Temporary Instructor Jobs in DeRidder, LA (NOW HIRING)

Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Serves as a Police Officer (Instructor) engaged in Law Enforcement training. Participates in all Law Enforcement police operation duties.
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Duties
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• Serve as a training officer and lead instructor and Field Training Officer of a law enforcement shift.
• Responsible for development and maintenance of courses, lesson plans, and examinations and provides guidance to personnel assigned to instruct specialized blocks of instruction.
• Conduct preliminary investigation of criminal acts.
• Apprehend known or suspected criminal offenders.
• Respond to all types of emergency situations including reports of suspicious persons, mentally ill persons, criminals, children and private citizens.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. The position requires that selectee obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Successfully graduated from the US Army Civilian Police Academy (USACPA) or complete within one year of hire date, unless incumbent has a current approved waiver from the Office of the Provost Marshal General (OPMG).
• Incumbent must meet the requirements of AR 190-56 (The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program). Prior to appointment you must agree in writing to adhere to these conditions of employment.
• The 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 covers this position. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position.
• Incumbent must possess a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator's license.
• This position requires you to pass the record Physical Ability Test (PAT) within 30 days of being hired and annually thereafter.
• This position requires the selectee to qualify annually for the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) as explained in IAW 190-56, Chapter 3.
• Incumbent must be able to successfully pass training, certification and qualification requirements related to law enforcement work functions as prescribed by policy, regulations or statutes.
• Hours of work is subject to irregular and/or rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Incumbent is required to work overtime as directed and is subject to recall for emergency overtime.
• Must maintain personal capability to wear government furnished police uniform and safety equipment, including Chemical Protection Mask and other types of Personal Protective Equipment.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. In accordance with (IAW) AR 600-85, a DA Form 5019R (Condition of Employment) must be signed for mandatory drug testing.
• Incumbent in this position is designated as mission essential (IAW DODI 3024.42 and DTM 17-004) during Inclement weather conditions or other designed / identified emergency conditions.
• Incumbent is subject to possible civil and criminal action due to improper exercises of authority or injudicious use of force in the apprehension or detention of individuals.
• This position requires an initial and periodic medical examination to assess your ability to take the Physical Ability Test and to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Official Temporary Duty (TDY) up to 05% of the time may be required.
• Incumbent is required to maintain a high standard of conduct at all times and will be continuously evaluated to determine if character, trustworthiness, and fitness is consistent with the high standards expected of the agency security professions.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Specialized Experience:One year of specialized experience which includes responding to calls for police assistance and emergency situations; arresting and mirandizing suspects; conducting investigations of crimes and suspected criminal activities; conducting vehicle or foot patrols; or conducting or assisting instructor with training. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Security & Intelligence Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Incentives are not automatic and are based on eligibility and availability of funds.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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