Law Enforcement Officer

Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs • Nett Lake, MN

14h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 7-Nett Lake Agency, in Nett Lake, Minnesota. It is a bargaining-unit position, and Permanent Change of Station may be authorized. The full-performance level is GL-11; selection at a lower level includes training and development to perform the full-performance duties. The position has primary law enforcement coverage, a residency requirement to live within 50 miles of the assigned duty station unless prior written approval is obtained, and a career ladder promotion that is discretionary and not guaranteed.

The officer enforces Federal and Tribal laws applicable to Indian Country; investigates criminal activity; works with other law enforcement agencies; apprehends violators; applies for and executes search and arrest warrants; and testifies and presents evidence to grand juries in felony cases. The officer may also train and develop lower-graded law enforcement officers.

Employment is contingent on required background investigation and adjudication, medical examinations, drug testing, firearm eligibility and proficiency, and successful completion of mandatory basic and advanced training. Annual training is required to maintain qualifications. Applicants must meet the stated qualifications, including applicable experience or education requirements at the GL-07, GL-09, or GS-11 level, and the maximum entry-age requirements unless an applicable exception or waiver applies.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must successfully complete a background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a safe driving record within the four years immediately preceding submission of GSA Form 3607.
• Must pass a pre-employment medical examination and may be subject to post-employment medical examinations.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Must be qualified and certified to carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency; applicants must not have disqualifying conditions under the Gun Control Act and Lautenberg Amendment.
• Must live within 50 miles of the assigned duty station unless written prior approval is obtained.
• 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 meet the applicable GL-07, GL-09, or GS-11 experience, education, or combination requirements by the announcement closing date.
• For GL-07, qualifying specialized experience includes assisting with preliminary investigations, participating in specified patrols to enforce federal laws, and executing arrest warrants; qualifying education includes one year of graduate education or superior academic achievement, or an eligible combination.
• For GL-09, qualifying specialized experience includes requesting and presenting justifications for arrest warrants, conducting criminal investigations, prosecuting and apprehending law violators, and maintaining evidence through its proper disposal; qualifying education includes two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or an LL.B. or J.D. in a related field, or an eligible combination.
• For GS-11, qualifying specialized experience includes investigating criminal activity and securing evidence, issuing citations and filing criminal complaints, coordinating with law enforcement agencies, informing public land users about procedures and laws, and providing supervisors and employees feedback on law enforcement protection issues; qualifying education includes three full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education, a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or an LL.M. in a related field, or an eligible combination.
• The maximum entry age is 37 unless the applicant has qualifying prior federal civilian law enforcement experience or is a preference-eligible veteran; required supporting documentation must be provided to claim a veteran age waiver.
• Merit Promotion candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Applicants qualifying through education must submit transcripts or other supporting documentation; foreign education requires the specified equivalency documentation.

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.
• Coordinate with state, tribal, and other federal law enforcement agencies on cases and 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.
• Operate a government motor vehicle.
• Maintain firearm proficiency and complete required annual training.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Related qualifying non-federal experience or retired uniformed-service experience may be credited toward a higher annual leave accrual rate at management's discretion.

What This Job Offers

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