Police Officer

U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command • Chambersburg, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This Police Officer position is located at Letterkenny Army Depot in the Directorate of Emergency Services, Law Enforcement Branch. It is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position. The officer responds to emergency calls and alarms, exercises search and arrest authority, conducts preliminary investigations, enforces traffic laws, and provides first aid as a first responder. The role also protects personnel and military assets through Antiterrorism/Force Protection measures and installation exercises, operates law-enforcement systems and specialized traffic equipment, and prepares reports and administrative documentation.

The position requires successful graduation from the Civilian Police Academy, either before appointment or within 12 months of hire, unless the employee is grandfathered under AR 190-56. The incumbent must pass pre-employment and recurring medical evaluations and a Physical Agility Test within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter, and must comply with the Individual Reliability Program and mandatory drug-testing requirements. The position is subject to a background investigation, a one-year probationary period, irregular or rotating shifts, overtime and emergency recall, and occasional temporary duty travel. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the stated specialized-experience requirement for the GS-07 grade level.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• One year of specialized experience at the GS-06 grade level, including standard law-enforcement duties; responding to emergency calls, securing incident scenes, and enforcing local, state, or federal laws; conducting preliminary investigations, interviewing witnesses, collecting and preserving evidence, and apprehending suspects; and preparing detailed law-enforcement reports and using law-enforcement databases to enter and retrieve criminal data.
• Successful graduation from the Civilian Police Academy, or successful graduation within 12 months of hire, unless grandfathered under AR 190-56.
• Successfully pass pre-employment and recurring medical evaluations.
• Successfully pass the Physical Agility Test within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.
• Comply with and maintain Individual Reliability Program requirements.
• Sign the required condition of employment for mandatory drug testing and comply with drug-testing requirements.
• Must not be disqualified under the Lautenberg Amendment due to a misdemeanor or felony conviction for domestic violence; the position is also subject to removal if convicted of a felony as specified in the announcement.
• Possess a valid state driver’s license and be able to obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Be able to work irregular or rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; work overtime as directed; and be subject to emergency overtime recall.
• Be able to undertake occasional temporary duty travel.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete the Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the agency’s one-year probationary-period requirements, unless previously qualified for an exception.
• Use Direct Deposit of Pay.
• The position may involve potential civil action arising from improper exercise of authority or injudicious use of force.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls and alarms, assess probable cause, exercise search and arrest authority, and provide initial lifesaving first aid as a first responder.
• Collect and preserve physical evidence, conduct routine preliminary investigations, and interview witnesses.
• Prepare case facts under established guidelines and provide clear, truthful testimony in military, federal, or state courts.
• Operate radar, Lidar, and breathalyzer equipment during patrols; conduct investigative stops; issue citations; conduct high-speed pursuits when necessary; and manage traffic control points.
• Protect personnel, tactical military assets, and high-value assets by carrying out Antiterrorism/Force Protection measures and maintaining proficiency through installation exercises.
• Operate National Crime Information Center terminals to enter data in compliance with regulations.
• Generate police reports, process fingerprints and DNA samples, and prepare administrative documentation.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on position type, and specific benefits should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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