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Police Officer (Traffic Investigator)

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
USAG Ft Leavenworth, Directorate of Emergency Services, Police/Provost Div

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Position serves as the subject matter expert for traffic collision response, investigations, reconstruction and traffic management operations. This position requires graduation from the United States Army Civilian Police Academy unless exempt.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/25/2026 to 04/02/2026
Salary
$56,794 to - $73,829 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 8
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Leavenworth, 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
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
MCFS-26-12921152-DHA
Control number
862538600

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Duties

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  • Conduct traffic collision response, investigation and reconstruction.
  • Execute special event support, motorcade security and escort for visiting dignitaries.
  • Advise supervisor on traffic management issues impacting readiness and traffic movement of the installation.
  • Implement traffic plans and programs and assist in survey development of traffic patterns on the installation.
  • Develop and follow investigative leads, takes statements, and gather information and facts pertinent to open investigations or reconstructions.
  • Testify as a subject matter expert in court on investigations requiring expert testimony in traffic collision reconstruction.
  • Collect and preserve evidence, conduct short-term and long-term investigations on criminal cases and analyze facts to identify suspects and develops case information.
  • Operate the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) terminal.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position requires the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment medical and psychiatric evaluation and an annual evaluation thereafter.
  • Must have successfully graduated from a DOD, Federal, National or State approved Traffic Management and Collision Investigation (TMCI) course or complete within one year of hire date.
  • Position requires successful graduation from the United States Army Civilian Police Academy, unless you have a current approved waiver/exemption or are grandfathered from the Office of the Provost Marshal General.
  • Incumbent must meet the requirements of AR 190-56 to include the requirement to wear a uniform and/or maintain a high state of uniform appearance and personal hygiene.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter.
  • Incumbent must pass, within 90 days of being hired and annually thereafter, a physical agility test.
  • This position is covered by the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) and has been designated by the Department of Army as critical to the national or internal security.
  • 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 may be required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
  • This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
  • 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.
  • Incumbent must be able to successfully pass training, certification and qualification requirements related Law Enforcement work functions as prescribed by policy, regulations or statutes.
  • Position is subject to the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment. This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.
  • The work requires extended periods of physical exertion derived from such activities as running, walking, and occasionally lifting, pushing and/or carrying items weighing 50 pounds or more.
  • The incumbent may be required to push or drag heavy weights of 150 pounds or more and defend oneself or others against physical attack.
  • The work involves moderate and high risks and possible endangerment of life or serious injury that requires the exercise of safety precautions and use of personal protective equipment.

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 required: one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience conducting traffic law enforcement patrols using specialized equipment such as radar or breathalyzer; enforcing traffic laws, codes and/or regulations involving persons and/or property; and, preparing traffic accident investigations and/or technical reports of investigative findings.


Education

Education substitution: 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 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) CP19 Career Field position.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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.
  • Student loan repayment MAY be authorized.
  • Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service MAY be authorized.
  • Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

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

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