Law Enforcement Coordination Specialist

About the role

The incumbent will join a well-respected team responsible for the U.S. Attorney's Office of South Dakota to serve as a specialist in the District's Law Enforcement Coordination Program. The incumbent will plan and coordinate outreach to law enforcement and non-law enforcement communities, building community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Maintains professional contacts with staff of federal, state, and local legal and law enforcement organizations to best accomplish the goals of the Department of Justice and the District
• Plans, coordinates, and develops district LECC meetings. Analyzes membership needs and interest and develops topics, schedules, and presentations to meet these needs
• Builds partnerships with law enforcement and non-law enforcement organizations alike to accomplish U.S. Attorney's Office objectives
• Serves as the point-of-contact for handling all requests for USAO involvement in an applicant's funding request, federal grant or otherwise. Disseminates information on and increases awareness about DOJ grant solicitations and training/technical assistance
• Participates in implementing other district programs and initiatives, including but not limited to Project Safe Neighborhoods, District Office Security, and Project Guardian
• Speaks to a variety of law enforcement audiences about LEC issues to publicize federal efforts to develop and improve law enforcement programs requiring a concerted and coordinated effort by multiple agencies and community organizations.

Requirements

Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Qualifications

• GS-9: To be eligible at the GS-09 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience.
• Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in Federal service which could have been gained in the federal, public, and/or private sector. Specialized Experience is defined as assisting in the development and implementation of public safety initiatives or programs; collaborating with representatives of law enforcement organizations; and providing operational/office support to law enforcement and/or community safety organizations.
• OR Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice): a Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• OR Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 1 full year.
• GS-11: To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience.
• Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in Federal service which could have been gained in the federal, public, and/or private sector. Specialized Experience is defined as implementing and/or overseeing a public safety initiative and/or program; collaborating with representatives of law enforcement organizations to support safety objectives, resolve conflicts and/or manage challenges; and developing and/or disseminating changes in law enforcement policies and procedures.
• OR Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., if related. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• OR Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 2 full years.