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Police Officer

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Cyber Command
U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM)
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Summary

About the Position:
Are you interested in helping to defend our Nation? Exciting career opportunities are available with the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM)!

This is a Direct Hire Authority for Shortage Category and/or Critical Needs Positions.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
01/24/2020 to 02/03/2020
Salary
$47,477 to - $61,722 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 6
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Camp Roberts, CA
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation costs may be paid if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
NCNT202449163224HP
Control number
557237300

Duties

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  • 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.
  • Enforce traffic laws and protect government property, materials, and facilities against trespass, theft, fire, damage, and espionage.
  • 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.
  • Observes traffic for evidence of unsafe practices/vehicles, improperly registered vehicles, helmet/seat-belt use, etc. and cites or apprehends offenders.
  • Transports prisoners to detention facility, and transports persons who are awaiting trial or arraignment before U. S. Magistrate's Court.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • 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.
  • Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance appropriate to the position.
  • 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."
  • Incumbent must comply with Army Civilian Police dress and appearance requirements of AR 670-10, "Wear and Appearance of Army Uniforms and Insignia."
  • Training and proficiency in specialized weapons and unarmed self-defense will be required.
  • See "Additional Information" section for additional requirements

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.

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, detain and apprehend violators, assist 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

  • In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Emergency-Essential". Emergency-Essential designation takes precedence over any transportation agreement or military recall status. In the event of a crisis situation or wartime, the incumbent must continue to perform the duties and requirements of the position to ensure the success of combat operations or to support combat essential systems subsequent to mobilization or an evacuation order. This position is designated as Key. The position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the mission. Additional training, medical requirements, and deployment responsibilities may apply to this position.
  • 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.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • 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.
  • 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.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%2018_05%20Relocation%20Allowances_0.pdf for more information.
  • 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..
  • 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.
  • 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.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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