Police Officer

United States Army Installation Management Command • Carlisle Barracks, PA

35d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This is a PERMANENT position as a Police Officer with the Directorate of Emergency Services. Duties include patrolling the installation to ensure safety and security of human lives and property, arresting persons committing or suspected of committing crimes on the installation, investigating circumstances where a criminal threat may exist, promoting traffic safety by issuing warnings and citations, preparing written reports of case findings, collecting and protecting evidence, witnesses, and victims, and protecting government property, materials, and facilities against trespass, theft, fire, damage, and espionage. The role serves as a police patrol officer enforcing Federal criminal laws and the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) involving persons and property, and exercises exclusive law enforcement jurisdiction responsible for the apprehension or detention of persons suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• Duties meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs.
• Subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter.
• Designated Mission Essential.
• Subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• Requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Requires certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation with Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• Subject to possible civil action due to improper exercises of authority or injudicious use of force in the apprehension or detention of individuals.
• Requires the incumbent to possess a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Requires the incumbent to be proficient in the use of assigned firearms.
• Incumbent is required to maintain physical conditioning.
• Requires the incumbent to wear a uniform and /or protective clothing and equipment.
• Requires certification in the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) in accordance with AR 190-56.
• Requires the incumbent to successfully complete the US Army Civilian Police Academy program within 12 months of hire/ or is a current employee and is considered grandfathered IAW AR 190-56/or have a current approved waiver from (OPMG).
• Incumbent must be able to successfully pass the National Incident Management System (NIMS) training requirements.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• Incumbent must pass Physical Agility Test (PAT) as outlined in AR 190-56 within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.
• US Citizens
• Must meet the experience requirements described below.
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
• Will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
• Resume must clearly describe relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, transcripts will be required as part of the application.
• For GS-6: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Maintaining order and protecting life; 2) Responding to citizens in emergency/non-emergency situations; and 3) Protecting of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).
• For GS-7: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Performing law enforcement investigation in accordance with established policies and procedures; 2) Collecting/preserving evidence for an investigation; and 3) Preparing statements concerning incidents such as accidents or law violations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).
• No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Nice To Haves

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) 19 Career Program position aligned under the Physical Security and Law Enforcement Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• This position requires a 1-year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized.
• Student loan repayment MAY be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates new to Federal service MAY be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized.
• 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

• Patrol installation to ensure safety/security of human lives and property.
• Arrest persons committing or suspected of committing crimes on the installation.
• Investigate circumstances where a criminal threat may exist.
• Promote traffic safety by issuing warnings and citations.
• Prepare written reports of case findings.
• Collect and protect evidence, witnesses, victims, etc.
• Protect government property, materials and facilities against trespass, theft, fire, damage and espionage.
• Serve as a police patrol officer enforcing Federal criminal laws and the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) involving persons and property.
• Exercise exclusive law enforcement jurisdiction responsible for the, apprehension or detention of persons suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States.

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.
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What This Job Offers

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