This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Police Officers to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located at the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) Police/Provost Marshal Office, Fort Myer, VA. This position alternates duty locations between Ft Myer, VA and Ft McNair in Washington, DC. Ft Myer is the primary duty location and Ft McNair is the secondary duty location, as needed.

Duties

Serves as Lead Police Sergeant assigned to shift operations, directs, coordinates and oversees desk operations. Provides general supervision to civilian employees and technical guidance/direction to military and civilian police personnel. Maintains records, prepares journals, blotters and reports and reviews police reports for clarity, legibility and accuracy. Exercises arrest authority and follows established procedures to assist or perform search of persons to seize weapons, contraband, drugs or evidence of a crime. Responds to emergency calls, investigates situations and interviews witnesses.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• Incumbent must successfully complete pre-placement and annual physical examinations.
• The duties of this position may require the incumbent to work evenings, nights, holidays, and/or weekends to include modification in shifts and/or tour of duty.
• Incumbent must possess a valid State-issued driver's license.
• This position is designated as a Mission Essential position.
• Incumbent is required to wear a uniform that must be clean and possess a sharp and crisp appearance.
• The position requires certification in CPR techniques and knowledge of first aid.
• This position requires Firearms qualification testing and Firearms qualification testing.
• Incumbent must meet the minimum standards IAW AR 190-56.
• Successfully graduated from the United States Army Civilian Police Academy.

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 providing technical guidance and direction to police personnel, responding to and investigating emergency calls; exercising search and arrest authority, detaining witnesses, apprehending suspects, interviewing witnesses; conducting investigations on criminal cases; collecting and preserving evidence; developing case information for use in pressing charges and bringing suspect to trial; appearing in court to testify at court proceedings; performing required lifesaving first aid in the event of an emergency; conducting civilian training regarding various law enforcement topics; conducting traffic law enforcement patrol, issuing traffic citations, setting up traffic control points, road blocks, and directing traffic; performing access control duties; answering visitor questions and providing assistance; assuring criminal or Anti-terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) measures are met to protect installation command and assure mission accomplishment; operating the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) terminal; using law enforcement computer programs reports concerning all incidents and actions taken. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal service (GS-07). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

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 AS-APF-W0UCAA US ARMY GARRISON FT MYER DO NOT MAIL Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk