Supervisory Police Officer

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA forCERTAIN PERSONNEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IN 5 U.S.C. § 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is located in the Directorate of Emergency Services at the US Army Garrison Carlisle Barracks in Carlisle, PA.

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Duties

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• Ensure assigned personnel properly execute law enforcement.
• Investigate circumstances where criminal threat may exist.
• Oversee subordinates to ensure tasks are completed.
• Control installation access and security of the installation.
• Prevent, detect and investigate violations of law, rules and regulations.
• Arrest/apprehend persons committing or suspected of committing crimes on the installation.
• Enforce traffic laws, rules 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.
• Must be able to successfully pass training, certification and qualification requirements related to law enforcement work functions as prescribed by policy, regulations or statutes.
• Successfully graduated form the United States Army Civilian Police Academy or within 12 months of appointment.
• Must be able to successfully pass training, certification and qualification requirements related to law enforcement work functions as prescribed by policy, regulations or statutes.
• Must meet the requirements of AR 190-56
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment and recurring medical evaluation
• Must pass a physical agility test (PAT) within 30 days of hire date and annually thereafter
• Successfully complete and maintain a pre-employment physical and annually thereafter
• Maintain the requirements of the Individual Reliability Program (IRP).
• Pre-employment and Random Drug Testing is required.
• This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position.
• This position is designated mission essential.
• Must possess or be able to obtain, and maintain, a valid state issued driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must work rotating shifts to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Official Temporary Duty (TDY ) up to 10% of the time may be required.
• Incumbent is subject to possible civil action due to improper exercises of authority or injudicious use of force in the apprehension or detention of individuals.
• A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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.

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level in the Federal Service performing the following duties: 1) Enforcing laws, regulations, policies, standards or procedures; 2) Planning and prioritizing work assignments; 3) Overseeing a workforce that ensures security and safety; and 4) Completing checklists and contingency actions in responding to incidents, emergencies, or hostile/potentially hostile actions.

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-08).

Education

Some federal positions allow the substitution of education for experience. For this position, you must qualify based on experience alone.

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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• May be required to serve a one-year Supervisory probationary period
• 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 and Intelligence Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized.
• Student loan repayment MAY be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates \new to Federal service MAY be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized.
• 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.
• If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

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.

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