About the Position: This position supervises law enforcement operations in the prevention, detection, and reporting of crimes; the arrest or apprehension of violators; and the provision of assistance to citizens in emergency situations.

Duties

Serves as Supervisory Police Officer and Provost Marshall Operations Officer responsible for supervising through subordinate supervisors the day-to-day operations. Reviews inspection reports and studies made by higher echelons and implements corrective action or makes authoritative recommendation to resolve areas of contention. Approves, reviews or develops implementation plans for new or changed laws, policies, and regulations affecting the Branch?s programs. Serves as a police officer on the installation with overall responsibility to maintain law and order and protect, life, property and civil rights of individuals.

Requirements

• Must obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• 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 is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure (Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450) and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other emergency situations, you are required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• This position requires certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation with Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• Must pass a semi-annual qualification test with firearms, and observe applicable safety precautions, as required; must carry assigned duty weapon; have the capability of rationally applying the continuum of force; and use deadly force if necessary.
• This position requires you to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
• This position requires you to meet individual reliability and suitability standards prescribed by the Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program (AR 190-56 and AR 380-67).
• Must be able to pass an annual Physical Ability Test (PAT) and perform the essential functions of the position to standards published in AR 190-56
• Must be able to act in the capacity of a first responder to critical incidents, including but not limited to: criminal acts, natural disasters, lost or missing persons, mass casualties, and/or acts of terror or mass destruction.
• Must be prepared to execute the lawful orders of critical incident commanders, military or civilian, assigned duties as such.
• During non-duty hours/days, may be required to report as a member of an emergency response force during actual or simulated accident/incident.
• Work may require flying on military aircraft.
• Must graduate from US Army Military Police School accredited Civilian Police or Security Guard Course; unless waived, in accordance AR 190-56; within 1 year (12 months); must complete Police Officer Field Training Program within 1 year (12 months).

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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 equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes: Manage law enforcement operations in the prevention, detection, and reporting of crimes; the arrest or apprehension of violators; and the provision of assistance to citizens in emergency situations. The OPM Qualification Standard states experience must have 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. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Criminal LawDecision MakingManaging Human ResourcesPlanning and Evaluating 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-09). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. ***Special Note for Military Members*** MILITARY RETIREES: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement.***

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.

Contacts

• Address BF-APF-W0USAA US ARMY GARRISON FT GEO G MEADE HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Meade, MD 20755 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk