Police Officer (Military Ocean Terminal)

Army Transportation • Southport, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position as a DA Civilian Police Officer (DACP) with the U.S. Army Transportation Command, 832nd U.S. Army Transportation Battalion, Police & Security Division, at the Military Ocean Terminal in Southport, North Carolina. The officer provides law enforcement and security for military, non-military, and foreign ships and installation assets. The position is designated Mission Essential and Key, requires a Secret security clearance, and involves TDY travel 25% of the time. Work hours may include irregular or rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency recall.

The officer conducts waterside patrols, enforces installation security and traffic rules, responds to alarms and emergencies, apprehends suspects, and helps protect people, sensitive information, and military property. The role requires successful completion of required police, weapons, medical, physical-agility, and maritime training and qualifications. Harbor patrol members must complete designated maritime training within two years. The position requires heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• One year of specialized experience conducting routine vehicle patrols to enforce traffic regulations, controlling installation access points, responding to emergency calls to secure initial incident scenes, and/or drafting police incident reports.
• Experience must demonstrate knowledge of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques, and responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property. Qualifying experience may include police, military police, visitor protection and law enforcement, criminal investigative duties, or comparable work.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Successfully graduate from the United States Army Civilian Police Academy, unless holding a current approved waiver from the Office of the Provost Marshal General.
• Successfully pass required law-enforcement training, certification, and qualification requirements, including weapons qualifications, first aid/CPR, and National Incident Management System training.
• Meet the requirements of AR 190-56.
• Successfully pass pre-employment and recurring medical/psychiatric evaluations.
• Pass a Physical Agility Test within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.
• Comply with and maintain Individual Reliability Program requirements.
• Undergo pre-employment and annual drug screening; the position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment.
• Continue performing duties during crisis situations or inclement weather until relieved by proper authority.
• Possess a valid state driver's license and obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator's license.
• Be proficient with assigned firearms/weapons, pass initial qualification, and qualify semi-annually thereafter.
• Obtain and retain one or more of the following within one year of appointment: U.S. Coast Guard Small Boat Captain's license, Operator of Un-Inspected Passenger Vessel license, or U.S. Army Marine Certification.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Complete required harbor-patrol training within the first two years, including a swim assessment, maritime officer courses, rescue boat operations, specified NASBLA courses, a boat safety course, and the MOT personnel qualification standard.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Complete a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

• Conduct waterside security patrols of U.S. military, non-military, and foreign ships.
• Apply Random Anti-terrorism Measures and Force Protection Conditions at installation entry points to deter unauthorized access.
• Apprehend criminal suspects based on investigative facts and probable cause.
• Intercept and board unauthorized vessels in restricted waters to assess potential criminal threats and safeguard military assets.
• Administer lifesaving first aid to stabilize victims until medical personnel arrive.
• Investigate Intrusion Detection System and SCIF alarms to determine probable cause and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.
• Categorize Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives to ensure proper handling and protect military munitions from sabotage, espionage, theft, or damage.
• Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic at controlled points to ensure orderly movement and help prevent accidents.
• Issue traffic citations and formal warnings to document violations and discourage unsafe driving on the installation.

Benefits

• The job posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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