Join Our Team! The US Park Police (Force) seeks a Training Instructor to deliver essential basic and advanced training for Police Officers. You will develop lesson plans and teach subjects like vehicle operations, firearms, arrest techniques, and policing theories. Instruction occurs in classrooms and practical sessions.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/26/2025-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. (1) BASIC QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS To qualify for the 1712 - Training Instruction Series, you must meet one of the following individual occupational requirements as required by the Office of Personnel Management (Option A or B): A. Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled. You must attach transcripts to your application. OR. B. Specialized Experience: Experience that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Teaching or instructing in an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s). Supervising or administering a training program. Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results. Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis. You must include hours worked per week in your resume. (2) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the Training Instructor, GS-1712-13 position, you must demonstrate that you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12): 1.Providing strategic leadership and oversight of a comprehensive law enforcement training program, including planning, developing, and executing training for all ranks from probationary officers to senior command staff across multiple field offices; AND 2.Identifying developmental and training needs of employees and implementing strategies to enhance instructional effectiveness and improve the quality of training delivery; AND 3.Designing and evaluating training programs to ensure alignment with current law enforcement practices, policies, and operational requirements, including implementing improvements based on performance assessments and feedback; AND 4.Serving as a training systems administrator, managing course creation, scheduling, and attendance tracking. 5.Experience as a sworn law enforcement officer or agent in the United States, applying operational knowledge to inform training content and ensure real-world applicability. Experience must be gained while working in the continental United States enforcing U.S. law. Volunteer Experience: 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.
The major duties of the Supervisory Training Instructor include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides oversight and direction for training programs across all ranks of law enforcement personnel, from probationary officers (GS-7/9) to Command Staff (GS-15+), ensuring consistency, quality, and alignment with agency standards. Provides direct Supervision to the GS-12 Training Instructors Coordinates and executes field training and lab exercises; monitors student progress, documents results, and recommends remedial or corrective actions, including additional training or updates to operational procedures. Serves as the DOI Talent administrator, responsible for planning, creating, and tracking training courses and attendance records to ensure compliance and accountability. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees; arranges for appropriate training opportunities and implements strategies to improve performance and work quality. Plans and assigns work to subordinates, sets short- and long-term priorities, and prepares schedules based on task complexity, mission requirements, and employee capabilities. Interviews candidates for unit positions; recommends appointments, promotions, or reassignments; addresses employee concerns and resolves complaints; administers minor disciplinary actions and recommends further measures when necessary. Observes and evaluates the effectiveness of training programs and other supervised activities, making data-driven adjustments to enhance outcomes and operational readiness.