LEAD POLICE OFFICER

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a work leader. To provide law enforcement, forceprotection, preserve the peace, detect and investigate crimes, arrest/apprehend violators, andrespond to emergency situations. Responsibilities Summary continued To perform law enforcement work as a Field Training Officer (FTO)conducting training for security forces personnel. To enforce a wide range of federal laws andassimilated local laws for application and enforcement within the assigned Federal Jurisdiction. Duties 1. Serves as the work leader by planning, organizing, and coordinating the activities of three or more employees. 2. Performs as Field Training Officer, conducting training for security forces personnel assigned to operational flights. 3. Performs the full spectrum of police officer duties within the assigned jurisdictions. 4. Conducts Investigations. Conducts investigations of crimes and complaints covering a wide range of subjects and allegations that are not within the scope of Air Force Office of Special Investigations( AFOSI) or the scope of the higher-level detectives assigned to the Squadron. 5. Conducts Surveillance. Conducts surveillance of individuals and areas to obtain information, identifycriminal conduct or activities and monitors suspects while serving warrants. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Conditions of Employment continued Must wear a uniform and meet applicable dress and appearance standards as identified in current AFI. Must work an uncommon tour of duty, to include nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, rotating shifts, and recall. Must wear approved protective clothing such as body armor/ballistic plates, helmets, personal protective equipment, coats, boots, traffic vests and/or chemical protective equipment, (e.g. respirator mask). Incumbent must be able to operate Security Forces Vehicles and installed equipment. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position. Must pass formal law enforcement training school as determined by HAF/A4S and receive DoD Peace Officer Standardization and Training Certification. Incumbent will be exposed to the day-to-day dangers associated with law enforcement andsecurity duties. Incumbent is required to obtain first responder training/certifications in CPR techniques, self-aidbuddy care,and first aid on the job and maintain annually. Recurring training is required to keep the incumbent knowledgeable on the updated specialized tactics, techniques and procedures necessary for preparation and response to catastrophic events, terrorist attacks and related threats to installations. Ability to employ 'infantry/SWAT' small unit tactics involving fire and maneuver, with rapid advancing movement between defensive positions, while wearing protective gear for extended periods of time,(e.g. Employing "Active Shooter" response tactics and techniques as a member of a small team is required). This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve"). Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station. Must obtain and maintain a government travel card. The incumbent must obtain and maintain qualifications and/or certifications for the following:Flight Armorer, ActiveVehicle Barrier, National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Emergency Management Systems,Defense BiometricIdentification System (DBIDS), Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST), Security ForcesManagement InformationSystem (SFMIS), Air Force Justice Information System (AFJIS), Evidence Management Portal (EMP),EvidenceManagement Collection Exchange (ECMX), Explosive Detection Device (EDD), Defense DataExchange (DDEX),authoritative databases, Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS), electronic booking stations, speedmeasurementdevices, non-lethal weapons (e.g. neuromuscular incapacitating device (NMID), baton, etc.). Must complete the following duty position evaluations (DPEs) within the first two years ofemployment and besuccessfully re-evaluated in accordance with standards listed in AFI 31-2646, Security ForcesTraining andStandardization Evaluation Program. The DPE qualifications must occur in this order; (1) InstallationEntryController, (2) Patrolman/Security Response Team, (3) Alarm Monitor and (4) Base DefenseOperations CenterController/Dispatcher. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0083, Police Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: knowledge of a full range of police and law enforcement services that require considerable training, experience, and proficiency to perform a full range of operations in preventing or resolving offenses; Knowledge of a extensive body of investigative procedures, techniques, and methods to detect, investigate, and resolve crimes and other incidents that are beyond the scope or requirements for solution on patrol assignments; and knowledge of pursing and apprehending persons fleeing a crime screen or attempting to resist arrest; identifying and arresting violators based on eyewitness accounts; performing dispatcher duties involving passing of directions and information to officers on patrol assignments; and making arrests and performing booking procedures. Note: resume must show detailed experience. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-08 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 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. Skill to operate motor vehicles have a gross weight of 7,000 pounds or less, loading capacities of 1ton or less, and 2 or 4 wheel 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. Ability to establish priorities, monitor workflow, make adjustments in work assignments, provide on-the job training and guidance and provide feedback and instructions from supervisor. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Term NTE 13 MOS the individual selected for this position may be non-competitively extended without further competition. Current Federal civilian employees may apply for this position and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 calendar days may be required prior to appointment to this position Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.