Clarification from the agency

Pentagon Force Protection Agency Employees ONLY and VEOA eligibles.

The employee of this position serves at the rank of Captain. The employee has direct responsibility for the implementation of operational and administrative functions associated with law enforcement and security services necessary to accomplish the PFPA mission. The Captain is responsible for the day-to-day general supervision of all aspects of managing his/her assigned relief or command. The employee serves as a first and second level supervisor.

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following:

• Develops law enforcement programs and operating plans and is responsible for planning, supervising, and managing operations.
• Plans for current and long-range operations based on workload trends and projected requirements.
• Advises managers on law enforcement issues impacting them and develops mutually acceptable solutions to problems.
• Decides on project priorities to meet changing requirements; reassigning personnel and assuring efficient use of space, personnel, and equipment to meet workload and mission changes.
• Conducts delegated civilian personnel management responsibilities.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This position is subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
• The employee must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license from the jurisdiction where he or she resides
• This position is designated as Drug Testing Required. The employee is subject to random urinalysis testing in accordance with guidelines.
• Must meet requirements of "Lautenberg Agreement" which outline rules regarding carry of firearms.
• The incumbent must qualify monthly, quarterly, and /or bi-annually, as applicable, with assigned weapon(s).
• Employees assigned to this position are designated as EMERGENCY EMPLOYEE. Emergency employees are expected to report for, or remain at, work in dismissal or closure situations unless otherwise directed by their supervisor.
• This position is subject to recall 24/7 and the employee is required to work shifts; days off vary
• The employee must be in a constant state of physical readiness and must be capable of demonstrating maximum physical exertion without warning
• May be required to successfully complete a one-year supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications

Additional Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires the employee to take and pass annual medical and physical fitness examinations; to carry and qualifying with PFPA designated weapons twice a year on a test; to wear personal protective equipment, i.e., ballistic vest, etc; and to pass all designated PFPA certification programs. This includes being trained and then qualifying in how to deal with an "active shooter". He or she must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of the position without risk to themselves or others.
• The following medical requirements apply to all employees: good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, emotional and mental stability, and the ability to hear the conversational voice. In addition, the position requires common physical characteristics and abilities in agility, dexterity, and strength to endure regular and recurring physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, driving, bending, stooping, carrying, or dragging unconscious victims up or down multiple flights of stairs, moving heavy or unwieldy objects over 50 pounds, running, climbing, crouching, crawling and kneeling during pursuit possibly in restricted, dark and hot or cold spaces, or defending oneself or others against physical attacks, possible exposure to explosives, chemicals, or other weapons of mass destruction.
• As a supervisory police officer representing PFPA, it is essential that the employee present a professional and competent image, with a clean, neatly pressed uniform or attire. Safety and effective performance requires a well-groomed and tidy appearance, proper decorum and appropriate responses.
• Retention in this position is contingent upon the successful completion and passing of all agency-training requirements.
• This position is identified as a covered position under the PFPA Civilian Mobility Program, Regulation 1400.24. Candidates selected for this position on or after 10/01/2017 must sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment. PFP A may relocate covered positions and covered employees in permanent changes of duty station between PFP A duty locations in the National Capital Region; Raven Rock Mountain Complex (Adams County, Pennsylvania and potentially other locations to improve mission effectiveness or enhance individual career progression.

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.

Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/

You may qualify at the AD-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the AD-11 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to:

1. Enforce a full range of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations as they pertain to law enforcement work;
2. Patrol a designated area to preserve law and order by investigating complaints, disturbances, accidents, and reported criminal activities and testifying in court; and
3. Administer foot patrols responding to calls or alarms, informing individuals of their rights, questioning victims and witnesses, and providing first aid and other assistance to victims of assaults or accidents.

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.

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.

Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:

• Position title;
• Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
• Agency; and,
• Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

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 resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume 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.

All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The assessment questionnaire link can be found under the 'How To Apply' section.

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