This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Shortage Category and/or Critical Need Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located in the Garrison Directorate of Operations, Law Enforcement Division. The incumbent serves as a Lead Police Officer assigned under the authority of the Senior Commander at IMCOM supported installations.

Duties

Serves as a Lead Police Officer to maintain law and order, preserve the peace; protect life and civil rights on a military installation. Conducts and/or participates in civilian training regarding various law enforcement topics conducted on an Army installation. Conducts and/or participates in unscheduled exercises based on past activities encountered on the installation to ensure future proper response. Responds to Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) alarms. Reviews police reports, patrol reports and ongoing investigations for accuracy and compliance. Provides on the job and field training to new employees.

Requirements

• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This position requires Rotating Shift work.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Pre-Appointment and Annual Physical Examination required
• Must pass the record Physical Ability Test (PAT) within 30 days of t entry on duty date
• Must qualify and maintain qualification for the Individual Reliability Program.
• Required to wear the Department of the Army Civilian Police (DACP) uniform and other required safety apparel.
• Adhere to appearance and hygiene standards, In Accordance With (IAW) Army Regulation (AR) 190-56.
• Required working overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotational basis around a 24-hour day, 7 days a week.
• Complete and pass required computer training from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).
• Required to meet the Lautenberg Amendment requirements and sign the Department of Defense's (DD) Form 2760 (Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition).
• Required to pass semiannual weapons qualification(s).
• Complete and pass initial/annual Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification/re-certification.
• Must have graduated from the required U.S. Army Civilian Police Academy (USACPA) at the Law Enforcement Training Center, Ft Leonard Wood, MO, or be willing to attend within a year of hire, (cont in next requirement)
• (cont from the prior requirement) or have an approved waiver/exemption or grandfathered by the Office of the Provost Marshall General.
• This position requires pre-employment drug testing and random testing thereafter.
• This is a Mission Essential designated position and subject to immediate recall.

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: I have one year of specialized experience that provided knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property; which includes responding to investigating emergency calls, complaints; conducting search and arrests to detains witnesses or apprehend suspects, interview witnesses; and collects and preserves evidence and conducts long and short-term investigations to identify suspects and develops case information for use in a court of law. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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 requirements using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address BK-APF-W0WFAA US ARMY GARRISON REDSTONE DO NOT MAIL Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk