Lead Police Officer

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Niagara Falls, NY

32d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this role is to perform law enforcement work to maintain law and order, preserve the peace, protect life and civil rights, detect and investigate crimes, arrest or apprehend violators, and perform patrols within the assigned jurisdictions. This position involves performing the full spectrum of police officer duties, conducting investigations and surveillance, acting as a Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) Controller, and performing emergency response and incident command and control.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Incumbent must qualify and remain qualified in the use of required weapons, as the incumbent will be required to use firearms in performing duties.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of - - domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Must pass an initial pre-employment medical examination, periodic medical examinations, required initial and annual physical fitness/physical agility tests to include running, meet established hearing - - standards and discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• The incumbent must immediately report to his supervisor any significant medical threshold shifts in health status and/or medication requirements.
• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• The incumbent must wear a DAF Police Officer uniform as identified in the DAF Police AFI and required to meet dress and appearance standards when supporting non DoD agencies IAW the AFI.
• Must work an uncommon tour of duty, to include nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, rotating shifts, and recall.
• Incumbent is required to possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate all security forces vehicles and installed equipment.
• Subject to duty position evaluation on a pass/fail standard in accordance with AFI 36-2646, Security Forces Training And Standardization Evaluation Programs.
• Must pass formal law enforcement training school as determined by AF/A4S and obtain DoD Peace Officer Standardization and Training Certification.
• Incumbent will be exposed to the day-to-day dangers associated with law enforcement and security duties.
• Incumbent is subject to possible civil action due to improper exercises of authority or injudicious use of force in the apprehension or detention of individuals.
• Must obtain and maintain a government travel card.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
• Must obtain and maintain qualifications and/or certifications for the following: Flight Armorer, Active Vehicle Barrier, National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Emergency Management Systems, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS), Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST), Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE), Security Forces Management Information System (SFMIS), Air Force Justice Information System (AFJIS), Evidence Management Portal (EMP), Evidence Management Collection Exchange (ECMX), Explosive Detection Device (EDD), Defense Data Exchange (DDEX), authoritative databases, Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS), electronic booking stations, speed measurement devices, non-lethal weapons (e.g. neuromuscular incapacitating device (NMID), baton, etc.).
• Must complete the following duty position evaluations (DPEs) within the first two years of employment and be successfully re-evaluated in accordance with standards listed in AFI 31-2646, Security Forces Training and Standardization Evaluation Program. The DPE qualifications must occur in this order; (1) Installation Entry Controller, (2) Patrolman/Security Response Team, (3) Alarm Monitor and (4) Base Defense Operations Center Controller/Dispatcher.
• This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available.
• A Pre-employment physical is required for this position.
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience which includes knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property. Creditable specialized experience may have been gained in work on a police force; through service as a military police officer; in work providing visitor protection and law enforcement in parks, forests, or other natural resource or recreational environments; in performing criminal investigative duties; or in other work that provided the required knowledge and skills.
• Knowledge of law enforcement procedures, training requirements and operating methods required to perform the full range of police officer activities independently.
• Knowledge of special operating requirements, methods, and procedures for enforcing specialized personnel access controls to prevent unauthorized access to areas where stringent security requirements are enforced.
• Skill in the use of appropriate force and self-defense techniques to protect oneself and others in threatening situations including the ability to subdue and control individuals as required.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles have a gross weight of 7,000 pounds or less, loading capacities of 1 ton or less, and 2 or 4 wheel drive to transport personnel and/or articles.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community management, employees, and other law enforcement agencies.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement work to maintain law and order, preserve the peace, protect life and civil rights, detect and investigate crimes, arrest or apprehend violators, and perform patrols within the assigned jurisdictions.
• Conducts Investigations/Surveillance.
• Performs as Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) Controller.
• Performs emergency response and incident command and control.
• Wear approved protective clothing such as body armor/ballistic plates, helmets, personal protective equipment, coats, boots, traffic vests and/or chemical protective equipment, (e.g. respirator mask).
• Operate all security forces vehicles and installed equipment.
• Complete duty position evaluations (DPEs) within the first two years of employment and be successfully re-evaluated in accordance with standards listed in AFI 31-2646, Security Forces Training and Standardization Evaluation Program.
• Obtain first responder training/certifications in CPR techniques, self-aid buddy care, and first aid on the job and maintain annually.
• Participate in recurring training to stay knowledgeable on updated specialized tactics, techniques and procedures for preparation and response to catastrophic events, terrorist attacks and related threats to installations.
• Employ 'infantry/SWAT' small unit tactics involving fire and maneuver, with rapid advancing movement between defensive positions, while wearing protective gear for extended periods of time, (e.g. Employing "Active Shooter" response tactics and techniques as a member of a small team is required).

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.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

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