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Lead Police Officer

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
Directorate of Emergency Services
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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 Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizes 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: Lead Police Officers are directly responsible for three or more DACP Officers/Military Policemen during a shift.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
12/13/2024 to 12/30/2024
Salary
$65,530 to - $85,187 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 8
Location
4 vacancies in the following location:
Redstone Arsenal, AL
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
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
MCFT255109295177HP
Control number
823720200

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Duties

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  • Serves as a Lead Police Officer to maintain law and order, preserve the peace; protect life and civil rights on a military installation.
  • Conducts and/or participates in civilian training regarding various law enforcement topics conducted on an Army installation.
  • Conducts and/or participates in unscheduled exercises based on past activities encountered on the installation to ensure future proper response.
  • Responds to Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) alarms.
  • Reviews police reports, patrol reports and ongoing investigations for accuracy and compliance.
  • Provides on the job and field training to new employees.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • This position requires Rotating Shift work.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
  • Pre-Appointment and Annual Physical Examination required
  • Must pass the record Physical Ability Test (PAT) within 30 days of t entry on duty date
  • Must qualify and maintain qualification for the Individual Reliability Program.
  • Required to wear the Department of the Army Civilian Police (DACP) uniform and other required safety apparel.
  • Adhere to appearance and hygiene standards, In Accordance With (IAW) Army Regulation (AR) 190-56.
  • Required working overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotational basis around a 24-hour day, 7 days a week.
  • Complete and pass required computer training from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
  • Required to meet the Lautenberg Amendment requirements and sign the Department of Defense's (DD) Form 2760 (Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition).
  • Required to pass semiannual weapons qualification(s).
  • Complete and pass initial/annual Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification/re-certification.
  • Must have graduated from the required U.S. Army Civilian Police Academy (USACPA) at the Law Enforcement Training Center, Ft Leonard Wood, MO, or be willing to attend within a year of hire, (cont in next requirement)
  • (cont from the prior requirement) or have an approved waiver/exemption or grandfathered by the Office of the Provost Marshall General.
  • This position requires pre-employment drug testing and random testing thereafter.
  • This is a Mission Essential designated position and subject to immediate recall.

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: I have one year of specialized 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; which includes responding to investigating emergency calls, complaints; conducting search and arrests to detains witnesses or apprehend suspects, interview witnesses; and collects and preserves evidence and conducts long and short-term investigations to identify suspects and develops case information for use in a court of law. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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 requirements 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 Career Program (CP) 19 - Physical Security and Law Enforcement position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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 not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Recruitment and relocation incentives 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.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

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

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website

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