- Position Title
- Law Enforcement Specialist (Maritime Instructor)
- Agency
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
- Announcement Number
- FLETC-TMO/CHS-25-12752507 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 20, 2025 to Thursday, July 3, 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.
3.
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.
• 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.
4.
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.
• 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.
FLETC 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.
Conditions of Employment
1.
I am willing and able to possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
2.
I am willing and able to undergo pre-appointment drug testing for illegal drug use.
3.
I am willing to complete an initial and annual physical examination that measures visual, hearing, and physical acuity.
4.
This position is subject to Lautenberg Amendment. Persons convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence are prohibited from occupying this position. Have you been convicted of a crime in domestic violence?
5.
Have you been certified as a vessel operator with a law enforcement agency or possess a U.S. Coast Guard/Merchant Mariner license?
You must include the certification date in your resume and provide a copy of your certification. Failure to upload your certification may result in your loss of consideration.
You must include the certification date in your resume and provide a copy of your certification. Failure to upload your certification may result in your loss of consideration.
Assessment 1
1.
In order to be considered for this position you must meet one of the selective placement factors. From the list below select the statement(s) that describes your experience.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
Have you graduated from a law enforcement academy? If graduated from an academy, please ensure your resume contains the academy's name and location (city, state) as well as your graduation date (MM/DD/YYYY).
For U.S. Coast Guard personnel only - If you were certified through the Boarding Officer Personnel Qualifications Standard Certification Program (PQS), you must include the certification date in your resume. You may be asked to provide a copy of the certification. Failure to provide this information in your resume may result in your loss of consideration.
For U.S. Coast Guard personnel only - If you were certified through the Boarding Officer Personnel Qualifications Standard Certification Program (PQS), you must include the certification date in your resume. You may be asked to provide a copy of the certification. Failure to provide this information in your resume may result in your loss of consideration.
3.
From the options below, select the one statement that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a Law Enforcement Specialist (Maritime Instructor), GS-1801-12. NOTE: Your resume must support your claim of specialized experience, i.e. where, when and how you performed the work, or you may be found ineligible.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Have you been certified as a vessel operator with a law enforcement agency?
You must include the certification date in your resume and provide a copy of your certification. Failure to provide this information in your resume may result in your loss of consideration.
You must include the certification date in your resume and provide a copy of your certification. Failure to provide this information in your resume may result in your loss of consideration.
5.
Are you a Federal or state certified law enforcement instructor?
6.
Have you instructed law enforcement classes in an academy setting?
7.
From the list below, select the following law enforcement maritime training courses you have instructed in the past 2 years.
8.
From the list below, select the following law enforcement maritime training areas where you have developed lesson plans.
9.
From the list below, select the following law enforcement maritime training areas where you have developed test/evaluation criteria.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Select the answer that best describes your experience evaluating student law enforcement maritime performance.
11.
From the list below, select the following law enforcement maritime training areas where you have conducted research for update/revision of course contents.
12.
Select the answer that best describes your experience communicating orally with various levels of an organization.
13.
Select the response that describes your years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer/agent with full arrest authority.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
Do you have maritime fisheries, drug, and/or illegal alien interdiction boarding experience?
15.
Do you have experience in working maritime security/safety zones?
16.
Do you have any experience in vessel pursuit driving?
17.
Select the answer that best describes your ability to acquire skills and knowledge outside your normal area of expertise to expand instructional knowledge and provide depth to the instructor cadre in other instructional areas.
18.
Select the answer that best describes your experience with the Maritime Safety and Security Regulations and Seaport Terminal security.
19.
Select the answer that best describes your experience working with Seaport Terminal stake holders.
20.
Select the answer that best describes your experience conducting security risk and vulnerability assessments on seaport critical infrastructure.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
21.
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?