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 serves as a Firearms Training Instructor for the Firearms Training Division, Training Services Bureau (TSB), United States Capitol Police (USCP). For the Washington, DC positions other assigned work locations include Cheltenham, MD, Quantico, VA, Ft. Meade, MD and/or other designated training facilities. There is 1 vacant position for the FLETC Glynco, Georgia location. The Training Instructor (Firearms) performs a variety of duties as listed below, including but not limited to: Presents weapons training programs and courses for the Department and Bureau. Provides comprehensive instruction in the safe, proficient, and tactical use of Department- issued firearms that include handguns, shotguns, rifles, and submachine guns, etc. Responsibilities include weapon maintenance and armoring. Conducts practical exercises with a variety of weapons. Evaluates student performance and determines qualification level. Sets up, maintains, and manages the range. Develops student evaluation systems relevant to each firearm training program. Scores sworn employees and makes the initial determination whether they qualify or fail to qualify to meet Departmental standards. Analyzes and exercises independent judgment and discretion in making recommendations to management on training policies and other personnel actions. Plans and develops lesson plans and uses diverse instructional methods in order to present law enforcement subjects in an effective and efficient manner. Participates in the research, planning, analysis and decision-making processes for the development and delivery of training courses. Provides instruction on topics from approved course materials and instructional plans for sworn employees. Serves as an adjunct instructor in support of all TSB course curriculums, to include Taser and Virtra (simulator). For FLETC, Glynco, Georgia location only: The Firearms Training Instructor is detailed to FLETC and is assigned a regular training day of 0730-1630, including a one hour non-compensable meal period. TSB staff detailed to FLETC are assigned a FLETC supervisor that approves leave and assigns work. Detailed staff will be required to work/coordinate other federal, state, local and tribal agency classes. The expectation is that detailed staff will work on advanced programs, lesson plans, etc. (Note: Selectees will be required to sign a document acknowledging this requirement.) Requirements Conditions of Employment 1. Must be a USCP Officer below the rank of Sergeant and have been promoted to the rank of Private First Class (PFC) by the closing date of this announcement. 2. Must satisfactorily complete the following instructor assigned courses: • Law Enforcement Instructor Training Program • Taser Instructor Training Program • CPR/AED • Use of Force • Range Safety Officer/Officer In Charge Training and Certification • Training as required by the Department for instructor certification. 3. Must obtain and maintain Department required certifications. 4. Must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period. 5. Must satisfactorily complete Basic and Advanced firearms and weapons training programs 6. Must pass and obtain required Armorer courses and certifications. 7. Must submit to semi-annual blood and hearing tests. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 1. Must be a USCP Officer below the rank of Sergeant and have been promoted to the rank of Private First Class (PFC) by the closing date of this announcement. 2. Must be in full and unrestricted duty status as of the closing date of this announcement. 3. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the closing date of this announcement. 4. Must possess a valid driver's license. 5. Must be able to work at multiple range sites throughout the Washington Metropolitan area to include Quantico, Cheltenham, Ft. Meade and Rayburn as required. (Washington, DC positions only) 6. Must possess a minimum level of firearms proficiency demonstrated by a range score of 255. 7. Must successfully complete LEITP and FITP to achieve certification. 8. Must submit to semi-annual blood and hearing tests. 9. Must be able to work rotating hours and shifts to include days, evenings and midnight shifts. Additional Duty required as needed. 10. Must pass range safety officer and emergency medical technician exams to fulfill range requirements. For Georgia only: In addition to the qualifications (1-10) listed above: Must attend FLETC in-service training and complete their required computer-based training. Must complete the Glock Armorer certification and FLETC’s Use of Force Training Must assist and participate in ROC/agent trainees’ agency-specific, after hours, physical conditioning classes that are designed to assist recruits/agent trainees in passing USCP fitness standards (ROPAT). Must work with other weapons other than USCP issued handgun. Education There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade. Additional Information Applications and supporting documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions. The Washington DC positions are included in a collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The Georgia position is not included in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). NOTE: More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. The selection list will be active for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval of the selection memorandum. An applicant may request to be removed from consideration by sending a written request to the Office of Human Resources.