Lead Police Officer (Desk Sergeant)

U.S. Army Communications Electronics Command•Tobyhanna, PA

About The Position

The Lead Police Officer (Desk Sergeant) directs police operations and supports public safety across the installation. The position reviews incident reports for accuracy and compliance with standard operating procedures, coordinates emergency responses with internal and external agencies, monitors communication systems to provide real-time support to patrol units, and trains new officers on law enforcement procedures. The position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment, or change to lower grade for up to one year by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to five years; time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, though return rights may be affected. The position may be made permanent without further competition. It is designated mission essential, requires irregular or rotating shifts, and may require official temporary duty up to 10% of the time.

Requirements

Obtain and maintain a T3 Secret Security Clearance.
Graduate from the United States Army Civilian Police Academy, or graduate within one year of the hire date, unless an approved waiver or exemption is granted.
Pass training, certification, and qualification requirements related to law enforcement functions, including Telecommunicator 1 and 2, dispatch training, weapons qualifications, first aid/CPR, and National Incident Management System training.
Meet AR 190-56 requirements, including passing pre-employment and recurring medical/psychiatric evaluations.
Pass a Physical Agility Test within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.
Comply with and maintain Individual Reliability Program requirements.
Sign DA 5019R as a condition of employment and submit to mandatory drug testing.
Not be convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence, in accordance with the Lautenberg Amendment.
Possess a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator's license.
Work irregular and/or rotating shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; work overtime as directed and be subject to recall for emergency overtime.
Meet the qualification requirement through experience alone; education cannot substitute for experience.
Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07, including conducting law enforcement patrols, preparing incident reports, responding to emergency calls, and guiding junior officers in patrol procedures.
Meet the time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: 52 weeks of Federal service at GS-07 or equivalent within the preceding 52 weeks.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

Review incident reports for accuracy and compliance with standard operating procedures.
Coordinate emergency responses with internal and external agencies to maintain public safety.
Monitor communication systems to provide real-time support to patrol units.
Train new officers on law enforcement procedures to enhance team performance.
Direct police operations to ensure timely responses to emergencies across the installation.