This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Shortage Category/Critical Needs - DHA for Police Officers to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: You will provide Police Officer services in support of the U.S. Army Garrison, Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) at Fort Hamilton, New York.

Duties

Respond to and investigate emergency calls, complaints and other calls for service. Conduct traffic law enforcement patrol using specialized equipment such as radar, Lidar, and breathalyzer. Operate motor vehicle which may involve high speed pursuit of suspects. Conduct investigative stops, and questions, detains, and issues traffic citations as required. Protect personnel, material, tactical military assets, and high value assets by executing daily Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAM) and supplemental anti-terrorism measures during increased force protection conditions. Randomly search departing traffic to detect the unauthorized removal of government property.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent be able to 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.
• The incumbent must be able to successfully gain and pass training certification related to police work functions as prescribed by regulations or statutes.
• 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.
• The incumbent will be required to maintain physical conditioning and pass an annual physical agility test (PAT) within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.
• In accordance with Army Regulation 190-56, the incumbent is required to comply with and maintain the requirements of the Individual Reliability Program (IRP).
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs.
• 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 is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential.
• In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator's licenses.
• The hours of work for this position are subject to irregular and/or rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent is required to work overtime as directed and is subject to recall for emergency overtime.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This position has a requirement to occasionally lift, push and/or carry items weighing 50 pounds or more in the regular performance of duties.
• The 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.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• The GS-06 position requires incumbent to attend the United States Army Civilian Police Academy and successfully graduate within 12 months of hire.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 for GS-06 Level: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Maintaining order and protecting life and/or property; (2) Responding to emergency/non-emergency situations; and (3) Completing police reports and/or forms. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Specialized Experience for GS-07 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent which includes: (1) Maintaining order and protecting life and property; (2) Conducting search and investigation operations; (3) Responding to emergency/non-emergency situations; and (4) Completing police reports such as sworn statements and affidavits. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Selective Placement Factor: The GS-07 position has the following selective placement factor which must be met prior to employment and for continued employment: Successfully graduated, unless a waiver is approved, from the United States Army Civilian Police Academy.

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 BR-APF-W4LKAA NEW YORK AREA CMD AND FT HAMILTON DO NOT MAIL West Point, NY 10996 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk