- Position Title
- Attorney - Advisor (Instructor)
- Agency
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
- Announcement Number
- FLETC-OCC-25-12702306 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 25, 2025 to Wednesday, December 31, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a U.S. citizen?
All U.S. citizens are eligible.
All U.S. citizens are eligible.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Data Questions
1.
How did you learn about this Department of Homeland Security (DHS) job opportunity announcement?
2.
I have thoroughly reviewed the 'How to Apply/Required Documents' & 'Qualifications' sections of this Vacancy Announcement to determine which supplemental documents to submit. This may include: Transcripts to verify undergraduate/graduate education; A Current/Non-Award SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting current position title, series, grade, position occupied, tenure, highest salary (including basic pay) and duty location if I am a current/former Federal employee; DD-214 if I am a veteran (and SF-15/VA Letter if applicable), etc. I understand that failure to fax or upload required documents by the vacancy announcement's closing date may result in loss of consideration. Answer to this question is required.
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The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers does not recognize academic degrees (including any coursework leading to a degree) from schools that are not accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the Department of Education. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. Please review the following link to determine your school's accreditation status: Accreditation: Postsecondary Education Institutions | U.S. Department of Education.
4.
Select the appointment type(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one appointment type.
Assessment 1
1.
All applicants must possess one of the following law degrees. Please provide a copy of your transcripts.
All applicants must possess one of the following law degrees. Please provide a copy of your transcripts.
2.
In order to be considered for this position you must be an active member of at least one Bar of a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and must be in good standing in every jurisdiction in which you are licensed. Provide a copy of your Bar memberships.
In order to be considered for this position you must be an active member of at least one Bar of a state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and must be in good standing in every jurisdiction in which you are licensed. Provide a copy of your Bar memberships.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Did you graduate from an accredited law school? Please submit copies of your transcripts.
4.
All applicants must submit a recent (within last 2 years) legal writing sample, such as a legal brief, a legal memorandum, or a legal article of law journal quality, or a legal training course curriculum development document/presentation.
5.
Qualification requirements at the GS-13 level:
Select the statement that best describes your background.
Select the statement that best describes your background.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Qualification requirements at the GS-14 level:
Do you possess specialized professional legal experience in excess of three years (at least one year must be equivalent to the GS-13 or higher) demonstrated by
- substantial legal writing and communication skills;
- conducting original legal research and legal analysis;
- providing instruction in legal subjects related to the criminal justice system or for a law enforcement audience for a period of at least one year;
- authoring and publishing articles on substantive legal matters;
- experience presenting substantive material at nationally recognized conferences; and
- demonstrated expertise in a significant field of law related to law enforcement? (Please ensure your response can be verified with information in your resume).
Do you possess specialized professional legal experience in excess of three years (at least one year must be equivalent to the GS-13 or higher) demonstrated by
- substantial legal writing and communication skills;
- conducting original legal research and legal analysis;
- providing instruction in legal subjects related to the criminal justice system or for a law enforcement audience for a period of at least one year;
- authoring and publishing articles on substantive legal matters;
- experience presenting substantive material at nationally recognized conferences; and
- demonstrated expertise in a significant field of law related to law enforcement? (Please ensure your response can be verified with information in your resume).
7.
Do you have experience in the area of officer liability? Please ensure your response is supported by information in your resume.
8.
Do you have experience interpreting criminal statutes? Please ensure your response is supported by information in your resume.
9.
Have you analyzed information and written comprehensive summaries, reports, case briefs and texts for use in course development, lesson plans, legal reviews and publications, journals, etc.? Please ensure your response is supported by information in your resume.
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Do you have experience interpreting and following legal precedent? Please ensure your response is supported by information in your resume.
11.
Have you participated in the planning, analysis, and decision-making processes for the delivery and development of legal training courses? Please ensure your response is supported by information in your resume.
12.
Do you have experience interpreting Constitutional Law? Please ensure your response is supported by information in your resume.
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Have you conducted research in the areas of constitutional or Indian law (e.g., searches and seizures under the Fourth Amendment and interrogations under the Fifth and Sixth Amendments and Indian County Criminal Jurisdiction); following legal precedent; interpreting new legislation; interpreting rules of evidence; interpreting electronic law; and officer liability? Please ensure your response is supported by information in your resume.
14.
Do you have experience interpreting law regarding obtaining digital evidence? Please ensure your response is supported by information in your resume.
15.
Have you created and/or updated lesson plans? Please ensure your response is supported by information in your resume.
16.
Have you utilized diverse instructional methods in order to present legal concepts in classrooms and during practical application sessions? Please ensure your response is supported by information in your resume.
17.
Have you coordinated activities with other members of instructor teams? Please ensure your response is supported by information in your resume.
18.
Have you participated in ad hoc Committees consisting of internal and external representatives concerned with training policies and academic requirements? Please ensure your response is supported by information in your resume.
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Do you have experience with developing online training to include e-learning, webinars, and podcasts? Please ensure your response is supported by information in your resume.
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Have you conducted legal research to find precedents in case law and to interpret new and evolving legislation? Please ensure your response is supported by information in your resume.
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, ALL of the information provided on this application is true, accurate, and complete, and that this application for employment is made in good faith. I understand that a false statement on any part of this application may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also understand that I may be punished by fine or imprisonment for falsification of my employment application (18 USC 1001). I understand that information I give may be investigated as allowed by law or Executive order. Do you understand and agree to all the above?