This position is located in various directorates, divisions, and offices throughout PFPA, supporting investigations involving: criminal acts; protective intelligence matters; personnel misconduct; administrative matters; inspections and PSMs. Positions are located in the Threat Management Directorate.

Duties

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Maintains an area of assigned responsibility in order to implement the security plan in support of the safety of the HRP. Performs the full range of criminal investigative duties, involving criminal. administrative violations against persons and property. Conducts crime scene processing for evidence, records crime scene. Recommends necessary corrective action for identified deficiencies.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment and are subjected to random drug testing
• This position may be subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program
• The incumbent must adhere to DoD Standards of Conduct
• Position may require travel extensively outside the continental United States in combat zones as well as outside of the assigned office commuting area to conduct investigations, attend training and conferences.
• Position requires constant state of physical readiness and must be capable of demonstrating maximum physical exertion without warning.
• Position requires the employee to take and pass annual medical and physical examinations; to carry and qualify with PFPA designated weapons.
• This position is Mission Essential. Mission Essential employees are expected to report for, or remain at, work in dismissal or closure situations due to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, or other emergency situations
• The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from the jurisdiction from where he or she resides
• The incumbent of this position must be in constant state of physical readiness and must be capable of demonstrating maximum physical exertion without warning.
• The following medical requirements apply to all employees: good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, emotional and mental stability, and the ability to hear the conversational voice
• LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT: This position requires the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, USC Section 992(g)).

Qualifications

Continued Condition of Employment This position is covered by the law enforcement officer retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C § 8336(c) and 5 U.S.C. § 8412(d). In accordance with DoDI 1400.25-V336, January 22, 2015, the maximum entry age for covered primary positions is 37. Applicants for this position must be appointed by the last day of the month in which they become age 37, unless there is sufficient prior Federal Service in a covered primarily law enforcement or firefighter position to permit retirement on or before the mandatory retirement age for these types of positions. The age restriction may not apply if you are a preference-eligible veteran and you are granted a waiver. However, there is no guarantee that an exception will be granted. This position is identified as a covered position under the PFPA Civilian Mobility Program, Regulation 1400.24. Candidates selected for this position on or after 02/13/2018 must sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment. PFPA may relocate covered positions and covered employees in permanent changes of duty station between PFPA duty locations in the National Capital Region; Raven Rock Mountain Complex (Adams County, Pennsylvania); Glynco, Georgia; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania or Baltimore, Maryland and potentially other locations to improve mission effectiveness or enhance individual career progression. The employee may be required to travel extensively outside the continental United States (OCONUS) in combat zones, as well as outside of the assigned office commuting area to conduct investigations with a DoD nexus; attend trainings, meetings and conferences; provide, or gather information, and to receive or present briefings. ??? For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ if applicable You may qualify at the GS-12 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates: 1) Conducting criminal or administrative investigations or protective service related to personnel or facilities; and 2) Providing guidance to officials involved in investigations or protective service operations; and 3) Presenting reports of investigation or special security assessments to internal or external partners. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates: 1) Plans, organizes and conducts surveillance, interviews-suspects, subjects, complaints, and witnesses; and 2) Conducts crime scenes processing for evidence, records crime scene; and 3) Analyzes criminal complaints, determines certain patterns and trends of related to criminal activities, and recommends appropriate action to be taken consistent with investigative findings. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Pentagon Force Protection Agency Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Email: [email protected]