Police Officer (Title 5)

Air National Guard Units • Jefferson Barracks, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position is an indefinite appointment with the right to convert to permanent, GS-0083-07. It is part of the Missouri 131st Bomb Wing. The Police Officer patrols the installation, responds to and investigates alarms and suspicious circumstances, enforces traffic laws, investigates accidents, and provides sworn testimony in courts. The role also performs flight armorer duties and oversees the arming of fellow police officers and military working dog units.

The position serves as the primary command-and-control function for Integrated Defense forces. It interprets incoming information and determines appropriate responses, executes quick-reaction checklists and emergency procedures, monitors alarmed facilities, coordinates with law enforcement and emergency agencies, and helps isolate and defeat threats while restoring normal operations. The officer prepares investigative reports and testimony summaries and performs other assigned duties.

The work involves law-enforcement and security hazards, physical exertion, protective equipment, firearms, and potentially extended periods of movement while using small-unit tactics. The incumbent must complete required training and certifications, maintain qualifications, and meet applicable medical, background, and security requirements.

Requirements

• United States citizenship is required.
• A valid driver's license and ability to operate security forces vehicles and installed equipment.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-06, including knowledge of laws, regulations, and law-enforcement operations, practices, and techniques; maintaining order and protecting life and property; conducting patrols; responding to routine and emergency calls; issuing traffic citations; questioning people at crime scenes; advising suspects of their rights; subduing unruly individuals; and preparing reports involving criminal or civil offenses.
• Specialized experience must include knowledge of firearms and emergency tactics, as well as safe handling of explosives during training.
• Must qualify and remain qualified in the use of required weapons and obtain and maintain qualifications or certifications for equipment and tools needed to perform the work safely.
• Must pass formal law-enforcement training school as determined by NGB/A4 and obtain DoD Peace Officer Standardization and Training Certification.
• Must obtain and maintain first-responder training or certifications in CPR, self-aid buddy care, and first aid, with annual maintenance.
• Must be able to employ small-unit infantry/SWAT tactics, including fire and maneuver and rapid movement between defensive positions while wearing protective gear for extended periods; active-shooter response tactics as part of a small team are required.
• Must wear the required DAF Police Officer uniform and meet applicable dress and appearance standards.
• Must wear approved protective clothing and equipment, which may include body armor or ballistic plates, helmets, personal protective equipment, coats, boots, traffic vests, and chemical protective equipment such as a respirator mask.
• Must complete a job compatibility assessment and pass duty-position evaluations on a pass/fail standard under AFI 36-2646.
• Must be able to meet medical requirements, including good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to hear conversational speech; must have the capacity to perform essential duties without risk to self or others and possess emotional and mental stability.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance and pass required pre-employment background investigation, drug test, medical examination, and job compatibility assessment.
• This is a designated position under the Air Force Drug Testing Plan and is subject to random drug testing.
• Must certify whether ever convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence; such a conviction disqualifies a candidate from this firearm-carrying position.
• Must obtain and maintain a government travel card; occasional travel away from the normal duty station may be required.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if a male born after December 31, 1959.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Retired Armed Forces members appointed as National Guard employees within 180 days of retirement require a waiver approved by the Adjutant General of Missouri before an effective date can be established.
• Must comply with applicable DoD Priority Placement Program provisions.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the installation on foot or in vehicles and respond to alarms, irregularities, and suspicious circumstances; investigate incidents.
• Enforce traffic rules and regulations, including rules concerning speeding, reckless driving, and drunk driving.
• Appear and provide sworn testimony in military, federal, and state court proceedings, based on investigative processes, evidence, and witness statements.
• Investigate accidents, summon rescue squads and firefighters, and redirect onlookers from accident scenes.
• Perform flight armorer duties and oversee the appropriate arming of police officers and military working dog units.
• Determine appropriate courses of action and plan, coordinate, initiate, and take actions to resolve complaints and inquiries.
• Analyze conflicting testimony or evidence through fact-finding to support legal or administrative decisions.
• Prepare investigation reports according to applicable guidelines and assemble and forward reports for higher headquarters review.
• Prepare testimony summaries and related letters, messages, memoranda, briefings, and visual aids when appropriate.
• Serve as the primary command-and-control function for Integrated Defense forces.
• Execute Quick Reaction Checklists for routine, emergency, and alarm responses.
• Receive, interpret, and evaluate information, decide on appropriate action, and implement the selected response.
• Monitor installation alarmed facilities linked to the primary monitoring site.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and fire, rescue, and emergency units.
• Execute emergency procedures to isolate, contain, and defeat hostile actions and restore normal operations.
• Establish initial command and control while others respond to neutralize threats and secure resources, personnel, and property.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• Creditable service for annual leave accrual may be granted to new employees with superior, directly relevant qualifications acquired through non-federal or active-duty uniformed service, when those qualifications support an important agency mission or performance goal.

What This Job Offers

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