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 Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Police Officer (Desk Sergeant) with responsibility to direct, coordinate, and oversee desk operations.

Duties

Serve as a Police Officer (Desk Sergeant) assigned to shift operations with responsibility to direct, coordinate, and oversee desk operations. Dispatch police officers to investigate incidents and assist in emergencies. Inspect personnel to ensure they have appropriate equipment and meet appearance standards. Maintain knowledge of facilities opening, closing, and duress procedures for all locations. Ensure all regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to the placement of personnel in the cell has been complied with prior to the placement of the individual into the cell. Assume the technical duties and responsibilities of the Shift Supervisor with full control of the assigned shift when designated. Responsible for the operation of the Police Desk. Receive and record radio, telephone and personal messages, requests for information and assistance. Act as the point of contact in an emergency followed by the supervisory police officer. Interpret rules, regulations, and operating procedures; answer general inquiries.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Requires the incumbent to carry firearms or other weapons authorized for their jurisdictions and required to re-familiarize themselves with authorized weapons periodically and demonstrate skill/proficiency in their use.
• Requires the incumbent to possess, or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
• Call back and emergency overtime are regular requirements of this position.
• Requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Work requires the employee to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• Incumbent must undergo and successfully pass an initial and annual physical examination and continue to be physically fit to perform the duties of a Desk Sergeant.
• Duties require the incumbent to wear a prescribed uniform while on duty.
• Employee must successfully complete the emergency 911 operators course, qualified breathalyzer and NCIC terminal operator within12 months of employment.
• This position meets the criteria for compliance with Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and random testing thereafter.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Incumbent must have successfully graduated from the United States Army Civilian Police Academy unless grandfathered in or has a current approved waiver from the Office of the Provost Marshal General (OPMG).
• Position is Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Requires the incumbent to undergo and successfully pass initial and annual re-certification of standard Army physical agility test.
• Requires the incumbent to be certified in the use of radar detection equipment and alcohol detection equipment.
• Work may involve lifting and carrying heavy objects of up to 50 pounds.

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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Maintaining order and protecting life and property; 2) Receiving and/or relaying radio, telephone, and/or personal messages involving emergencies, complaints, violations, criminal activity, or accidents; 3) Enforcing laws, regulations, and/or policies; 4) Reviewing and/or preparing law enforcement reports or documents; and 5) Utilizing a law enforcement related information system such as the Army Law Enforcement Reporting and Tracking System (ALERTS). 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 FS-W4LKAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT HAMILTON DO NOT MAIL Fort Hamilton, NY 11252 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk