Law Enforcement Officer

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs • Belcourt, ND

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 1-Fort Totten Agency, and may be assigned to Belcourt, Fort Totten, or Fort Yates, North Dakota, or Lower Brule, South Dakota. The full performance level is GL-11; selection at a lower level includes training and development to perform the full-performance duties. Permanent Change of Station may be authorized. The position has been approved for Primary Law Enforcement Coverage and is a bargaining-unit position. Promotion potential is not guaranteed and any career ladder promotion is at management's discretion.

The Law Enforcement Officer enforces applicable Federal and Tribal laws in Indian Country; investigates criminal activity; works with other law enforcement agencies; apprehends violators; applies for and executes warrants; presents evidence and testifies before grand juries in felony cases; and trains and develops lower-graded officers. The position requires successful completion of mandatory basic and advanced training, as well as annual training to maintain qualifications under BIA OJS standards and policies. The employee must be certified to carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency.

Employment is subject to U.S. citizenship, a background investigation and favorable adjudication, required medical examinations, and pre-employment and random drug testing. The selectee must hold a valid driver's license and have a safe driving record within the four years immediately preceding submission of GSA Form 3607. Applicants must meet the applicable experience or education qualifications for the GL-07, GL-09, or GS-11 level by the announcement closing date. Employees must live within 50 miles of their assigned duty station unless the Director grants prior written approval. A one-year probationary period or two-year trial period may apply.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the applicable GL-07, GL-09, or GS-11 qualification requirements through specialized experience, education, or an allowed combination by the announcement closing date.
• At GL-07, specialized experience must include assisting with preliminary investigations, participating in patrols to enforce federal laws, and executing arrest warrants; alternatively, qualifying graduate education, superior academic achievement, or a qualifying combination may be used.
• At GL-09, specialized experience must include requesting and presenting justifications for arrest warrants, investigating criminal activities, prosecuting and apprehending violators, and maintaining evidence from collection through proper disposal; alternatively, qualifying graduate education or a qualifying combination may be used.
• At GS-11, specialized experience must include investigating criminal activities and securing and collecting evidence; issuing citations and filing criminal complaints; coordinating with law enforcement officers and agencies; informing public land users about procedures, laws, and regulations; and providing law-enforcement-protection feedback to bureau supervisors and employees. Alternatively, qualifying graduate education or a qualifying combination may be used.
• A background security investigation and favorable adjudication are required for appointment.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered.
• Must operate a government motor vehicle, possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the four years immediately before submission of GSA Form 3607.
• Must pass a pre-employment medical examination and may be subject to post-employment medical examinations to assess continued fitness.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing; a verified positive drug test disqualifies an applicant from appointment.
• Must meet the qualifications and be certified to carry a firearm, and must maintain firearm proficiency.
• Must successfully complete mandatory basic and advanced training and annual training required by BIA OJS standards and policies.
• Must not have Brady/Giglio violations or concerns.
• Must reside within 50 miles of the assigned duty station unless the Director grants prior written approval.
• Education used to qualify must be supported by transcripts or other documentation submitted by the announcement closing date; foreign education requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency or qualifying U.S. accreditation documentation.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Investigate criminal activities, including assault, homicide, robbery, vandalism, illegal possession of drugs or firearms, public intoxication, and traffic incidents.
• Enforce Federal and Tribal laws applicable to Indian Country.
• Collaborate with state, tribal, and federal law enforcement agencies on cases and other activities of mutual interest.
• Apprehend violators of Federal, Tribal, and/or State criminal laws.
• Apply for and execute search and arrest warrants.
• Testify and present evidence to grand juries in cases involving felony violations.
• Train and develop lower-graded law enforcement officers.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.
• Related non-Federal experience or qualifying retired uniformed-service experience may be credited toward annual leave accrual eligibility at managerial discretion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed