About the Position: This is a permanent Police Officer position and MAY BE FILLED AT THE GS-06, OR GS-07 LEVEL. Full performance is GS 7. The incumbent may be non-competitively promoted pending time-in-grade requirements, demonstrated ability to perform the next level/grade duties and completion of required training. Recruitment, relocation and/or retention incentives MAY BE authorized for this position.

Duties

Exercise search and arrest authority, detain witnesses, apprehend suspects, and interview witnesses. The duties described below are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence, and limited complexity. Collect and preserve evidence. Conduct long and short-term investigations on criminal cases. Conduct traffic law enforcement patrol using specialized equipment such as radar and breathalyzer. Operate National Crime Information Center terminal in accordance with federal and state laws. Respond to and investigate emergency calls, complaints and other calls for service.

Requirements

• Incumbent must be able to successfully pass training, certification and qualification requirements related to law enforcement work functions as prescribed by policy, regulations or statutes.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• 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.
• A pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter is required to ensure the continued, required level of physical and mental health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• Incumbent must pass, within 90 days of being hired and annually thereafter, a physical agility test IAW AR 190-56, Chapter 2.
• This position is covered by the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) and has been designated by the Department of Army as critical to the national or internal security.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Incumbent must meet the requirements of AR 190-56 to include the requirement to wear a uniform and maintain a high state of uniform appearance and personal hygiene.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• This position is subject to a criminal history background check.
• Incumbent is subject to possible civil action due to improper exercises of authority injudicious use of force in the apprehension or detention of individuals.
• The work requires extended periods of physical exertion derived from such activities as running, walking, and occasionally lifting, pushing and/or carrying items weighing 50 pounds or more.
• The incumbent may be required to push or drag heavy weights of 150 pounds or more and defend oneself or others against physical attack.
• The work involves moderate and high risks and possible endangerment of life or serious injury that requires the exercise of safety precautions and use of personal protective equipment.
• Position requires the incumbent to successfully graduate from the United States Army Civilian Police Academy within 12 months of hire date unless grandfathered or exempt.

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)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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. To Qualify for the GS 06 Level: Specialized Experience required: One year of specialized experience which includes applying laws and regulations to law enforcement or armed security operations and 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-05). To Qualify for the GS 07 level: Specialized Experience required: One year of specialized experience which includes applying law enforcement laws and regulations to police operations, practices and techniques; assisting with law enforcement investigations; and 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-06). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Arrest/ApprehensionCriminal InvestigationTechnical CompetenceTraffic Control Time in Grade Requirement for GS 06: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05). Time in Grade Requirement for GS 07: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06). This is a developmental position and may be filled at either the GS-06, or GS-07 level. If the position is filled at the GS-06 level, the incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to GS-07 pending time-in-grade requirements and demonstrated ability to perform the next level/grade duties and required training. All applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements within thirty (30) days after the closing date of the announcements.

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 EX-APF-W6B7AA US ARMY GARRISON FT LEAVENWORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]