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: The primary purpose of the position is to perform law enforcement work, maintain law and order, preserve the peace, protect life and civil rights, detect and investigate crimes, arrest or apprehend violators, and perform patrols within the jurisdiction of the military installation.

Duties

Conduct law enforcement duties at interior and exterior gates by ensuring proper Identification of all pedestrians or motor traffic. Perform patrol duties alone and take action based upon knowledge of laws, statutes, and procedures. Utilize all collection procedures of evidence for use in investigations and prosecutions. Write reports of incidents. Conduct search of persons and vehicles entering or leaving the installation as directed or when probable cause exists. Maintain traffic control at shift changes; enforce traffic regulations controls. Serve on permanent or rotating shifts at fixed access control points (ACP), or vehicle patrols assigned to a specific area. Ensure security of access to installation, buildings, and areas within the installation in order to protect critical property. Maintain vigilance against acts of sabotage, espionage, theft, violence, and infractions of rules. May be required to perform Desk Sergeant/Dispatch responsibilities. Determine degree of severity of the incident or accident and to be able to dispatch appropriately qualified team (experience and/or special training) to investigate and/or to lend assistance as appropriate.

Requirements

• 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 Tier 2 Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• 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.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment and recurring medical evaluation.
• Incumbent must wear a uniform and comply with the Army Civilian Police Dress and maintain a high state of appearance and hygiene in accordance with AR 190-56.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential".
• Pass a Physical Agility Test (PAT) within 30 days of hire date and annually thereafter.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment and recurring medical / psychiatric evaluation.
• Comply with and maintain the requirements of the Individual Reliability Program (IRP).
• Successfully pass training, certification and qualification requirements. These include, but not limited to: weapons qualifications, first aid/CPR and National Incident Management System (NIMS) training requirements.
• Incumbent must successfully graduate from the United States Army Civilian Police Academy within 1 year of hire, unless incumbent has a current approved waiver from the Office of the Provost Marshal General.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. IAW AR600-85, a DA 5019R Condition of Employment must be signed for mandatory drug testing.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• Incumbent must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license and be able to obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Hours of work is subject to irregular and/or rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Incumbent is required to work overtime as directed and is subject to recall for emergency overtime.
• Incumbent is subject to possible civil and criminal action due to improper exercises of authority or injudicious use of force in the apprehension or detention of individuals.
• Position is a TERM NTE 2 Years.

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) Applying laws and regulations to law enforcement operations, practices and techniques; 2) Maintains order, protects life and property; 3) Pursuing/apprehending persons fleeing a crime scene or attempting to resist arrest; and 4) Performing criminal investigative duties which include preserving evidence and interrogating suspects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

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-W6CCAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT JACKSON DO NOT MAIL Fort Jackson, SC 29207 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk