Job opening: Police Officer
Salary: $49 292 - 65 466 per year
Published at: Aug 21 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Shortage Category/Critical Need, 5 U.S.C. 9902(b)(2), 6/6/2017 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: This position is located in the Directorate of Emergency Services at the US Army Garrison Carlisle Barracks in Carlisle, PA.
Duties
Patrol installation to ensure safety/security of human lives and property.
Arrest persons committing or suspected of committing crimes on the installation.
Investigate circumstances where a criminal threat may exist.
Promote traffic safety by issuing warnings and citations.
Prepare written reports of case findings.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must attend the US Army Military Police School Civilian Police Academy and Successfully Graduate within 12 months of hire date; unless incumbent has a current approved waiver/exception from the Office of the Provost Marshal General, IAW AR 190-56.
- Required to successfully complete the Police Officer Field Training Program within 12 months and maintain certification.
- Successfully pass training, certification and qualification requirements including but not limited to) weapons qualifications, first aid/CPR and National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Training.
- Must successfully meet the requirements of AR 190-56.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment and recurring medical/psychiatric evaluation.
- Must pass a Physical Agility Test (PAT) within 30 days of hire date and annually thereafter.
- Must comply with and maintain the requirements of the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) IAW AR 190-56.
- Pre-employment and Random Drug Testing is required.
- Pre-employment and annual physical examination is required.
- This position is designated mission essential.
- Must work rotating shifts to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Overtime may be required, including recall for emergency overtime.
- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain, a valid state driver?s license.
- Must obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
- Official Temporary Duty (TDY) up to 5% of the time may be required.
- 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.
- This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position.
- Incumbent is subject to removal from the position if convicted of a felony in accordance with Section 639 of P.L. 106-554 effective January 20, 2001.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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.
Specialized Experience
GS-06: To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal Service performing the following duties: 1) Enforcing laws, regulations, policies, standards or procedures; 2) Protecting the health, safety, privacy or best interest of the public, staff or others who may be at risk; and 3) Completing checklists and contingency actions in responding to incidents, emergencies, or hostile/potentially hostile actions.
GS-07: To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the Federal Service performing the following duties: 1) Enforcing laws, regulations, policies, standards or procedures; 2) Protecting the health, safety, privacy or best interest of the public, staff or others who may be at risk; and 3) Completing checklists and contingency actions in responding to incidents, emergencies, or hostile/potentially hostile actions.
Must have successfully graduated from the US Army Military Police School Civilian Police Academy (that is current) or have a current approved waiver/exception from the Office of the Provost Marshal General, IAW AR 190-56
Education
Some federal positions allow substitution for of education for experience. For this position, you must qualify based on experience alone.
Contacts
- Address DQ-APF-W6CMAA US ARMY GARRISON CARLISLE BARRACKS
DO NOT MAIL
Carlisle, PA 17013
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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