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Position Title
Law Enforcement Officer (Instructor)
Agency
Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
Announcement Number
IMP-23-12132239-CAWV-SQ Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 to Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth. (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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3. Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or did you obtain career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you never held the full performance level of this position?

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Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service and have you never held the full performance level of this position?

To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:

• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
 
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4. Are you a current employee of Indian Affairs (ASIA/BIA/BIE)?  

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50)  reflecting your current status.  
 
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5. This position is subject to the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (25 U.S.C. 472), which affords employment preference to qualified Native American candidates.  Proof of eligibility, in the form of a completed Verification of Indian Preference, BIA - 4432 Form, must be provided with your application by the closing date to be granted such preference.  

Are you claiming Indian Preference, and submitting your BIA-4432 Form?
 
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6. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
 
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7. Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
• was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
• served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
• performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
• if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.

To verify your eligibility, you must provide a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) and performance appraisal that demonstrates you meet the requirements outlined in the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act.
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8. Do you meet one of the following Non-Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:

Individual eligible under other non-competitive appointment authorities such as: Veterans Recruitment Authority; Military spouses under E.O. 13473; Certain former overseas employees; Present and former Peace Corps, Vista or Action volunteers; Former White House staff; Present and former Foreign Service officers and employees; Certain National Guard technicians; Schedule A; OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service; a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50); etc. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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9. Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?

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Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or have you obtained career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you held the same grade as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential?

To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect: 
• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
 
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10. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
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11. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:

• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,

• are entitled to veterans' preference?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
 
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12. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:

• recently separated (within the past 3 years);
• are a disabled veteran;
• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition; OR,
• received an Armed Forces Service Medal?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Current of Former Federal Employees: Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and awards during the interview/selection process conducted by the hiring manager. If referred, all relevant documents including performance appraisals and awards submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the hiring official for review. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal, please submit an explanation as to why it is unavailable and attach as a document. (limit characters)
3. My performance is at an acceptable level, and I am not serving under a Notice of Opportunity to Demonstrate Acceptable Performance (NODAP) or equivalent plan to improve my performance. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. This position requires a valid driver's license.  Do you possess a current, valid driver's license? (limit characters)
2. Have you ever received an unfavorable suitability determination or been denied a security clearance by the Department of the Interior within the last year? (limit characters)
3. Does your background include any of the following: 1) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year; 2) has any outstanding warrants or is a fugitive from justice; 3) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance; 4) adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to a mental institution; 5) illegally or unlawfully in the United States; 6) renounced U. S. citizenship; 7) subject to a court-ordered restraining order from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child; or 8) convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence? (limit characters)
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Read all responses before making your selection. You are required to answer every question in the questionnaire. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave a question blank you will be rated ineligible. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE IN ORDER TO BE FOUND QUALIFIED AND CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. (limit characters)
4. Minimum Qualifications for GL-09 Instructor:  From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GL-09. Select only one response and do not leave blank. (limit characters)
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Minimum Qualifications for GL-11 Instructor:  From the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GL-11. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
6. Identify program and training needs to develop instructional objectives and materials. (limit characters)
7. Provide guidance and feedback to junior law enforcement officers in order increase their knowledge, skill, and abilities in law enforcement field. (limit characters)
8. Enforce laws and regulations in Indian country. (limit characters)
9. Serve as a sworn law enforcement officer investigating violations of law laws involving offenses such as assaults, domestic violence, child abuse/neglect, and property crimes. (limit characters)
10. Apply knowledge of learning styles, and other techniques to conduct training on the basics of law enforcement. (limit characters)
11. Apply knowledge of teaching strategies to plan training sessions involving the fundamentals of law enforcement skills. (limit characters)
12. Assist with curriculum development or conduct instructional programs for any of the following: fire arms training, drivers training, physical techniques, physical fitness or law enforcement general training. (limit characters)
13. Provide instruction in a classroom or field setting on the fundamentals and basic skills of law enforcement. (limit characters)
14. Conduct investigations into allegations involving staff or student misconduct. (limit characters)
15. Resolve conflict and provide guidance to trainees or junior officers to de-escalate a situation, issue or problem. (limit characters)
16. Create law enforcement documents, training material or other legal documents. (limit characters)
17. Prepare written reports on progress of training activities. (limit characters)
18. Conduct law enforcement presentations (e.g. possibly using multi-media). (limit characters)
19. Present law enforcement training and/or law enforcement demonstrations (e.g. self-defense skills). (limit characters)
20. Provide feedback and/or constructive criticism and guidance to junior officers. (limit characters)
21. Evaluate and counsel students who are training for a law enforcement position. (limit characters)
22. Conduct criminal investigations in Indian country. (limit characters)
23. Testify at hearings and trails at the Federal, state, tribal and/or local courts. (limit characters)
24. Experience and/or knowledge of Federal, State, and Tribal court decisions that impact decisions in law enforcement in Indian country. (limit characters)
25. Enforce laws and regulations of a jurisdiction (e.g. enforcing county law in Indian country). (limit characters)
26. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)