Police Officer

U.S. Mint • West Point, NY

19d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the U.S. Mint Protection Department at West Point. The Police Officer safeguards assets and artifacts, including the nation’s precious metal reserves; protects Mint employees, visitors, equipment, facilities, and other resources; provides security advice and counsel to the U.S. Mint and other governments; and enforces Federal, State, and local laws.

At the TR-8 level, the officer protects dies, monetary and bullion assets in U.S. Mint custody or control during production, processing, storage, transportation, or other use. The officer protects property against theft, assault, and sabotage, and protects employees and visitors from physical harm, workplace violence, criminal activity, and terrorism. The officer enforces laws relating to the protection of human life and preservation of individual rights; controls entry and exit; regulates pedestrian and vehicle traffic; helps prevent accidents, congestion, and parking problems; issues warnings and, when appropriate, citations; and makes arrests when necessary. The officer maintains records and prepares reports about activities and events during each shift.

The facility operates around the clock on three shifts, five days a week. Schedules may vary, and officers must be available to work all three shifts on a rotational basis. The position is designated emergency essential and may require brief deployments during contingency events, including under severe and austere conditions. The officer must carry and use a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency, wear required safety equipment, and satisfy applicable physical, medical, psychological, background, and drug-screening requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• For TR-6/GS-5 qualification, one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level equivalent to GS-4, involving knowledge of basic laws and regulations, law-enforcement operations, practices, and techniques, and responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property; or a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in Police Science or a comparable related program; or a qualifying combination of specialized experience and education.
• A qualifying Federal, State, county, or municipal police academy or comparable course with at least 40 classroom hours in police procedures and methods and local laws and regulations may substitute for up to three months of specialized experience.
• Meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement for TR-6: have held a position no lower than GS-03 in the preceding year under the latest non-temporary competitive appointment, or have held GS-05 or higher under a non-temporary appointment at any time in the past.
• Complete or have previously completed training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and any required suitability and pre-employment processes.
• Pass applicable pre-employment physical and psychological evaluations and meet agency medical requirements.
• Submit to pre-employment urinalysis and random drug testing while occupying the position.
• Carry and use a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency; individuals disqualified under the Lautenberg Amendment may not occupy the position unless the conviction was pardoned, expunged, or set aside.
• Possess a valid state motor vehicle operator's license upon appointment or within 90 days of appointment, as applicable, and maintain it while in the position.
• Be available to work all three shifts on a rotating basis.
• Wear required safety clothing and equipment, which may include an equipment belt, body armor, and riot gear; total worn clothing and gear must not exceed 30 pounds, with each listed equipment category limited to 10 pounds.
• Meet the listed physical activity requirements, including sitting, running, stair climbing, crawling, repetitive arm motion, standing, walking, power grasping, power pinching, typing, and automobile foot-control use.
• Comply with applicable on-duty appearance rules: visible tattoos, branding, or intentional scarring on the head, face, neck, or scalp are prohibited; offensive, extremist, indecent, racist, or sexist visible tattoos are prohibited; visible body piercings are prohibited except agency-approved earrings.
• Complete required Federal employment paperwork and identity verification; use direct deposit; and meet applicable Selective Service requirements.
• Obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• May be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter, and may be required to undergo income tax verification.

Responsibilities

• Protect dies, monetary assets, and bullion in U.S. Mint custody or control during production, processing, storage, transportation, or other use.
• Protect property against theft, assault, and sabotage.
• Protect U.S. Mint employees and visitors from physical harm, workplace violence, criminal activity, and acts of terrorism.
• Enforce Federal, State, and local laws relating to the protection of human life while preserving individual rights.
• Control entry and exit and regulate pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
• Help prevent accidents, congestion, and parking problems; issue warnings and appropriate citations; and make arrests when necessary.
• Maintain records and prepare reports covering activities and events occurring during a shift.
• Carry and use a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency.
• Deploy briefly during contingency events when required.

Benefits

• Eleven paid holidays.
• 13 days of sick leave and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
• Access to insurance programs that may continue after retirement.
• A choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods; the employer pays up to 75% of health insurance premiums.
• A retirement program with employer-matching contributions.
• Competitive salaries, bonuses, and incentive awards.
• Opportunities for advancement and challenging work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level