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POLICE OFFICER - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
AIR FORCE TEST CENTER
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Summary

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The primary purpose of the position is to perform law enforcement work to
maintain law and order, preserve the peace, protect life and civil rights, detect and investigate crimes, arrest or apprehend violators, and perform patrols within the assigned jurisdictions.





Overview

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Open & closing dates
12/11/2024 to 01/10/2025
Salary
$49,025 to - $63,733 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Arnold AFB, TN
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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
7
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
AFTC-12637721-JDH-FLYER
Control number
823173200

Duties

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  • Performs the full spectrum of police officer duties within the assigned jurisdictions
  • Conducts Investigations/Surveillance
  • Performs as Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) Controller
  • Performs emergency response and incident command and control
  • Performs observation of Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) vehicles during patrol

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Telework may be authorized.
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • Security clearance requirements are based upon actual position being filled.
  • Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
  • Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
  • Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
  • Promotion potential may be authorized depending upon position being filled.
  • For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
  • Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
  • Obtain and maintain Security Top Secret clearance
  • This is a Drug Testing Position
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical

Qualifications

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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Standards for this series located here

Police Series 0083

Individual Occupational Requirements

Experience, Education, and Training

Specialized Experience: 1 year equivalent to the next lower grade of a GS-7; which would be at the GS-6 grade. Experience that provided knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property. Creditable specialized experience may have been gained in work on a police force; through service as a military police officer; in work providing visitor protection and law enforcement in parks, forests, or other natural resource or recreational environments; in performing criminal investigative duties; or in other work that provided the required knowledge and skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of law enforcement procedures, training requirements and operating methods required to perform the full range of
police officer activities independently.
2. Knowledge of special operating requirements, methods, and procedures for enforcing specialized personnel access controls to
prevent unauthorized access to areas where stringent security requirements are enforced.
3. Knowledge of appropriate use of force and self-defense techniques to protect oneself and others in threatening situations including
the ability to subdue and control individuals as required.
4. Ability to operate motor vehicles have a gross weight of 7,000 pounds or less, loading capacities of 1 ton or less, and 2 or 4 wheels
drive to transport personnel and/or articles.
5. Ability to work and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community management, employees, and other law enforcement agencies.
7. Knowledge of aerial surveillance principles to ensure police officers can identify SUAS systems.

Education

Basic Requirements for 0083:

Successful completion of a Federal, State, county, or municipal police academy or comparable training course that included at least 40 classroom hours of instruction in police department procedures and methods, and local law and regulations, may be substituted for a maximum of 3 months of specialized experience or 6 months of general experience.

No substitution of education or training may be made for the required specialized experience at GS-6 and above.

Additional information

Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:
Paid Time Off:

  • 11 Federal Holidays off per year
  • Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
  • 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
Retirement:
  • Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
  • 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching

Health & Wellness:
  • Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance
Work/Life Balance:
  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)
Career Development:
  • Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
  • Career enhancement and promotion opportunities
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

How you will be evaluated

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

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