Police Officer

U.S. Mint • West Point, NY

19d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the U.S. Mint, Protection Department—West Point Police. The Police Officer safeguards assets and artifacts, including the nation’s precious metal reserves; protects U.S. Mint employees, visitors, equipment, facilities, and other resources; provides security advice and counsel; and enforces Federal, State, and local laws. The position is emergency essential and may require brief deployments during contingencies, including under severe and austere conditions. The facility operates around the clock, and officers must be available to work all three shifts on a rotating basis. Officers must carry and use a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency. The role also requires wearing specified safety equipment and completing a pre-employment physical examination and psychological evaluation, as applicable.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• For the TR-8/GS-7 level, have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the TR-7/GS-6 level applying Federal, State, or local laws and regulations; conducting law-enforcement operations, practices, and techniques; investigating and resolving incidents; and maintaining order while protecting life and property.
• For the TR-8/GS-7 level, meet the time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks at the TR-07/GS-06 level, if applicable.
• Complete or have previously completed training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and meet Federal employment suitability requirements.
• Meet the physical requirements of the position, including wearing clothing and gear totaling no more than 30 pounds and being able to perform the specified activities and movement requirements.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination and meet agency medical requirements, if applicable.
• Pass a pre-employment psychological evaluation and meet agency requirements, if applicable.
• Be available to work all three shifts on a rotational basis; work schedules may vary.
• Submit to pre-employment urinalysis and random drug testing while occupying the position.
• Possess a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license upon appointment or within 90 days of appointment, as applicable, and maintain a valid license while in the position.
• Have no disqualifying misdemeanor domestic-violence conviction under the Lautenberg Amendment, unless the conviction was pardoned, expunged, or set aside.
• Comply with agency requirements for tattoos, branding, intentional scarring, body art, and visible piercings while on duty or in uniform.
• Meet other applicable conditions of employment, including Federal employment documentation and identity-verification requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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