Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 5 excepted position. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. This vacancy is opened to the public. This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program and Veterans Preference.

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a POLICE OFFICER (Title 5), GS-0083-8, you will:

• Performs Combat Arms Training.
• Presents repetitive courses or designated blocks of longer courses and presents training material and instruction covering proper use of handguns, rifles, machine guns and other base defense/ground combat skills equipment, in accordance with approved lesson plans and course control documents.
• Instruction may take place in outdoor or indoor training facilities and will require multiple police/combat agility skill demonstrations.
• Applies specialized subject matter knowledge in course instruction.
• May oversee the work activities of subordinates and Traditional Guardsmen.
• Manages and oversees the installation ground weapons training and maintenance program; serves as an instructor and inspects ground weapons.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the installation's ground weapons training and maintenance program,incorporating safety requirements, and maintains adherence to safety regulations.
• Coordinates with the local Civil Engineering Squadron personnel on various issues, to include development of a joint hazardous waste disposal site and procedures that comply with local environmental laws.
• Monitors the environment for noise hazards, health problems, and all other safety hazards.
• Monitors explosive safety and munitions movement's safety procedures.
• Submits forecast and requisition for training weapons, equipment, tools, gauges,target material, and expendable items.
• Prepares annual budget to ensure proper funding for program management.
• Oversees establishing, updating, and maintaining office records of various types.
• Determines training needs by analyzing requirements and comparing student individual skills with job standards to identify training requirements.
• Provides sub-depot level maintenance on ground weapons, assembling and disassembling all small arms utilized in security forces inventory.
• Represents the Security Forces Squadron (SFS) with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Meets with key customer and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures and resolve problems that arise.
• Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs assignments
• Prepares background papers and documentary support for squadron leadership onground combat weapons and munitions policies, issues and proposals.
• Allocates section resources to various projects including man-hours and budget.
• When needed or directed, performs and enforces the full range of security forces duties within the military installation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Potential for incentive pay.
• This position is eligible to be in the union.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (LautenbergAmendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may berequired to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• The employee is required to properly carry, maintain, load, unload and fire various weapons. The employee will have resourceprotection (weapons and ammunition) responsibilities that could include the use of deadly force.
• Employee must successfully complete annual/recurring requirements specified for the position. Courses include: Law of Armed Conflict, Explosive Safety, Professional and Unprofessional relationships, Suicide Awareness, and other programs as directed by the Security Forces Commander.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a stateemergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance bythe TAG.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

Specialized Experience:

Have at least 12 months experiences in:

• Performing practical security force activities in direct support of the military weapon systems and physical security; law and order; and area security operations.
• Experiences in law enforcement, maintaining law and order, preserving the peace, and protecting life and civil rights within the jurisdiction of military installations.
• Have general experiences in protecting federal property from hazards such as sabotage, espionage, trespass, theft, fire, and accident or willful damage and destruction.
• Experiences in securing crime and incident scenes; apprehending and detaining suspects; searches persons and property; and collects, seize, and preserve evidence.
• Experienced in conducting interviews of witnesses and suspects and obtains statements and testifies in official judicial proceedings.
• Has work experiences in responding to disaster and relief operations and participates in contingencies.
• Knowledgeable in developing plans, policies, procedures, and detailed instructions to implement security force programs.
• Competent and experienced in maintaining accountability and ensuring security for weapons, ammunition, and explosives utilized in the course of instruction in accordance with applicable Air Force Instructions. Experienced in implementing ground weapons training programs.
• Experienced in the control and safeguarding of arms, ammunition, and equipment; and, instructs ground weapons qualification training.
• Have competencies in managing weapon placement to security forces and ground defense force commanders.
• Have experiences in inspecting ground weapons, replacing unserviceable parts, and analyzing malfunctions by inspections and serviceability testing.
• Have experiences in firing weapons for accuracy and serviceability.
• Understands how to control and operate firing ranges and associated facilities to include supervising construction and rehabilitation.
• Experiences may include instructions on the proper use of handguns, rifles, machine guns and other base defense/ground combat skills equipment, in accordance with approved lesson plans and course control documents.
• Experienced in weaponry, laws, directives, programs, policies, and procedures governing Security Forces activities; installation security; weapon system and resource security; anti-terrorism; law enforcement and investigations; military working dogs; air base defense; training; pass and registration; civilian work force; and combat arms.

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, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.


Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.