This position is located in the PFPA, Law Enforcement Directorate. As a Police Officer, the primary responsibilities are for force protection, security, and law enforcement in the NCR for the people, facilities, infrastructure, and other resources at the Pentagon Reservation and for DoD activities and DoD occupied facilities not under the jurisdiction of a Military Department.

Duties

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: Responsible for providing force protection, security and response force for dealing with threats including basic armed assaults, explosive, chemical and other attacks or surveillance directed against the Pentagon and DoD delegated buildings. Maintains liaison with local and Federal Law Enforcement and emergency services officials to ensure adequate coordination of plans and programs. Maintains liaison with U.S. Attorney and local prosecutor offices and ensures that all violations of U.S. and state laws and codes committed on PFPA controlled facilities are presented for prosecutions. Plans and manages protection assignment involving senior U.S. government officials and foreign diplomats. Provides assistance to the U.S. Service during visits by the President/Vice President and other protected officials. Supervises and monitors internal discipline, complaint reception procedures and internal discipline investigations. Seeks and develops programs and techniques that will minimize the potential for employs misconduct.

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
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This position is subject to the DoD Priority Placement Program
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a "TS/SCI" security clearance.
• The employee must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license from the jurisdiction where he or she resides.
• This position is designated as Drug Testing Required. The employee is subject to random urinalysis testing in accordance with guidelines.
• The employee must meet requirements of "Lautenberg Agreement" which outline rules regarding carrying of firearms.
• The employee must qualify bi-annually with assigned weapon(s).
• This position has been designated as EMERGENCY ESSENTIAL. The employee must be able to continue to perform the duties of this position in the event of a crisis until relieved by proper authority.
• This position is subject to recall 24/7 and the employee is required to work shifts; days off vary.
• Retention in this position is contingent upon the successful completion and passing of all agency-trained requirements.

Qualifications

Continued Condition of Employment The employee must be in a constant state of physical readiness and must be capable of demonstrating maximum physical exertion without warning. Any hesitancy, reluctance, or inability to fully engage in a critical situation that requires full-unrestricted physical capabilities could have tragic, if not fatal, consequences. This position requires the employee to take and pass annual medical and physical fitness examinations; to carry and qualify with PFPA designated weapons twice a year on a test; to wear personal protective equipment, i.e., ballistic vest, etc.; and to pass all designated PFP A certification programs. This includes being trained and then qualifying in how to deal with an "active shooter''. He or she must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of the position without risk to themselves or others. 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. In addition, the position requires common physical characteristics and abilities in agility, dexterity, and strength to endure regular and recurring physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking, driving, bending, stooping, carrying, or dragging unconscious victims up or down multiple flights of stairs, moving heavy or unwieldy objects over 50 pounds, running, climbing, crouching, crawling and kneeling during pursuit possibly in restricted, dark and hot or cold spaces, or defending oneself or others against physical attacks, possible exposure to explosives, chemicals, or other weapons of mass destruction. As a police officer representing PFP A, it is essential that the employee present a professional and competent image, with a clean, neatly pressed uniform or attire. Safety and effective performance require a well-groomed and tidy appearance, proper decorum and appropriate responses. 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/ You may qualify at the AD-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the AD-13 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to . 1) Manages administrative, logistical, training, and standardized programs; 2) Develops responses procedures for a wide variety of threats to include terrorist attacks, demonstrations, and special events; AND 3) Manages criminal investigations of follow-up investigations of all criminal activity. 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 time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

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