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Police Officer (Detective)

Department of the Treasury
U.S. Mint
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Summary

This position is located at US Mint,Protection Directorate- DENVER POLICE. As a Police Officer (Detective), you will conduct investigations of crimes or potential crimes, organize investigative results in a complete and concise manner, locate suspects, make arrests, if the situation so warrants and conduct intelligence and counterterrorism operations.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
06/06/2023 to 06/20/2023
Salary
$79,906 to - $128,613 per year
Pay scale & grade
TR 9 - 10
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Denver, CO
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position 1 to 5 nights per month.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Multiple Schedules - Full time, Shift work
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
10
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
23-MINT-389-M
Control number
729968600

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

All candidates who are: (1) Current United States Mint employees who are qualifying as Status Eligibles or currently serving on a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), (2) CTAP eligible.

Duties

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The following are the duties of this position at the TR-10. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

  • Plan and conduct investigations of possible or potential terrorist acts occurring with a nexus to United States Mint assets or personnel.
  • Work closely with outside law enforcement and intelligence organizations in an effort to protect United States Mint assets and personnel.
  • The Detective is solely responsible for the completion of assigned cases. Case work could entail: criminal investigations, referrals from the Treasury Office of the Inspector General, administrative investigations, or cases generated by the uniform force or by the Detective themselves.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

(Refer to Qualifications section)

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Be sure all experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title, length of time performing the duties, and the name and contact information for the supervisor. We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit.

Physical Requirements (Based on an 8-hour shift)
Must wear clothing and gear weighing no more than a total of 30 pounds:
Must wear equipment belt (with equipment) weighing no more than 10 lbs;
Must wear body armor weighing no more than 10 lbs;
Must wear riot gear weighing no more than 10 lbs;
And be physically capable of satisfactorily performing the following requirements in the specified timeframes.
Sits (up to 30% of the time)
Runs (up to 30% of the time)
Climbs Stairs (up to 30% of the time)
Crawls (up to 30% of the time)
Repetitive Arm Motion (up to 30% of the time)
Stands (greater than 70% of the time)
Walks (greater than 70% of the time)
Power Grasps-Frequently (greater than 70% of the time)
Power Pinches-Frequently (greater than 70% of the time)
Types (greater than 70% of the time)
Use of Foot Control (Automobile) (greater than 70% of the time)

Key Requirements:
  1. Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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  3. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
  • Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:
  • Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
  • Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
  • Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
  • A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
  • A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 14 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Specialized Experience:

For the TR-10, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the TR-09/GS-09grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
- planning and conducting criminal or civil investigations; and
- applying investigative techniques to interview suspects or witnesses, follow leads, use informants, examine records, perform undercover work, conduct surveillance; and
- preparing reports or other technical material that deal with the collection, protection and recording of evidence, the presentation of testimony, or the retention of information materials; and
- experience that has provided knowledge of federal, state and local statute, court decisions, criminal rules of evidence, constitutional rights, search and seizure procedures, arrest authority, court and administrative procedures, and agency specific directives.

For the TR-09, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the TR-08/GS-07grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes:
- applying the principles of criminal or civil investigations, laws of evidence; and
- applying investigative techniques to interview suspects or witnesses, follow leads, use informants, examine records, perform undercover work, conduct surveillance, and
- preparing reports or other technical material that deal with the collection, protection and recording of evidence, the presentation of testimony, or the retention of information materials.

In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:
For the TR-10 you must have been at the TR-09/GS-09level for 52 weeks.
For the TR-09 you must have been at the TR-08/GS-07level for 52 weeks.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • All employees must wear face masks while on MINT property when required by CDC and Federal guidelines.
  • To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
  • This position is designated as emergency essential.
  • The incumbent must be ready and able to deploy as required in support of varied contingencies and under severe and austere conditions. The incumbent may deploy for brief periods during a contingency event.
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • Must successfully complete a background investigation.
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • May be required to File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. (if applicable)
  • Undergo an income tax verification. (if applicable)
  • Shift Work: This facility operates on a 24 hour per day, three-shift basis, 5 days a week. Work schedules may vary and assignment to a specific shift cannot be guaranteed. The successful applicant must be available to work on all three shifts on a rotational basis.
  • May be required to wear safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include equipment belt, body armor, riot gear, etc.
  • All applicants tentatively selected for this testing designated position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and random drug testing while the position is occupied.
  • Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. You will be ineligible to occupy this position if at any time you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless you received a pardon or your conviction was expunged or set aside [Lautenberg Amendment - 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) (9)].
  • Possess a valid state motor vehicle operator's license upon appointment OR within 90days of appointment (as appropriate) and maintain a valid license while you occupy the position.
  • Tattoos/Branding/Intentional Scarring- Full sleeve tattoos are permissible as long as they are not deemed offensive, racist or sexist. Visible tattoos, branding or intentional scarring, or body art on the head, face, neck or scalp are prohibited. Any visible tattoos that are offensive, extremist, indecent, racist or sexist are prohibited. Visible body piercings while on duty and/or in uniform, with the exception of agency approved earrings are prohibited.
  • Complete or have previously completed training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA.

* *Please see the Additional Information for continuation of Conditions of Employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • This is a non bargaining unit position.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED :
  • Pass a pre-employment physical examination meeting agency medical requirements (if applicable) meeting the following standards:
    Distance Vision - Uncorrected distance vision must be at least 20/70 (Snellen) in each eye, and corrected to at least 20/20 (Snellen) in each eye.
    Near Vision - Corrected or uncorrected, must be sufficient to read the Snellen Acuity Test at a distance of 13 inches. Ability to distinguish basic colors is required, as are normal depth perception, peripheral vision, and accommodation.
    Hearing - Using the ISO or ANSI scale, applicants/employee, without the use of a hearing aid, must have no hearing loss in one ear of more than 40decibels in either the 500, 1000, or 2000 cps ranges. Using the ASA scale, applicants/employees, without the use of a hearing aid, must have no loss in one ear of more than 30 decibels in any of these ranges. Use of a hearing aid in the other ear is permitted where such use does not interfere with safeguard efficient job performance or the wearing of protective head gear.
    Any other disease or defect of the ear which adversely affects hearing or equilibrium and which interferes with safe and efficient job performance is disqualifying.
    Nose, Mouth, and Throat - Any chronic disease or condition which interferes with distinct speech or with free breathing (with or without a breathing apparatus) is disqualifying.
    Respiratory System - Any chronic disease or condition affecting the respirator) system which would impair the safe and efficient performance of the full range of duties of the position is disqualifying, e.g., conditions which result in reduced pulmonary function, shortness of breath, or painful respiration.
    Cardiovascular System - The following conditions are disqualifying:
    Symptomatic heart disease, with or without medication;
    Elevated blood pressure with repeated readings which exceed 160 systolic and 100 diastolic, with or without medication;
    Low blood pressure with repeated readings which are less than 105 systolic and 60 diastolic, with or without medication;
    Symptomatic peripheral vascular disease and varicose veins manifested by ulceration or discoloration of the skin.
    Nervous System - Applicants/Employees must possess emotional and mental stability with no history of a psychotic or basic personality disorder.
    In cases where applicants/employees have a history of epilepsy or convulsive disorder, each instance must be individually considered on its own merits to determine if the person is able to perform safely and efficiently, given his or her medical condition.
    Any neurological disorder with resulting decreased neurological or muscular function is disqualifying.
  • Pass a pre-employment psychological evaluation meeting agency pre-employment psychological requirements (if applicable) meeting the following standards:
    Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-3 (MMPI-3, Police Candidate Interpretive Report)
    California Psychological Inventory-434 (CPI-434, Police & Public Safety Selection Report)
    Personal History Survey (PHS, an updated version of the Life Events Inventory-2)
    Clinical interview
    Review of collateral mental health records, if relevant.
  • Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Qualifications, Policy and Planning, Communication, and Attention to Detail.

Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. A subject matter expert may be used in the evaluation. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) you must receive a score of 85 or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.

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