Law Enforcement Coordination Specialist

Summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Florida's mission is to enforce and defend the laws of the United States of America through the prosecution of criminal cases brought by the Federal government; the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the United States is a party; and the collection of debts owed to the Federal government that are administratively uncollectible.

Duties

This Law Enforcement Coordination Specialist builds partnerships with law enforcement and community organizations, coordinates outreach and crime-prevention activities, and provides information and recommendations to support district law enforcement and community engagement goals. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Law Enforcement Coordination Specialist support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida, located in Miami, Florida, focusing in the areas of Law Enforcement Partnerships, Community Outreach and Crime Prevention, and Program Planning and Training. Typical work assignments will include: Building and maintaining working relationships with Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders. Coordinating meetings, task forces, conferences, training programs, and community outreach activities involving law enforcement and community partners. Participating in and supporting law enforcement and community outreach programs, such as Project Safe Neighborhoods, Project Safe Childhood, Violence Reduction Partnership, Law Enforcement Coordination Meetings, reentry initiatives, youth drug education programs, and other community outreach activities. Providing information and resources to law enforcement and community partners, including information on grant opportunities, training, and crime-prevention programs. Reviewing program needs and emerging issues, preparing reports and presentations, and providing recommendations to support law enforcement coordination and community outreach efforts. This position is also being announced to all US Citizens and Nationals under 27-FLS-13082226-DE.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing at least three (3) of the following four (4) listed duties: Coordinating programs or initiatives involving law enforcement agencies, government organizations, community groups, or other external partners. Planning and supporting meetings, conferences, training programs, task forces, or outreach events involving multiple organizations or stakeholder groups. Analyzing law enforcement, community, or program needs and providing recommendations to improve programs, services, training, or coordination efforts. Developing and sharing informational materials, program updates, reports, or other communications with law enforcement, government, or community audiences. OR Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.; OR a LL.M., in a related field (e.g., Law /Legal Studies, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement/Public Safety). Education must be obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants must possess a combination of the above-described graduate education and specialized experience such that they total 100% of the stated minimum qualifications for the GS-09 level. Only graduate education beyond the first 2 years (36 semester hours) may be used when combining education and experience for this option. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR 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. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One (1) year at the GS-09 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. You must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted; recommended SF-50s include promotions and step increases (within grade increases).

Education

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see https://www.ed.gov/ Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.In addition, when reviewing applicant's transcripts, assumptions will not be made. Applicants MUST state which coursework is relevant.