Police Officer

U.S. Air Force Academy•Air Force Academy, CO

About The Position

The Police Officer performs 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 patrol assigned jurisdictions. The role covers the full spectrum of police officer duties, including investigations and surveillance, serving as a Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) Controller, and responding to emergencies using incident command and control. The position involves day-to-day law enforcement and security risks, potential civil liability for improper exercises of authority or use of force, and a mission-essential function that must continue through emergencies. The officer must maintain required training, certifications, weapons qualifications, physical fitness, and medical qualifications; wear a DAF Police Officer uniform and approved protective equipment; and work an uncommon schedule that includes rotating shifts and recall. Occasional travel away from the normal duty station may be required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must pass formal law enforcement training school as determined by AF/A4S and obtain DoD Peace Officer Standardization and Training Certification.
Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service.
Must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-06 is required for consideration at GS-07 when TIG applies.
Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
Must qualify and remain qualified to use required firearms; a qualifying domestic-violence conviction disqualifies an individual from performing the position duties.
Must pass an initial pre-employment medical examination, periodic medical examinations, and initial and annual physical fitness/physical agility tests; must meet hearing standards and discern colors, contrast, and depth.
Must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
Must wear the required DAF Police Officer uniform and meet dress and appearance standards.
Must work an uncommon tour of duty, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, rotating shifts, and recall.
Must wear approved protective clothing and equipment, which may include body armor/ballistic plates, helmets, personal protective equipment, coats, boots, traffic vests, and chemical protective equipment such as a respirator mask.
Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate security forces vehicles and installed equipment.
Must obtain and maintain first-responder training/certifications in CPR, self-aid buddy care, and first aid, with annual maintenance.
Must be able to employ infantry/SWAT small-unit tactics, including fire and maneuver and rapid movement between defensive positions while wearing protective gear for extended periods; active-shooter response as a small-team member is required.
Must obtain and maintain a government travel card.
Must obtain and maintain the required qualifications and/or certifications for the listed systems, equipment, databases, and procedures, including Flight Armorer, Active Vehicle Barrier, NCIC, emergency management systems, DBIDS, SFST, ARIDE, SFMIS, AFJIS, EMP, ECMX, EDD, DDEX, authoritative databases, SUAS, electronic booking stations, speed measurement devices, and non-lethal weapons.
Must complete four duty-position evaluations within the first two years, in the stated order: Installation Entry Controller; Patrolman/Security Response Team; Alarm Monitor; and BDOC Controller/Dispatcher.
Must demonstrate knowledge of law enforcement procedures, training requirements, and operating methods; specialized personnel-access controls; and appropriate use of force and self-defense techniques.
Must be able to operate motor vehicles with gross weight of 7,000 pounds or less and loading capacities of 1 ton or less, including 2- or 4-wheel drive vehicles.
Must communicate effectively orally and in writing and establish and maintain effective working relationships with community management, employees, and other law enforcement agencies.
Males must be registered for Selective Service.
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable eligibility and time-in-grade requirements.
Part-time or unpaid experience may receive credit if duties, responsibilities, and hours per week are clearly identified.

Responsibilities

Perform the full spectrum of police officer duties within assigned jurisdictions.
Conduct investigations and surveillance.
Perform as a Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) Controller.
Perform emergency response and incident command and control.
Maintain law and order, preserve the peace, protect life and civil rights, detect and investigate crimes, apprehend violators, and conduct patrols.
Obtain and maintain required first-responder training and certifications, weapons qualifications, duty-position evaluations, and specialized certifications.