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Police Officer

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command
Radford Army Ammunition Plant office of the Commander (Military)
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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 Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About this position: This position serves as the Visitor Control Officer at Radford, VA.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
12/20/2024 to 12/27/2024
Salary
$49,025 to - $63,733 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Radford, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation costs may be paid if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the Government.
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
No
Announcement number
MCGL241245749580685HD
Control number
825313400

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Duties

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  • Implement a body of standardized rules, methods, procedures and operating techniques associated with Law Enforcement to perform a full range of operations in preventing or resolving offenses.
  • Responsible for the oversight and management of the National Crime Information Center - Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) for vetting visitors, un-cleared contractors, and Government personnel.
  • Prepare and maintain data logs and statistics on vetted personnel command review.
  • Secure crime/accident scene by conduction investigations, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
  • Perform standard security guard functions to include protecting and preventing unauthorized access to Federal property.
  • Enforce military, federal, state, and local criminal, traffic law and regulations.

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.
  • This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
  • This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
  • Shift work is required, and overtime as needed. This may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be willing and able to perform “on-call” work as necessary.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state/government driver’s license.
  • Undergo and pass annual physical examination.
  • Graduate from a 9-week U.S. Army Military Police School (USAMPS) Dept. of Army Civilian Police Academy.
  • Pass entry-level and annual re-certification of Department of Army Police Physical Agility Test (PAT).
  • Perform and pass a weapons qualification test and maintain required regulatory certifications (e.g.; use of pepper spray, baton handling, smoke/percussion grenade use, less than lethal, TASER, shotgun, etc).
  • Maintain certification on the following law enforcement systems: NCIC-III, Incident Command System (ICS), and Army Law Enforcement Reporting and Tracking Systems (ALERTS).
  • Obtain and maintain certification to operate the NCIC-III terminal.
  • Be able to operate in chemical protective (CBRNE) gear for extended periods of time.
  • Obtain and maintain certification of a RADAR (speed control) device.
  • Pass a semi-annual written Use of Force examination.
  • Wear a uniform and regulatorily required associated gear (to include body armor).
  • Be able to obtain and maintain an Individual Reliability Program certification.
  • A medical screening/examination is required (in accordance with Army Regulation 190-56, Appendices B and C); immunizations are required.
  • Must be able to pass an annual physical agility test to standards published in AR 190-56.
  • Maintain a level of fitness sufficient to perform physically demanding and occasionally arduous tasks expected in a force protection/law enforcement first responder environment.
  • TDY travel may occasionally be required.

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. Enforcing military, federal, state, local criminal, traffic, and/or motor vehicle laws and regulations; 2. Controlling access to restricted areas by verifying credentials; and 3. Gathering information and facts pertinent to an investigation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

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

  • About the Position: This position is with the Joint Munitions Command located at Radford, VA. This position serves as the Visitor Control Officer (VCO) on duty for the Ammunition Plant.
  • 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.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay.
  • 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.
  • Relocation Incentive/Recruitment Incentive/Advance In-hire/Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized if found to be in the best interest of the government.
  • This position may offer a recruitment incentive to individuals who are newly appointed. You are considered newly appointed if this is your first appointment as a Federal Government civilian employee or if you have a minimum of a 90 day break in service from a previous Federal civilian position. You may qualify with a break in service of less than 90 days only if your previous Federal civilian appointment was a time-limited or NOT a permanent appointment. This bonus requires a service obligation. If you fail to serve the specified period, you may be subjected to repay the agency recruitment incentive.
  • This position may offer a relocation incentive for current Federal Government civilian employees. This incentive requires a service obligation. If you fail to serve the specified period, you may be subjected to repay the agency recruitment incentive.
  • This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for
    appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations

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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