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: The position is located with the Directorate of Emergency Services, Police/Provost Marshall Division, Canine Branch, on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

Duties

Perform law enforcement work to maintain law and order, preserve the peace, protect life and civil rights, detect and investigate crimes. Perform patrols within the jurisdiction of the military installation as a Military Working Dog (MWD) Handler. Arrest or apprehend violators. Conducts preliminary investigations utilizing a Military Working Dog to search out illegal narcotics, explosive devices. Apprehend and take into custody suspected violators associated with any crime that may have been committed. Performs advanced on/off leash obedience, controlled aggression, safely utilizes MWD in congested areas. Enforces the laws of the United States, the Uniform Code of Military Justice and applicable local regulations involving persons and property. Provides response to interpreted messages, (e.g., broadcasts Attempt to Locate/Be on the lookout to patrols, types of response to sending agency, briefs appropriate person as to content of message, etc.)

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able obtain and maintain a valid Tier 3 (Secret) security investigation.
• Official Temporary Duty (TDY) up to 10% of the time may be required.
• Successfully graduated from the United States Army Civilian Police Academy, unless incumbent has a current approved waiver/exemption or grandfathered from the Office of the Provost Marshal General.
• Successfully graduated from the Department of Defense, Military Working Dog Handler Course or complete within one year of hire date.
• Must be able to successfully pass training, certification and qualification requirements related to LE and MWD work functions as prescribed by policy, regulations or statutes.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment and recurring medical evaluation. Pass a Physical Agility Test (PAT) within 30 days of hire date and annually thereafter.
• Comply with requirements and maintain certification under the Individual Reliability Program (IRP).
• This is a Drug Testing Designated Position.
• The 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 covers this position. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and be able to obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator’s license.
• 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.
• Designated Mission Essential Position.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority 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: One year of specialized experience which includes performing a full range of Military Working Dog team response from initial response to court appearance and for the range of incidents from minor to those involving contraband or a serious breach of national security. Experience with Military Working Dog training program to military and civilian teams and conduct on-post evaluations and prepares teams for certifications. Must have 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. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Access ControlAccountabilityEducation and TrainingOral CommunicationWritten Communication 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).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address EU-APF-W12KAA JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD DO NOT MAIL Tacoma, WA 98433 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk