Job Details

Law Enforcement Officer

Help apprehend violators as required by applicable laws or regulations.

Ensure all patrols comply with organizational SOPs, policies, current law enforcement techniques and skills.

Conduct short-term investigations on criminal cases.

Conduct patrols to enforce Federal, State and Department of Defense, Department of the Army and local regulations.

Respond to emergency calls, complaints and other calls for service.

Serve as a Supervisory Police Officer (Watch Commander) over civilian and military police personnel.

Provide directions to subordinate law enforcement supervisors and officers on patrol assignments.

Coordinate emergency responses between law enforcement, security, fire, and other emergency units.

Responsible for reviewing law enforcement reports and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.

Conditions Of Employment

Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Employee must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Applicants must successfully graduate from the United States Army Military Police School Civilian Police Academy within 1 year of hire date; unless incumbent has a current approved waiver/exception from the Office of the Provost Marshal General.

Incumbent 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 conditions of employment identified in Army Regulation (AR) 190-56; "The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program,". Successfully pass a pre-employment and recurring medical / psychiatric evaluation.

Pass a Physical Agility Test (PAT) within 30 days of hire date and annually thereafter. Comply with and maintain the requirements of the Individual Reliability Program (IRP).

The 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 covers this position. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position.

This position is Mission Essential. A Mission Essential employee is required to report for, or remain at, work in emergency situations, and dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to him/her unless his/her supervisor instructs otherwise.

Incumbent must possess a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator's license.

Hours of work is subject to irregular and/or rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Incumbent is required to work overtime as directed and is subject to recall for emergency overtime.

Official Temporary Duty (TDY) may be required occasionally.

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.

The provision, which is in Section 639 of PL 106-554, requires agencies to remove law enforcement officers from employment as law enforcement officers if they are convicted of a felony after the effective date of January 20, 2001.

This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program in accordance with AR 600-85.

A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

Qualifications

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 with a federal, state, municipal, local, or private protective organization which includes (1) work directing the activities of subordinates engaged in the protection of life, property, and the civil rights of citizens; (2) responding to calls for police assistance and emergency situations; (3) conducting investigations of crimes and suspected criminal activities; (4) using word processing and web-based law enforcement computer programs to write or query reports. The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed equivalent to the next lower grade/position in Federal Service (GS-09).

Education 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 requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.