Lead Police Officer

Air Education and Training Command • Maxwell AFB, AL

19d

About The Position

The Lead Police Officer serves as a work leader, planning, organizing, and coordinating the activities of three or more employees. The position provides law enforcement and force protection, preserves the peace, detects and investigates crimes, apprehends violators, and responds to emergencies. The officer serves as a Field Training Officer for security forces personnel assigned to operational flights and enforces federal and assimilated local laws within the assigned federal jurisdiction.

The position performs the full spectrum of police duties, investigates crimes and complaints not assigned to AFOSI or higher-level squadron detectives, and conducts surveillance to gather information, identify criminal activity, and monitor suspects during warrant service. The incumbent works an uncommon schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, rotating shifts, and recall. This mission-essential role involves law-enforcement hazards, firearms, protective equipment, physical fitness requirements, and specialized training and certifications.

The appointment is term NTE 13 months and may be extended without further competition. The role requires at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, along with applicable federal time-in-grade requirements for eligible merit promotion applicants. No education qualification requirement is stated.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent; applicants must show detailed relevant experience on their resume.
• Eligible merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements, including one year at GS-07 for GS-08.
• Knowledge of law enforcement procedures, training requirements, operating methods, investigative procedures, and methods for preventing or resolving offenses.
• Knowledge of access-control procedures for areas with stringent security requirements.
• Knowledge of appropriate use of force and self-defense, including ability to subdue and control individuals as required.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles with gross weight of 7,000 pounds or less and loading capacity of one ton or less, including two- or four-wheel-drive vehicles.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, and other law enforcement agencies.
• Ability to establish priorities, monitor workflow, adjust assignments, provide on-the-job training and guidance, and communicate feedback and instructions.
• Must qualify to use firearms, have access to firearms, and sign DD Form 2760; individuals convicted of misdemeanor or felony domestic violence may not occupy the position.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Must pass a pre-employment medical examination, periodic medical examinations, and initial and annual physical fitness and agility tests; must meet hearing and color, contrast, and depth perception standards.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Must wear a uniform and meet applicable dress and appearance standards.
• Must work an uncommon tour that includes nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, rotating shifts, and recall.
• Must wear approved protective clothing and equipment, such as body armor, helmets, personal protective equipment, boots, traffic vests, or chemical protective equipment.
• Must hold an appropriate, valid driver's license and be able to operate Security Forces vehicles and installed equipment.
• Must pass formal law enforcement training school as determined by HAF/A4S and receive DoD Peace Officer Standardization and Training Certification.
• Must obtain first responder certifications in CPR, self-aid buddy care, and first aid, and maintain them annually; recurring specialized-tactics training is required.
• Must be able to employ small-unit infantry/SWAT tactics, including active-shooter response, while wearing protective gear for extended periods.
• Must obtain and maintain a government travel card; occasional travel away from the normal duty station may be required.
• Must obtain and maintain listed position qualifications and certifications, including Flight Armorer, NCIC, DBIDS, SFST, SFMIS, AFJIS, EMP, ECMX, EDD, DDEX, SUAS, and other specified systems, equipment, and methods.
• Must complete required duty position evaluations within the first two years of employment and be reevaluated under applicable standards.
• Must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot become a member of the Ready Reserve.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, depending on appointment type.
• Must report significant medical threshold shifts in health status or medication requirements to the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate the activities of three or more employees as a work leader.
• Conduct training as a Field Training Officer for security forces personnel assigned to operational flights.
• Perform the full spectrum of police officer duties within assigned jurisdictions.
• Investigate crimes and complaints outside the scope of AFOSI or higher-level squadron detectives.
• Conduct surveillance to obtain information, identify criminal conduct or activity, and monitor suspects while serving warrants.
• Provide law enforcement and force protection, preserve the peace, detect and investigate crimes, apprehend violators, and respond to emergencies.
• Obtain and maintain required position qualifications and certifications, complete duty position evaluations, and maintain required first responder training.
• Operate Security Forces vehicles and installed equipment and use firearms and other authorized equipment as required.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is referenced; specific benefits are not detailed.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• PCS may be paid if authorized.

What This Job Offers

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