Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: Position serves as a Lead Police Officer with direct responsibility for 3 or more civilian police officers or Military Police officers. This position requires successful graduation from the United States Army Civilian Police Academy within 12 months of hire date unless exempt.

Duties

Respond to and investigate emergency calls. Exercise search and apprehension authority, interview witnesses, apprehend suspects. Collect and preserve evidence, conduct long and short-term investigations on criminal cases. Appear in court to provide sworn testimony on investigative process, evidence gathered, witness' statements in criminal and traffic courts. Conduct traffic law enforcement patrol and issue citations. Instruct employees on job techniques, check on work in progress and answer questions on procedures and regulatory directives. Report to supervisor on performance, progress and training needs of employees.

Requirements

• 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. An assessment of suitability and character is required annually.
• 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, grooming standards and personal hygiene.
• 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.
• Work requires physical exertion such as running, walking, and occasionally lifting, pushing and/or carrying items weighing 50 pounds or more. It requires stamina, physical agility and dexterity and the strength to pursue, apprehend or detain.
• 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 possible endangerment of life or serious injury that requires the exercise of safety precautions and use of personal protective equipment such as ballistic vests, coats, gloves, boots, goggles, masks, shields, etc.
• 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.
• Position is subject to the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment. This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.
• 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.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment medical examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• 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.
• Incumbent must pass, within 90 days of being hired and annually thereafter, a physical agility test.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• 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.
• You must have graduated from the United States Army Civilian Police Academy or graduate within 12 months of hire date, unless you have a current approved waiver/exemption or are grandfathered from the Office of the Provost Marshal General.
• 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.

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. Specialized experience required: At least one FULL year of specialized experience at or equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing law enforcement duties to include enforcing traffic laws, issuing traffic tickets, questioning or apprehending violators of federal or local laws; assisting with law enforcement investigations; and maintaining order and protecting life and property. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsCriminal LawInstallation Security, Access Control, and Traffic ManagementLeadershipViolation Detection Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07). All applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements within thirty (30) days after the closing date of the announcements. Current employees applying under VEOA are subject to time-in-grade restrictions like any other GS employee.

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]