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Police Officer (Military Ocean Terminal)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command
596th U.S Army Transportation Surface Brigade
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Summary

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About the Position: Department of the Army Police Officer (Military Ocean Terminal) with the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC), 596th US Army Transportation Surface Brigade Police/Security Division, Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point located in Southport, North Carolina.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
05/26/2025 to 06/04/2025
Salary
$49,960 to - $64,952 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Southport, NC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel 25% for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Multiple - Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 1 year by a current permanent Army employee. Extensions may be possible in accordance with guidance on the job announcement.
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Confidential
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
MCGT255474400949R
Control number
837544400

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Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

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Duties

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  • Conduct waterside security patrols of U.S. Military, non-military, and foreign ships.
  • Perform protection duties to deter unauthorized access to installation.
  • Exercise search and arrest authority to apprehend suspects.
  • Perform required lifesaving first aid in the event of an emergency.
  • Respond to and investigate emergency calls.
  • Protection of life and property on the installation.
  • Maintain qualifications with assigned weapons.
  • Operate a firearm in the performance of duty in accordance with proper procedures.
  • Conduct traffic Law Enforcement patrol using specialized equipment.
  • Establish an incident perimeter to defeat attackers as a member of the tactical team.

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.
  • Incumbent is required to graduate from a ten week US Army Civilian Police School accredited Basic Police Officer Academy or receive a USACPS waiver within the first 12 months of employment IAW AR 190-56.
  • Incumbent must be able to successfully pass training, certification and qualification requirements related to law enforcement work functions as prescribed by policy, regulations or statutes.
  • Incumbent is required to pass entry level and annual re-certification of Department of Army police physical agility test with 30 days of entry.
  • Comply with and maintain the requirements of the Individual Reliability Program (IRP).
  • This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
  • This position is designated as Key. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization, which requires the incumbent, or designated alternate, to be screened from military recall status.
  • This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
  • Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
  • If assigned incumbent must obtain and retain one or more of the U.S. Coast Guard licenses IAW Chapter 5, AR 56-9, or a Military Ocean Terminal Concord Harbor Patrol Coxswain appointment within a year of being appointed to this position.
  • Incumbent must be proficient in the use of assigned firearms/weapons, pass an initial qualification, and must qualify semi-annually thereafter in the use of assigned firearms/weapons.
  • Boat crew members must complete maritime training courses within the first two years of appointment.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
  • Incumbent is subject to possible civil and criminal action due to improper exercises of authority or injudicious use of force in the apprehension or detention of individuals.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a 1 year trial period.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.

Qualifications

If you are not a current Army employee and would like to be considered for a Temp/Term Appointment NTE 13 months, please apply under Announcement MCGT255474400951HWR.

Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments

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 work on a police force; work as a military police officer; knowledge of laws and regulations; law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques; and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property. 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.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Access Control
  • Arrest/Apprehension
  • Critical Incident Response
  • Firearms
  • Traffic Control


Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06).

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 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 Security & Intelligence Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay.
  • 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.
  • Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 13 months by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.
  • This position is obligated. An obligated position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration rights or entitlement based on active military service, recovery from a compensable injury, or return rights based on an overseas tour. You will be asked to sign an agreement acknowledging that you are aware of the obligation and willing to be displaced under reduction in force procedures upon the return of the former incumbent.

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 you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. 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.

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