Lead Police Officer Jobs

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• Lead a patrol team of three or more officers, including Department of Army Civilian Police (DACP), Military Police (MP) and Department of Army Security Guards (DASG).
• Provide direct oversight of all stages of investigations conducted by assigned DACP and MP personnel.
• Provide sworn testimony based on investigative findings.
• Reports team performance and training needs to leadership.
• Conduct various law enforcement training programs for military and civilian personnel on the installation.

Requirements Help Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• This position requires the incumbent to successfully complete the United States Army Civilian Police Academy program of instruction within one year.
• This position requires the incumbent to be proficient in the use of assigned firearms.
• This position requires certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid training.
• Incumbent must be able to successfully pass the National Incident Management System (NIMS) training requirements.
• 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.
• This position will require the incumbent to pass the primary physical fitness/agility test (PAT) within 30 days of employment and an annual one thereafter.
• This position requires certification in the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) in accordance with Army Regulation 190-56.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential".
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator's license.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• This position is subject to possible civil action due to improper exercises of authority or injudicious use of force in the apprehension or detention of individuals.
• Federal law requires removal of a federal law enforcement officers convicted of felonies after the law took effect on January 20, 2001.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear a uniform and /or protective clothing and equipment.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

This is an open continuous announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis. Applications will be reviewed bi-weekly and referred for selection as vacancies occur within the organization. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service or have a break in service may be authorized. Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

• 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 Security & Intelligence Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• 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.
• The following special programs/incentives MAY be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government:
• Recruitment Incentives
• Relocation Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.
• Employee shifts are based on mission requirements that are identified after certification requirements for the position are met. Shifts are not negotiated during the hiring process.
• You can visit the following website to find the salary amounts based on locality.
• Certain locations pay is not located on the GS locality tables. Please see below for locations that have separate salary charts.
• FORT WALKER, VA (0815)
• PICATINNEY ARESENAL, NJ (983T)
• REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL (0821)
• DETRICK, MD (0787)
• MEADE, MD (0787)
• FORT MYER, VA (0787)
• FORT BELVOIR, VA (0787)
• ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD (0787)