Police Officer

About the Position:

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Shortage Category and/or Critical Needs Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

• Enforce and assure compliance with Federal, state, county, and municipal laws and ordinances.
• Responsible for the investigation, apprehension, or detention of persons suspected or convicted of offenses against criminal laws of United States.
• Observe traffic for evidence of unsafe practices/vehicles, improperly registered vehicles, helmet/seat-belt use, etc. and cite or apprehend offenders.
• Detain or apprehend suspected or guilty persons.
• Participate in searches to seize evidence, contraband, weapons, drugs, stolen property, etc., and to detain/question subjects under principle of "probable cause."
• Stand at fixed entry gate checkpoints, inspecting vehicles and/or personnel for proper identification upon arrival/departure from the installation.
• Enforce traffic laws and protect government property, materials, and facilities against trespass, theft, fire, damage, and espionage.
• Transport prisoners to detention facility, and transport persons who are awaiting trial or arraignment before U. S. Magistrate's Court.

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• Job family (Series)

  0083 Police

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• Requirements

  RequirementsConditions of Employment
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • This position may require shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts may be rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
  • This position is designated as Key. For positions located within the Continental US (CONUS), the position cannot be vacated during war or national emergency without seriously impairing the mission.
  • This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
  • In accordance with 5 USC 7371, any law enforcement officer who is convicted of a felony shall be removed from employment as a law enforcement officer on the last day of the first applicable pay period following the conviction notice date.
  • Must be able to wear chemical protection masks, gloves, and other associated equipment.
  • Must pass periodic medical examination (physical, emotional, and mental stability, etc.). Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must pass periodic physical agility test requirements.
  • Must successfully graduate from DA Police Academy.
  • Must be qualified and certified in the use of chemical aerosol irritants, tear gas, and radar guns.
  • State certification, if required, for radar and breathalyzer operations.
  • Incumbent must meet all other mandatory requirements of AR 190-56, "The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program."
  • Training and proficiency in specialized weapons and unarmed self-defense will be required.
  • Incumbent must comply with Army Civilian Police dress and appearance requirements of AR 670-10, "Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia."
  • See "Additional Information" section for additional requirements.
  QualificationsWho 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.
  
  Basic Requirement for Police Officer:
  
  Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing a range of law enforcement duties to include vehicle and foot patrol; detaining and apprehending violators; assisting with investigations; and interviewing witnesses. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).
  
  Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualifications requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Education

  This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

  Additional information
  • This position is designated "Mission Essential." In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
  • Serves as a Special Reaction Team (SRT) member required to participate in high-risk arrest, sniper, hostage, terrorist, and other comparable criminal and violent situations on an on-call basis. Undergoes frequent special training and exercises in anti-sniper techniques, hostage negotiation techniques, marksmanship and special weapons use, and air mobile operations and rappelling techniques.
  • The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs may be warranted. This position may be subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
  • 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.
  • Two year trial/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 Career Program (CP) 19 - Physical Security and Law Enforcement position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
  
  
  How You Will Be Evaluated

  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

  Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.
  
  If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
  
  You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
  
  Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
  

  Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance

  Secret

  Drug test required

  Yes

  Position sensitivity and risk

  Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

  Trust determination process

  National security

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
  
  As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  
  1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
  2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
  NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

• Benefits

  Benefits

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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• The public

  U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.