Police Officer (Military Ocean Terminal)

Army Transportation • Concord, CA

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About The Position

The Department of the Army Civilian Police Officer (DACP) serves at one of the two Military Ocean Terminals in the United States. The position performs law enforcement, traffic control, force protection, emergency response, and waterside security duties. The incumbent may be required to complete an accredited Basic Police Officer Academy or obtain a waiver, maintain required law enforcement training and certifications, and meet ongoing firearm qualification standards. The position is mission essential and may require reporting to or remaining at work during severe weather or other emergencies. It requires shift work, planned and unscheduled overtime, uniform wear, and up to 10% temporary duty or business travel. Depending on assignment, the incumbent must obtain and maintain a qualifying Coast Guard license or harbor patrol coxswain appointment, and boat crew members must complete maritime training.

Requirements

• 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 be at the GS-06 level or equivalent; education cannot substitute for experience.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06).
• Graduate from a ten-week US Army Civilian Police School accredited Basic Police Officer Academy or receive a USACPS waiver within the first 12 months of employment.
• Successfully pass training, certification, and qualification requirements for law enforcement functions.
• Pass the entry-level Department of Army police physical agility test within 30 days of entry and pass annual recertification tests.
• Comply with and maintain Individual Reliability Program requirements.
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license from a U.S. state or possession.
• If assigned, obtain and retain one or more specified U.S. Coast Guard licenses or a Military Ocean Terminal Concord Harbor Patrol Coxswain appointment within one year of appointment.
• Be proficient with assigned firearms and weapons, pass initial qualification, and qualify semi-annually thereafter.
• Boat crew members must complete maritime training courses within the first two years of appointment.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Complete required pre-employment screening and submit to random testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or direct involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Wear a uniform while on duty.
• Lift up to 35 lbs.
• Meet the position's applicable suitability or fitness determination and background investigation requirements.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of at least one listed employment authority category.

Responsibilities

• Issue traffic citations and formal warnings for violations.
• Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic at controlled points, including during peak hours or special events.
• Operate firearms in the performance of duty according to proper procedures.
• Categorize Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AAE) to ensure proper handling and protect military munitions from sabotage, espionage, theft, or damage.
• Investigate Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and SCIF alarms to determine probable cause and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.
• Administer lifesaving first aid until medical personnel arrive.
• Intercept and board unauthorized vessels in restricted waters to assess potential criminal threats and safeguard military assets.
• Apprehend criminal suspects based on investigative facts and probable cause.
• Apply Random Anti-terrorism Measures (RAM) and Force Protection (FP) Conditions at entry points to deter unauthorized access.
• Conduct waterside security patrols of U.S. military, non-military, and foreign ships.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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