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Police Officer (Plans)

Department of the Army
Army Installation Management Command
Directorate of Emergency Services, Police/Provost Marshall Division, Operations Branch
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Summary

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

About the Position: Serves as a strategic planner with primary emphasis on Law Enforcement, Force Protection, transformation and trends analysis and integration of products and objectives including functions as a Federal Police Officer performing a full range of police operations.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
04/25/2024 to 05/03/2024
Salary
$51,332 to - $66,731 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Ansbach, Germany
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
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
EUJJ249782977449HP
Control number
788426900

Duties

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  • Develop and recommend comprehensive Police and Law Enforcement strategies.
  • Participates in the integration of police activities long term goals and objectives in support of the strategic plan.
  • Analyze crime and incident statistics provided both from the Garrison Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) and higher to determine trends and risk areas to the Command.
  • Coordinate with other military and host nation law enforcement agencies to gather facts or evidence for use in assigned cases.
  • Maintains awareness of key agency issues, policies, and programs which have potential to influence long and short term strategies, plans and goals.
  • Develop and recommend special operations as supported by trends analysis.
  • Develop plans for specific police responses to emergencies and the DES Police Department portion of USAG Ansbach contingency plans.
  • Provides recommendations on issues and policies, recommends solutions to problems and offers strategies to incorporate changes into the organizational strategic plan that enhances overall business practices.
  • Support events (parades, ceremonies, fireworks, seasonal events etc.) through traffic control, crowd control, apprehension and detention of offenders, security of personnel, and security of facilities.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must complete initial/annual CPR (re)-certification and first aid. Must meet annual training and re-certification requirements.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required. One year of supervisory probationary period may be required.
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • 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.
  • Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19.
  • Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/140025v1230.pdf.
  • This position requires you to be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance of access for the duration of employment which includes a background investigation and credit check.
  • Must wear the DACP/SG uniform, chemical protection equipment and maintain a high state of appearance and hygiene.
  • This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) subject to pre-employment drug test and random drug testing in accordance with Army Regulation.
  • Must obtain a medical clearance before permission is granted to take the Physical Agility Test (PAT). Meet manual dexterity, vision and hearing test; pass the annual PAT, pass a periodic examination. Must pass the Physical Agility Test.
  • Must Graduate from a USAMPS accredited academy, unless have a current approved waiver from the Office of the Provost Marshal General (OPMG).
  • Must qualify/remain qualified for the Individual Reliability Program (IRP).
  • Must possess a US motor vehicle license and must be able to obtain/maintain a USAREUR license.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. You will be required to sign a DD-Form-2760, meet Qualification to possess firearms or ammunition.
  • You must meet the qualifications and be certified to carry a firearm. You will need to maintain firearm proficiency.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Valid Regular or Official US Passport.
  • This position is identified as Mission Essential which may require you to work or remain at work during an emergency situation or when inclement weather has curtailed operations (e.g., threat to the facility, natural disaster, delayed reporting).
  • This position is subject to work an uncommon tour (rotating) shifts, on-call, overtime, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements.
  • This position requires Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel approximately 25% of the time away from your permanent duty station.

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.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes performing work in strategic planning in the area of law enforcement, exercising knowledge of the procedures and techniques involved in carrying out law enforcement duties and applying procedures and practices within the framework of established law enforcement guidance.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
  • Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.
  • If an employee brings a child to an overseas location and that child is entitled to attend a DoD school on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, the DoDEA and the Military Department responsible for providing related services will ensure that the child, if eligible for special education, receives a free appropriate public education, including related services pursuant to DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.
  • If an employee brings an infant or toddler (up to 3 years of age) to an overseas location, and that infant or toddler, but for the child's age, is entitled to attend the DoDEA on a space-required basis in accordance with DoDEA Regulation 1342.13, then the Military Department responsible for EIS will provide the infant or toddler with the required EIS in accordance with the eligibility criteria consistent with DoDI 1342.12 and DoDM 1342.12.
  • Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
  • Relocation/Recruitment incentive may be authorized if determined to be in the organization's interest.
  • Pay retention may be offered to selected applicants for positions at overseas locations. Pay retention will not be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions.
  • Selectees may receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. Selectees will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250.
  • For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information and direct questions concerning a specific country (Foreign Duty Location) to the appropriate Army Human Resources point of contact prior to the acceptance of employment and your entrance on duty.
  • This is a Physical Security and Law Enforcement (CF) position.
  • The initial length of this overseas tour is 36 months.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.
  • 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.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

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 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.

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.

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.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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