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: As Police Chief, Police/Provost Marshal Division, the incumbent is technically and administratively responsible for the law enforcement operations at a large or medium garrison within the Installation Management Command (IMCOM).

Duties

Exercise law enforcement jurisdiction with responsibility for investigating, apprehending or detaining persons suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States. Direct, through subordinate supervisors, civilian/military law enforcement and support personnel. Develop law enforcement programs and operating plans for the installation and is responsible for planning, supervising, and managing the operations of the division. Perform periodic and special statistical, financial and productivity analysis and evaluations of the short- and long-range requirements for and use of the Police Department resources. Conduct civilian personnel management responsibilities. Develop methods and procedures affecting overall operations and tasks subordinate supervisors.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• Must be able to successfully pass training, certification and qualification requirements related to law enforcement work functions: include, but not limited to, weapons, first aid/CPR, National Incident Management Systems training requirements.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment and recurring medical / psychiatric evaluation IAW AR 190-56.
• Pass a Physical Agility Test (PAT) within 30 days of hire date and annually thereafter IAW AR 190-56.
• Comply with and maintain the requirements of the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) IAW AR 190-56.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program.
• 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.
• Incumbent must be able obtain and maintain a valid Tier 3 (Secret) security investigation.
• Official Temporary Duty (TDY) travel up to 10% of the time may be required.
• 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: Incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations as directed by the Commander.
• May be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends, i.e., mandatory overtime, irregular and/or rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends, subject to recall to duty.
• Incumbent must maintain a functioning telephone to aid in contact during recall/emergency situations.
• A one-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This is an obligated position. This means that the former incumbent has reemployment rights back to this position.
• This position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency/mobilization. The incumbent must be exempted from recall to active duty.

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)Interagency 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 1998 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 duties supervising operational law enforcement activities to ensure standards and equipment is issued and maintained, identifying developmental and training needs, coordinating emergency responses between assigned patrol officers, fire, and other emergency units in order to respond to calls concerning reports of violations or complaints, arrest and apprehension of violators, and identifying problem areas and makes necessary changes in policies and procedures to correct deficiencies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityDecision MakingManaging Human ResourcesOral 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-11). This is an obligated position. This means that the former incumbent has reemployment rights back to this position. This position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency/mobilization. The incumbent must be exempted from recall to active duty.

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 FS-W6CDAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT KNOX DO NOT MAIL Fort Knox, KY 40121 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk