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: The incumbent will serve as a Lead Police Officer assigned under the authority of the Senior Commander at IMCOM supported installations. This position responds to and investigates emergency calls, complaints and other calls for service. **see additional information***

Duties

Attend guard mounts with prior shift and succeeding shifts to ensure daily activities are passed on. Process and review law enforcement reports for accuracy and completeness through the Army Law Enforcement Report System before final submission to Police Administration. Process suspects in accordance with established booking policies and procedures such takes fingerprint and collecting DNA samples. Assist the Duty Officer and/or Patrol Supervisor during accidents and criminal incidents by Initiating emergency actions. Maintain communications with Law Enforcement (DACP and Military Police) personnel and passes directions and information to patrols on assignment. 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

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position requires a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• Mission Essential: In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear a prescribed uniform.
• Incumbent may be required to wear chemical protection masks, gloves, and other protective equipment, and may be required to be certified in the use of aerosol irritants and baton.
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain certifications for CPR/first aid techniques; TASER, radar guns, breath alcohol analysis instruments, and other tasks.
• This position requires the incumbent to be proficient in the use of assigned firearms/weapons and successfully complete qualification and re-certification semi-annually and thereafter of Firearms Testing
• This position requires the incumbent to attend the US Army Military Police School Civilian Police Academy and successfully graduate, unless incumbent has a current approved waiver/exception from the Office of the Provost Marshal General.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) experience applying laws/policies to determine applicable charges and violations; 2) experience taking charge of an accident scene and conduct investigations; 3) operate radar equipment when enforcing traffic regulations or laws; and 4) experience in law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques 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-07).

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-W12KAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG JBLM DO NOT MAIL Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]