Police Officer (Traffic Investigator)

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Leonard Wood, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is located at the Directorate of Emergency Services at Ft Leonard Wood, MO. Ft Leonard Wood is located in the beautiful South-Central Missouri Ozarks.

Requirements

• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Requires working irregular hours and weekend to include being on call.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random drug testing thereafter.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential".
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
• Successfully graduated from the United States Army Civilian Police Academy or graduate within a one year of hire date, unless incumbent has a current approved waiver/exemption or grandfathered from the Office of the Provost Marshal General.
• Successfully graduated from a DOD, Federal, National or State approved Traffic Management and Collision Investigation (TMCI) course or complete within one year of hire date.
• Incumbent is subject to possible civil and criminal action due to improper exercises of authority or injudicious use of force in the apprehension or detention of individuals.
• Incumbent must be able to successfully pass training, certification and qualification requirements related to law enforcement work functions as prescribed by policy, regulations or statutes.
• Comply with and maintain the requirements of the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) IAW 190-56.
• This position requires the incumbent to pass an annual Physical Ability Test (PAT) and perform the functions of the position to standards published in Army Regulation (AR) 190-56 and maintain a level of fitness to physically perform the position.
• In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) required to report to work or remain at work a to support mission operations.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a Security and Intelligence Career Field position.
• One year of specialized experience in the federal service which include 1) Following police law enforcement procedures and traffic investigation; 2) The apprehension and interrogation of suspects committing violent and non-violent crimes while protecting evidence collected from the crime scene; and 3) Adhering to laws and regulations with police law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques, while maintaining the order of protecting life and property.

Nice To Haves

• Incumbent has a current approved waiver/exemption or grandfathered from the Office of the Provost Marshal General.
• Incumbent has a current approved waiver/exemption or grandfathered from the Office of the Provost Marshal General.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the subject matter expert for traffic collision response, investigations, reconstruction and traffic management operations.
• Applies advanced technical and analytical competences through the use of advanced specialized equipment and procedures while conducting traffic collision response, and investigations and reconstruction that result in major property damage and/or serious injury or death.
• Assists and guides military and civilian police officers that do not specialize in traffic control, special event support, and collision investigations.
• Advises supervisors on traffic management issues impacting readiness and traffic movement of the installation.
• Collects and preserves evidence, conducts short-term and long-term investigations on criminal cases and analyze facts to identify suspects and develops case information.
• Appears in court to testify as required in Military Court Martials or Federal and State Court proceedings.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Recruitment and relocations incentives MAY be authorized.
• Student loan repayment MAY be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service MAY be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate MAY be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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