Police Officer

Summary

This position is located at US Mint, Protection Department - Fort Knox Police. As a Police Officer, you will safeguard the US assets and artifacts including the nation's precious metal reserves; protect United States Mint employees, visitors, equipment, facilities and other resources; provide expert security advice and counsel to the US Mint, other governments; and enforce Federal, State and local laws.

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Duties

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The following are the duties of this position at the TR-8. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

• Responsible for protecting dies, monetary, and bullion assets in the custody or control of the United States Mint during production, processing, storage, transportation, or other use; property against theft, assault, sabotage; and protecting United States Mint employees and visitors from threats or hazards of physical harm or injury, violence in the workplace, criminal and acts of terrorism.
• Responsible for the enforcement of Federal, State and local laws relating to the protection of human life, including the preservation of the rights of individuals.
• Control entry and exit, regulate pedestrian and vehicular traffic; prevent accidents, congestion, and parking problems; give warnings; may issue citations for traffic and other appropriate and makes arrests if necessary.
• Maintain records and prepare reports covering activities and events occurring over the course of a shift.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

(Refer to Qualifications section)

This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 26-MINT-13027543 . Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

Physical Requirements (Based on an 8-hour shift)

Must wear clothing and gear weighing no more than a total of 30 pounds:

Must wear equipment belt (with equipment) weighing no more than 10 lbs.;

Must wear body armor weighing no more than 10 lbs.;

Must wear riot gear weighing no more than 10 lbs.;

And be physically capable of satisfactorily performing the following requirements in the specified timeframes.

Sits (up to 30% of the time)

Runs (up to 30% of the time)

Climbs Stairs (up to 30% of the time)

Crawls (up to 30% of the time)

Repetitive Arm Motion (up to 30% of the time)

Stands (greater than 70% of the time)

Walks (greater than 70% of the time)

Power Grasps-Frequently (greater than 70% of the time)

Power Pinches-Frequently (greater than 70% of the time)

Types (greater than 70% of the time)

Use of Foot Control (Automobile) (greater than 70% of the time)

Key Requirements:

1. Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
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3. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.

Specialized Experience:

For the TR-6/GS-5, you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-4 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

Experience that provided knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property.

Creditable specialized experience may have been gained in work on a police force; through service as a military police officer; in work providing visitor protection and law enforcement in parks, forests or other natural resource or recreational environments; in performing criminal investigative duties; or in other work that provided the required knowledge and skills.

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A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in Police Science or a comparable degree program related to the work of the position.

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A combination of specialized experience and education in a Police Science or a comparable degree program related to the work of the position.

*Successful completion of a Federal, State, county, or municipal police academy or comparable training course that included at least 40 classroom hours of instruction in police department procedures and methods, and local law and regulations, may be substituted for a maximum of 3 months of specialized experience.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan(CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must meet the definition of well-qualified below to receive priority selection.

To be considered well qualified at the TR-6 grade level, and in addition to meeting specialized experience, the applicant must have documented in his/her resume:

A solid and comprehensive understanding of the position; AND be able to perform the required tasks efficiently; AND Be proficient in applying the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• All employees must wear face masks while on MINT property when required by CDC and Federal guidelines.
• This position is designated as emergency essential.
• The incumbent must be ready and able to deploy as required in support of varied contingencies and under severe and austere conditions. The incumbent may deploy for brief periods during a contingency event.
• All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• May be required to File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• May be required to undergo an income tax verification.
• Shift Work: This facility operates on a 24 hour per day, three-shift basis, 7 days a week. Work schedules may vary and assignment to a specific shift cannot be guaranteed. The successful applicant must be available to work on all three shifts on a rotational basis.
• Must meet Mint training requirements annually and must be physically fit to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• May be required to wear safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include equipment belt, body armor, riot gear, etc.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this testing designated position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and random drug testing while the position is occupied.
• Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory. You will be ineligible to occupy this position if at any time you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, unless you received a pardon or your conviction was expunged or set aside [Lautenberg Amendment - 18 U.S.C. 922(g) (9)].
• Possess a valid state motor vehicle operator's license upon appointment OR within 90 days of appointment (as appropriate) and maintain a valid license while you occupy the position.
• Tattoos/Branding/Intentional Scarring- Full sleeve tattoos are permissible as long as they are not deemed offensive, racist or sexist. Visible tattoos, branding or intentional scarring, or body art on the head, face, neck or scalp are prohibited. Any visible tattoos that are offensive, extremist, indecent, racist or sexist are prohibited. Visible body piercings while on duty and/or in uniform, with the exception of agency approved earrings are prohibited.
• Complete or have previously completed training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA.

* *Please see the Additional Information for Continuation of Conditions of Employment.

Optional Essay Questions:

Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions (200 words max each) to help us better understand your alignment with the agency's mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicant's eligibility.

When U.S. Mint completes its hiring, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional Treasury bureaus. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional Treasury bureaus. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.

Education

Education Requirements: Police Requirements

The education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION:

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• This is a bargaining unit position and is represented by AFGE.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:

• Pass a pre-employment physical examination meeting agency medical requirements (if applicable) meeting the following standards:
  Distance Vision - Uncorrected distance vision must be at least 20/70 (Snellen) in each eye, and corrected to at least 20/20 (Snellen) in each eye.
  Near Vision - Corrected or uncorrected, must be sufficient to read the Snellen Acuity Test at a distance of 13 inches. Ability to distinguish basic colors is required, as are normal depth perception, peripheral vision, and accommodation.
  Hearing - Using the ISO or ANSI scale, applicants/employee, without the use of a hearing aid, must have no hearing loss in one ear of more than 40decibels in either the 500, 1000, or 2000 cps ranges. Using the ASA scale, applicants/employees, without the use of a hearing aid, must have no loss in one ear of more than 30 decibels in any of these ranges. Use of a hearing aid in the other ear is permitted where such use does not interfere with safeguard efficient job performance or the wearing of protective head gear.
  Any other disease or defect of the ear which adversely affects hearing or equilibrium and which interferes with safe and efficient job performance is disqualifying.
  Nose, Mouth, and Throat - Any chronic disease or condition which interferes with distinct speech or with free breathing (with or without a breathing apparatus) is disqualifying.
  Respiratory System - Any chronic disease or condition affecting the respirator) system which would impair the safe and efficient performance of the full range of duties of the position is disqualifying, e.g., conditions which result in reduced pulmonary function, shortness of breath, or painful respiration.
  Cardiovascular System - The following conditions are disqualifying:
  Symptomatic heart disease, with or without medication;
  Elevated blood pressure with repeated readings which exceed 160 systolic and 100 diastolic, with or without medication;
  Low blood pressure with repeated readings which are less than 105 systolic and 60 diastolic, with or without medication;
  Symptomatic peripheral vascular disease and varicose veins manifested by ulceration or discoloration of the skin.
  Nervous System - Applicants/Employees must possess emotional and mental stability with no history of a psychotic or basic personality disorder.
  In cases where applicants/employees have a history of epilepsy or convulsive disorder, each instance must be individually considered on its own merits to determine if the person is able to perform safely and efficiently, given his or her medical condition.
  Any neurological disorder with resulting decreased neurological or muscular function is disqualifying.
• Pass a pre-employment psychological evaluation meeting agency pre-employment psychological requirements (if applicable) meeting the following standards:
  Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-3 (MMPI-3, Police Candidate Interpretive Report)
  California Psychological Inventory-434 (CPI-434, Police & Public Safety Selection Report)
  Personal History Survey (PHS, an updated version of the Life Events Inventory-2)
  Clinical interview
  Review of collateral mental health records, if relevant.

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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Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:

• Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
• Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
• A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
• A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
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