Police Officer

Office of the Secretary • Boulder, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This vacancy is for a Police Officer in the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Commerce. Duties As a Police Officer, you will: Enforce federal/state laws, ordinances, and regulations, including criminal, civil, and traffic; executes misdemeanor and felony warrants of arrest. Appear in federal, state, or local courts of law to testify. Interview witnesses to gather statements. Write reports of preliminary investigations which may be used in court. Write citations for clear-cut, observed violations of laws and rules. Monitor closed circuit television (CCTV) systems to detect illegal activities. Utilize standard operating procedures and checklists to enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations. Provide security patrol/physical presence to promote a sense of security. Respond to alarms and calls for service and reports observations with regard to environmental health, safety, and fire code hazards/violations. Operate weapons properly and qualifies at the range (passing required weapons qualifications), demonstrates proper officer safety techniques and procedures, and uses less than lethal weapons properly. Protect oneself and the public while responding to criminal situations. The position requires moderate to arduous physical exertion and/or hazardous duties. Applicants must meet medical requirement, including near and distant vision, color distinction, and conversational hearing, among others. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Police Officer GS-0083-6, FPL: 7 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience. This position is also advertised under the following vacancies: OS-OSY-ST-26-13079443 (GS-5 Merit Promotion FPL: 7) & OS-OSY-ST-26-13079445 (GS-7 Merit Promotion FPL: 7). You must apply to ALL announcements if you want to be considered for all grades.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Must have a TOP SECRET CLEARANCE.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must successfully pass all required physical/medical examinations prior to appointment.
• Selectee must be able to successfully pass, as applicable, annual and periodic physical/medical examinations, and psychological screenings to maintain a level of physical fitness in accordance with the standards and policies of this agency.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service.
• Must have successfully graduated from one of the following training courses with the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) or an equivalent course: FLETC Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP), FLETC Mixed Basic Police Training Program (MBPTP), FLETC Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP), FLETC Land Management Police Training Program (LMPT).
• Must possess and maintain a valid state operator's license.
• Have not been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence and are prohibited from possessing firearms and ammunition in accordance with the Lautenberg Amendment.
• Have successfully passed a weapons exam in the use of firearms and non-lethal weapons within the last three years.
• Selectee will be required to carry and use a firearm, demonstrate proficiency on a recurring basis, and not be in violation of 18 USC 922 (Lautenberg Amendment).
• Responding to calls or alarms concerning reports of violations or Complaints;
• Issuing citations for personally observed violations of laws, rules, or regulations;
• Performing traffic patrol or emergency response duties to include enforcing speed limits or assisting at accident scenes, taking statements from persons and witnesses, and/or directing traffic/controlling the movement of vehicles and pedestrians at worksites.

Nice To Haves

• You must submit a copy of your FLETC or equivalent training certificate with your application, or you will be rated ineligible.

Responsibilities

• Enforce federal/state laws, ordinances, and regulations, including criminal, civil, and traffic; executes misdemeanor and felony warrants of arrest.
• Appear in federal, state, or local courts of law to testify.
• Interview witnesses to gather statements.
• Write reports of preliminary investigations which may be used in court.
• Write citations for clear-cut, observed violations of laws and rules.
• Monitor closed circuit television (CCTV) systems to detect illegal activities.
• Utilize standard operating procedures and checklists to enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Provide security patrol/physical presence to promote a sense of security.
• Respond to alarms and calls for service and reports observations with regard to environmental health, safety, and fire code hazards/violations.
• Operate weapons properly and qualifies at the range (passing required weapons qualifications), demonstrates proper officer safety techniques and procedures, and uses less than lethal weapons properly.
• Protect oneself and the public while responding to criminal situations.

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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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