About the Position: serves as visitor control officer (VCO), responsible for oversight and management of the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index used for vetting visitors/contractors; enforce military, federal and state laws/regulations, investigate crimes, apprehends violators, and performs patrols within the jurisdiction of the military installation.

Duties

Operate the National Crime Information Center database/terminal in accordance with federal and state laws to transcribe and gather data and facts for NCIC-III vetting. Conduct investigations and ensure Commander and higher headquarters are aware of investigations status. Pursue and arrest individuals violating laws on the installation. Conduct traffic law enforcement patrol using specialized equipment such as radars and breathalyzer. Mentor and provide instruction and guidance to probationary police officers and guards. Take charge of crime and accident scenes, analyze facts, identify suspects and develop case information.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019 and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 making it a felony for anyone convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition.
• Shift work is required and overtime as needed. This may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be willing and able to perform “on-call” work as necessary.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state/government driver’s license.
• Undergo and pass annual physical examination.
• Graduate from a 9-week U.S. Army Military Police School (USAMPS) Dept. of Army Civilian Police Academy.
• Pass entry-level and annual re-certification of Department of Army Police Physical Agility Test (PAT).
• Perform and pass a weapons qualification test and maintain required regulatory certifications (e.g.; use of pepper spray, baton handling, smoke/percussion grenade use, less than lethal, TASER, shotgun, etc).
• Maintain certification on the following law enforcement systems: NCIC-III, Incident Command System (ICS), and Army Law Enforcement Reporting and Tracking Systems (ALERTS).
• Obtain and maintain certification to operate the NCIC-III terminal.
• Be able to operate in chemical protective (CBRNE) gear for extended periods of time.
• Obtain and maintain certification of a RADAR (speed control) device.
• Pass a semi-annual written Use of Force examination.
• Wear a uniform and required regulatory associated gear (to include body armor).
• Obtain and maintain an Individual Reliability Program certification.
• A medical screening/examination is required (in accordance with Army Regulation 190-56, Appendices B and C); immunizations are required.
• Must be able to pass an annual physical agility test to standards in AR 190-56 and maintain a level of fitness sufficient to perform physically demanding tasks expected in a force protection/law enforcement first responder environment.

Qualifications

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. Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed 1 year by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition. 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 Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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: To qualify for this position you must possess one year of specialized experience which includes experience operating National Crime Information Center systems for vetting visitors and un-cleared contactors under local and state laws and regulations and Army regulations and policies; experience reviewing, analyzing and interpreting data to make determinations on granting or denying access; experience must have 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 . 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: Access ControlArrest/ApprehensionInstallation Security, Access Control, and Traffic ManagementTechnical CompetenceWritten 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-06).

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 GL-W390AA MCALESTER ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT DO NOT MAIL McAlester, OK 74501 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk