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. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Police Officers to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Police Officer performing a broad range of law enforcement, investigation, crime prevention, traffic control, and community policing.

Duties

Perform a broad range of law enforcement, investigation, crime prevention, traffic control, and community policing. Respond to and investigate offences against persons and property. Respond to volatile situations such as terrorist attacks, hostage situations, and armed robbery. Question and apprehend suspects utilizing the appropriate level of authorized force. Investigate traffic accidents to include the collection of technical data and interview subjects with knowledge of the accident or incident. Conduct traffic and security patrols to enforce federal, state, Department of Defense, Department of the Army and local regulations. Write incident and activity reports. Serve as a desk sergeant performing operation and administrative duties. Direct, escort and protect VIP’s and visitors. Provide installation access control.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Requires Secret Clearance (Tier 3).
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. IAW AR 600-85, a DA 5019 Condition of Employment must be signed for mandatory drug testing.
• 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.
• Incumbent must possess a valid state driver’s license and be able to obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Official Temporary Duty (TDY) up to 10% of the time may be required.
• Hours of work is subject to irregular and/or rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Incumbent is required to work overtime as directed and is subject to recall for emergency overtime.
• Applicants must successfully graduate from the United States Army Civilian Police Academy within 12 months of hire date; unless incumbent has a current approved waiver/exception from the Office of the Provost Marshal General (OPMG).
• 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.
• This position requires certification in cardio pulmonary resuscitation and first aid.
• Incumbent must meet the requirements of AR 190-56 (The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program). Prior to appointment you must agree in writing to adhere to these conditions of employment.
• This position requires an initial and periodic medical examination to assess your ability to take the Physical Ability Test and to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This position requires you to pass the record Physical Ability Test (PAT) within 30 days of being hired and annually thereafter.
• This position requires the selectee to qualify annually for the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) as explained in IAW 190-56, Chapter 3.
• This position is designated as Mission Essential (IAW DODI 3024.42 and DTM 17-004) during Inclement Weather Conditions or other designed/identified emergency conditions.
• 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.
• Incumbent will be required to successfully complete a Police Officer Field Training Program within 6 months upon initial assignment to law enforcement duties and maintain certification.
• This Term position is subject to a one year trial period. Employees serving a trial period can be removed with limited appeal rights.
• This is a Term position scheduled to last 13 months. A term position may be extended to a maximum of six years depending upon the needs of management.

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. GS-06 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes work utilizing basic laws and regulations to maintain order or protect life or property; conducting vehicle or foot patrols; controlling access to restricted areas by verifying credentials; responding to calls for assistance; or conducting personal or vehicle searches. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). GS-07 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes work utilizing laws and regulations to maintain order or protect life or property; responding to calls for assistance or emergency situations; arresting or mirandizing suspects; conducting investigations of crimes or preserving evidence; conducting vehicle or foot patrols; or conducting personal or vehicle searches. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (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 FU-W1DC04 US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT DIX DO NOT MAIL Devens, MA 01434 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk