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Lead Law Enforcement Specialist (Physical Techniques Instructor)

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Department of Homeland Security

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$106,437 - $138,370

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GS-13 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading and teaching physical skills to federal law enforcement trainees, such as arrest methods, self-defense moves, fitness routines, basic medical care in tough situations, and handling non-lethal weapons.

It's perfect for experienced officers or agents who have worked in law enforcement and enjoy training others to stay safe on the job.

The role is at a federal training center in Georgia, helping prepare people to protect the country.

Key Requirements

  • Sworn law enforcement experience with full arrest authority in preventing, detecting, apprehending, detaining, or investigating federal, state, local, tribal, or military crimes
  • Or, prior federal civilian position in the 1801 occupational series
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level in performing or instructing law enforcement activities like arrest techniques, defensive tactics, physical conditioning, tactical medicine, or intermediate weapons training
  • No substitution of education for specialized experience at this grade level
  • All qualifications must be met by the job announcement closing date
  • Resume limited to two pages
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to pass background checks (implied for law enforcement role)

Full Job Description

"The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more.

A recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized. See additional info section. A resume must be no more than two pages.

If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted.

For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF).

If your resume does not demonstrate possession of the SPF, you will be rated ineligible. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: In order to be considered for this position you must: A.

Possess experience as a sworn law enforcement officer or agent with full arrest authority in the prevention, detection, apprehension, detention and/or investigation of felony and/or misdemeanor violations of federal, state, local, tribal, or military criminal laws; -OR- B.

Have held a federal civilian position in the 1801 occupational series.

-AND- Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing and/or instructing law enforcement activities related to arrest techniques, defensive tactics, physical conditioning, tactical medicine application, and/or intermediate weapons training.

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

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.

Current or Former Political Appointees: 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.

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 rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position.

In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement.

Note: Secondary Administrative Law Enforcement Officer retirement coverage is being offered for this position.

Transfer Requirement for CSRS: To be eligible for secondary coverage, an employee must: - Transfer without a break in service exceeding 3 days directly from a primary position to a secondary position; AND - Be continuously employed in a secondary position since moving from a primary position; except a break in employment in secondary positions that begins with an involuntary separation (not for cause) and/or voluntary breaks in service that began prior to January 20, 1988.

Transfer Requirement for FERS: To be eligible for secondary coverage, an employee must: - Transfer without a break in service exceeding 3 days directly from a primary position to a secondary position; AND - Have completed 3 years of service in a primary position, including any such service during which no FERS deductions were withheld; AND - Be continuously employed in a secondary position since moving from a rigorous position; except a break in employment in secondary positions that begins with an involuntary separation (not for cause).

Re-employed annuitants' annual salaries will be reduced by the amount of their retirement annuity and by further cost of living increases.

FERS retirees receiving a FERS annuity supplement must also be aware that, like social security benefits, their FERS annuity supplement is subject to an earnings test and may be reduced if the salary earned is more than the social security exempt amount of earnings.

Additional information is available on OPM's website or by contacting OPM. Major Duties:

Serving as a Lead Law Enforcement Specialist (Physical Techniques Instructor) GS-1801-13 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission.

This position is located in the Physical Techniques Division (PTD), Core Training Operations (CTO) Directorate under the Office of the Associate Director for Training Operations, and is located in Glynco, Georgia.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Lead for a group of Physical Techniques Instructors involved in planning and conducting classroom, laboratory, and/or field instruction sessions as part of the PTD training program.Typical duties include: Serving as a lead instructor, subject-matter expert, and program/course developer in the assigned program/course areas of law enforcement.

Developing and implementing the long-and short-range training plans and formulating appropriate financial operating plans and program procedures to ensure the training program meets the needs and interests of the organizations served.

Monitor students' progress, document results, and/or recommend remedial and corrective action, including additional training and changes in training and/or operational procedures and instructions.

Conducting research on emerging technology, practices, and techniques to enhance instructional knowledge and skill.

Overseeing and/or participating in developing course and program material in the physical techniques instructional field.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/2/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/2/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: FLETC-CTO/PTD-26-12898541