This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Protective Service (FPS). The primary purpose of this position is to prevent, protect, respond to and recover from terrorism, criminal acts, and other hazards threatening the U.S. Government. Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE). For more information visit: https://www.afge.org/about-us/afge-at-a-glance/

Duties

As a Law Enforcement Specialist (Explosive Detection Canine Handler), GS-1801-11/12, your typical work assignments may include: Duties at full performance (GS-12) listed below: Advising regional personnel and managers on Security programs (physical, anti-terrorism, vulnerability assessments, personnel operations, and information security programs). Filing reports involving felonies and misdemeanors such as theft, burglary, assault, vandalism threats, and vehicular accidents. Performing explosive detection searches in and around federal facilities to protect federal facilities and personnel. Identifying risks and vulnerabilities to recommend appropriate countermeasures to ensure stakeholders are making informed decisions regarding the security of the facility. Conducting a limited in depth and special investigations, of alleged or suspected criminal violations of federal, state, and local laws related to the protection of critical government infrastructure and key resources. This announcement will be open for 10 days. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position you must meet one of the basic requirements described below: (1) Completion of a full four (4) year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree. OR (2) Possess experience in law enforcement work involving the training, handling, and employment of dogs in patrol duty and/or detection of specific materials and substances such as drugs, explosives, etc. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Work as a police officer using dogs in law enforcement, patrol, or inspection work and/or detection of substances. Military service using dogs in patrol and inspection and/or detection of drugs, explosives, etc. Work as an instructor at a dog training center training dogs for law enforcement work such as patrol duty and/or detection of substances. Specialized Experience GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: Enforcing and assuring compliance with statutes, laws, government facility rules and regulations; Protecting the civil rights of all persons on property under the charge and control of the U.S. Government. Specialized Experience GS-12: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: Analyzing and evaluating security systems from a physical and cyber security aspect in compliance with Interagency Security Committee Standards; Preserving the peace, prevents crimes, arrests offenders and provides police assistance during emergency and/or life threatening situations. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. You qualify at the GS-11 grade level if you possess one of the following: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in Federal service, in enforcing and assuring compliance with statutes, laws, government facility rules and regulations; Protecting the civil rights of all persons on property under the charge and control of the U.S. Government.; OR A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and specialized experience as described above that, when combined, equal 100% of the total requirement. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. NOTE: Only graduate education in excess of the first two years may be used to qualify for the GS-11 level. You must also meet the following: Pre-employment Medical Requirements: Prior to appointment, you must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties which may include protecting citizens, taking suspects into custody using reasonable physical force in the face of physical resistance and responding to situations requiring physical agility and quick and legally sufficient decision making. Also successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination (which includes, but is not limited to vision, hearing, cardiovascular and mobility of extremities) given by an authorized government physician. This position may be subject to periodic incumbent examinations in the future. Motor Vehicle Operation: You must possess a valid automobile driver's license at the time of appointment and be available for frequent travel. Lautenberg Amendment: 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. Pre-employment Medical Requirements: Prior to appointment, the individual selected for this position must be determined physically fit by an authorized government physician to perform strenuous and physically demanding duties, such as protecting citizens, making arrest, and responding to situations requiring physical agility and quick and legally sufficient decision making. The incumbent must successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination which includes, but is not limited to vision, hearing, cardiovascular and mobility of extremities. In addition, the incumbent must be medically eligible and otherwise capable of safely wearing and using a negative air-purifying respirator (gas mask) or other respiratory protective equipment. This position may be subject to periodic incumbent examinations in the future. Dog Handler Training: Successful completion of training in a school for dog handlers (other than dog obedience), e.g., patrol dog school, sentry dog school, etc. Pre-Employment Drug Testing: This position requires a pre-employment drug test and a negative drug test result prior to appointment into the position must be achieved. Random Drug Testing: The incumbent of this position is subject to random drug testing. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Essential Personnel Position: This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR, Part 752, as applicable). All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Contacts

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