The position is located in the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA). Law Enforcement Directorate, Pentagon Police Division, Special Operation Branch. As a Police Officer, the primary responsibilities are for force protection, security, and law enforcement in the NCR for the people, facilites, infrastructure, and other resources at the Pentagon Reservation and for DoD activities and DoD occupied facilities not under the jursidiction of a Military Department.

Duties

Incumbent typical work assignments may include the following: The employee patrols a designated area to preserve law and order; investigates complaints, disturbances, accidents, and reported criminal activities; testifies in court. Checks badges and identification cards of incoming personnel. Conducts preliminary investigations of surveillance and suspicious persons on and around the Pentagon Reservation. Controls crowds for various events, including many National Security Special Events, Presidential Inaugurations, annual marathons, protests (Which may require mass arrests), and ceremonies at the 9/11 Memorial The incumbent supervises employees that demonstrate the ability to perform the full range of police officer functions in addition to the full duties and responsibilities of the Explosive Detection Dogs Team (EDD).

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
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance
• The employee must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license from the jurisdiction where he or she resides
• This position requires you to meet requirements of "Lautenberg Agreement" which outline rules regarding carrying of firearms.
• This position requires you to qualify bi-annually with assigned weapon(s).
• This position is subject to recall 24/7 and the employee is required to work shifts; days off vary.
• The incumbent of this position must be in constant state of physical readiness and must be capable of demonstrating maximum physical exertion without warning
• 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.
• As a police officer representing PFPA, it is essential that the employee present a professional and competent image, with a clean, neatly pressed uniform or attire.
• Retention in this position is contingent upon the successful completion and passing of all agency training requirements.
• It is required that the canine reside with the officer and the home must have a fence not lower than four (4) feet with a lockable gate.
• Must be currently certified K9 handler with PFPA.

Qualifications

Additional Conditions of Employment This position is identified as a covered position under the PFPA Civilian Mobility Program, Regulation 1400.24. Candidates selected for this position on or after September 28, 2015 must sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment. PFPA may relocate covered positions and covered employees in permanent changes of duty station between PFPA duty locations in the National Capital Region; Raven Rock Mountain Complex (Adams County, Pennsylvania); Glynco, Georgia; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania or Baltimore, Maryland and potentially other locations to improve mission effectiveness or enhance individual career progression. Mission essential employees may be required to report for, or remain at, work in dismissal or closure situations due to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, or other emergency situations (e.g., building closure due to power outage) causing disruptions of government operations This position requires you 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 PFPA certification programs. 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-09 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the AD-07 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to 1) Interpreting and applying laws to assess violations of state and/or federal laws, regulations, statues, or articles; 2) Performing patrol duties by applying and enforcing traffic rules, directives, and procedures; 3) Performing contingency actions in response to incidents, emergencies, and hostile actions (e.g. active shooter, hazardous material spill, bomb threats) as a member of a law enforcement response force; 4) Conducting inspections of buildings and vehicles utilizing a canine to locate explosive devices; and 5) Providing care, maintenance, and training to Explosives Detection Dog (EDD) in accordance with instructions and guidelines.. 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, education, 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]