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Police Officer (Desk Sergeant)

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Police Officers to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is located with Fort Riley Directorate of Emergency Services.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
07/12/2024 to 07/26/2024
Salary
$52,877 to - $68,742 per year

A Special Salary Rate is authorized for Department of Army Police Officers assigned to Fort Riley, Kansas.

Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Riley, KS
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
MCFU24141681405HP
Control number
799284400

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Duties

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  • Coordinate desk operations and provide guidance to military and civilian personnel.
  • Conduct training sessions for new employees.
  • Recommend maintenance or replacement of equipment.
  • Administer supply planning for the organization.
  • Dispatch personnel to emergency locations.
  • Receive and directs customers' calls according to nature of action.
  • Prepare and review legal documentation such as police reports.

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.
  • Must obtain and maintain current required certifications in CPR techniques and First Aid.
  • 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 this position.
  • This position requires the incumbent to carry a firearm and must be proficient in the use of and qualify annually with assigned duty weapons.
  • This is a testing designated position. Personnel are required to sign DA Form 5019-R (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical Under the Drug Abuse Testing Program).
  • Personnel must pass drug screening prior to hiring and will be subject to random drug testing on an unannounced basis.
  • This position is covered by the Individual Reliability Program (IRP), and has been designated by Department of Army as critical to the national or internal security.
  • Personnel must meet the standards for the IRP.
  • Employee is required to obtain and maintain a valid state (and military) driver's license.
  • Employee will be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays; and may be required to work overtime on an emergency basis.
  • The wearing of uniforms is required, and the employee may be required to wear protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, shield, and body armor.
  • A high state of uniform appearance and personal hygiene will be maintained at all times. The face will be clean-shaven, except that mustaches are permitted.
  • If a mustache is worn, it will be kept neatly trimmed, tapered, tidy, and will not present a chopped off appearance. Handlebar mustaches, goatees, and beards are not authorized.
  • If appropriate medical authority prescribes a beard, the length required for medical treatment will also be specified.

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 1). Track area grid coordinates to patrol dispatch for emergencies; 2). Establish cross training among employees to maximize performance within the organization.; and 3). Examine data from law enforcement automated systems to coordinate the exchange of information with other civilian and military police organizations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

Required Certification: Must have successfully completed one of the following: Mixed Basic Police Officer Training Course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC); Accredited civilian (Local or State) Law Enforcement Training Academy; Certified Military or Security Police training program (i.e. the United States Army Military Police School), or, if not previously certified, you will be required to complete the training within one year of your hire date.

NOTE: If you have already obtained one of the above certifications, please upload a copy of the certificate with your application. Failure to obtain this certification is grounds for removal from this position.

Education

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.

Additional information

  • 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.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • 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(n) Physical Security and Law Enforcement Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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.
  • Student loan repayment may be authorized.
  • Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
  • Credit for Prior Non-Federal work experience and certain military Service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

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.

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

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