The incumbent serves as a Supervisory Police Officer (SGT) within the NIH Division of Police and provides supervision and direction to a subordinate staff of police officers and lead police officers in providing a full range of police, security, and investigative services for the agency. The responsibility of the position is the investigation, apprehension, or detention of persons suspected of offenses against any criminal laws of the United States.

Duties

If selected for this position as a GS-0083-09 Supervisor Police Officer (Sergeant) your duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities, including planning and assigning work to staff based on priorities and schedules, balancing workload, and adjusting schedules and duty assignments as necessary among subordinate staff. Responsibility for investigation, apprehension, and detention of persons suspected of offenses against all applicable criminal laws of the United States. Provides leadership and supervision to police officers and lead police officers. Responds to alarms and calls involving crimes in progress and provides command supervision and leadership to staff on the scene and others in questioning individuals to determine the extent of the emergency. Acts promptly, decisively, and judiciously to analyze facts and take corrective actions that may involve decisions to make arrests or issue citations. Executes search and arrest warrants. Manages crime scenes and accident scenes. Administers first aid to the injured as required. Uses knowledge of police procedures, methods, and rules of evidence to conduct internal and external investigations. Prepares testimony for presentation in court and follows through, as necessary, until final disposition. Assists subordinate officers in the proper execution of the paperwork necessary to proceed forward with criminal cases. Executes all incident and criminal reports in the appropriate format. Assumes incident command and coordinates emergency response to critical incidents. Qualifies and maintains proficiency with assigned duty weapons. Performs a wide range of technical and administrative functions representing the senior management of the Division. Acts in place of the Lieutenant in their absence.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination, psychological examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases.
• This position has on-call or call-back requirements and nights, rotational shifts, weekends, and holidays hours. Overtime on an emergency basis.
• Pre-employment drug screening is required for this position.
• If selected, you must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle license or must be able to obtain a valid driver before a final offer of employment.
• If selected, you must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• The selectee may be required to use protective clothing. The selectee will be required to wear a uniform.
• Criminal history background checks are a required for this position.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended, which prohibits access to firearms by people convicted of crimes involving domestic violence or any felonious act.
• You must have reached your 21st birthday prior to an initial Federal Police Officer appointment.
• If selected for this position, you may be expected to travel 12 weeks for initial entrance level training at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). FLETC may be waived for eligible candidates.
• If selected, you will be required to obtain and maintain a CPR and First Aid Certification.
• If selected, you must be able to lift and move heavy items weighing 50 lbs. or more.
• If selected, you must be able to work outdoors under all weather conditions.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-09 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: conducting investigations of criminal acts and other offenses; responding to calls or alarms involving crimes in progress, threats, or suspicious activities; investigating, apprehending, and detaining persons suspected of criminal law offenses; preparing incident and criminal reports, testimony, and evidence; and managing and supervising, a civilian police force. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12294531

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Lori Palmer
• Phone: 301-594-3598
• Email: [email protected]