific law enforcement training.

OR

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE:
Education may be substituted for experience. For CP-9: Candidate may possessa Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higherlevel graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

(Information on Qualification & Education are located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)

Education

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.

Additional information

Additional Conditions of Employment with USCP:As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP.Criminal History Check - Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check - Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service Registration - Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/Registration/check-a-Registration/Verification-FormFingerprint Check - Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of the criminal history record. Background Investigation - Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Evaluation Factors:Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses, so that your experience can be evaluated properly. We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this Vacancy Announcement.

Security clearance: 0

Drug test required: No

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yr) of employment.2. Other supporting documents:- Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable.- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position.

How to Apply

Navigate to the following url to apply to this job: USCP Careers1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account, select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered.The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.

Next Steps

After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.

Agency contact information

Alyssia Norwood

Training Services Bureau

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: The United States Capitol Police is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without discrimination based on national origin, race, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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