Supervisory Police Officer

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: Supervises a shift of police officers engaged in general law enforcement, prevention, and response duties. Submits recommendations for personnel actions, prepares official evaluations of subordinate employees' performance, and controls annual leave schedules.

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Duties

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• Supervises a shift of police officers engaged in general law enforcement, prevention, and response duties.
• Monitors training and proficiency of individuals, conducting on-the-job training where needed, and recommending higher skill level training to increase the proficiency of the force.
• Reviews crime trends and accident data and implements preventive measures for reduction of their occurrence.
• Investigates or directs the investigation of all incidents occurring during the shift; ensures protection of evidence, proper interviews of witnesses; assigns additional support personnel as appropriate; coordinates with neighboring jurisdictions.
• Participates in establishing overall policies and directives for coordinating and directing police activities in all phases of law and order, crime prevention, and physical security functions.
• Exercises delegated authority to apprehend military and civilian personnel, including juveniles, committing offenses on the installation.
• Responsible for the activities and functions of the shift during the tour of duty and directs the operations of the station, patrols and posts.
• Responds to all crime scenes; and, in serious complaints involving alleged criminal offenses, conducts an initial investigation to determine if a crime has been committed, requests investigative support.

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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.
• Incumbent must take part in the Army Drug Testing Program.
• Incumbent must complete a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• Incumbent must pass a physical fitness/agility test and re-certify annually.
• Incumbent will be required to operate motor vehicles.
• Requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Requires the incumbent to wear a uniform and /or protective clothing and equipment.
• Incumbent is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Requires certification in the Individual Reliability Program in accordance with AR 190-56.
• Requires CPR certification and First Aid training.
• Requires the incumbent to successfully complete the USAMPS Civilian Police Academy program of instruction within one year.
• Requires the incumbent to be proficient in the use of assigned firearms.
• Requires one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• Designated as an Inclement Weather position.
• Requires incumbent to lift up to 45 lbs.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.

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: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) performing law enforcement duties, such as prevention of and response to emergency situations; (2) enforcing a wide range of law enforcement/security laws, traffic codes, regulations, directives, and procedures; and (3) leading employees in security or law enforcement. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirements using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.
• 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) Law Enforcement and Physical Security 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 Expenses
  • 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.

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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