Police Officer (Military Ocean Terminal)

Army Transportation•Southport, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Army Civilian Police Officer serves at one of the two Military Ocean Terminals in the United States. This position is with the U.S. Army Transportation Command, 832nd U.S. Army Transportation Battalion, Police & Security Division, in Southport, North Carolina. The role performs installation and waterside law enforcement and security duties, including protecting military assets and responding to incidents and emergencies. The position is designated Mission Essential and Key. It requires irregular or rotating shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as overtime and emergency recall when directed. The incumbent must maintain required law enforcement qualifications, complete maritime training, and obtain and retain an eligible U.S. Coast Guard or U.S. Army marine credential. TDY travel is required 25% of the time. A Secret security clearance must be obtained and maintained.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience, including conducting routine vehicle patrols to enforce traffic regulations, controlling installation access points to prevent unauthorized entry, responding to emergency calls to secure initial incident scenes, and/or drafting police incident reports.
Experience must provide knowledge of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques, and responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property.
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).
Successfully graduate from the United States Army Civilian Police Academy, unless holding a current approved waiver from the Office of the Provost Marshal General.
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 and 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 and satisfy applicable suitability or fitness determinations and background investigation requirements.
Possess a valid state driver's license and obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator's license.
Be proficient with assigned firearms and weapons, pass an initial qualification, and qualify semi-annually thereafter.
Obtain and retain within one year of appointment one or more of the following: a U.S. Coast Guard Small Boat Captain's license, an Operator of Un-Inspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) License, or U.S. Army Marine Certification.
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.
Meet the applicable employment-authority eligibility category; the announcement lists eligible categories including veterans, current and former federal employees, military spouses, people with disabilities, and other specified groups.
Use experience alone to meet the qualification requirement; education cannot substitute for required experience.

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 promote orderly movement and prevent accidents during peak hours or special events.
Issue traffic citations and formal warnings to document violations and discourage unsafe driving on the installation.