Police Officer

U.S. Air Force Academy•Air Force Academy, CO

18d

About The Position

The Police Officer performs law enforcement work within assigned jurisdictions to maintain law and order, preserve the peace, protect life and civil rights, detect and investigate crimes, apprehend violators, and conduct patrols. The position carries out the full spectrum of police officer duties, including investigations and surveillance, service as a Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) Controller, and emergency response and incident command and control. The incumbent must complete formal law enforcement training and obtain DoD Peace Officer Standardization and Training Certification. The role requires maintaining a SECRET security clearance, weapons qualifications, medical and physical fitness standards, and numerous position-specific qualifications and certifications. Work includes an uncommon tour with rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and recall; occasional travel away from the normal duty station may be required. The officer wears a DAF Police uniform and approved protective equipment and is exposed to the day-to-day dangers associated with law enforcement and security duties.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service, including knowledge of the full range of police and law enforcement services and investigative procedures, techniques, and methods.
For merit promotion applicants, one year at the GS-06 level is required to meet time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level, when applicable.
Pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
Qualify and remain qualified in the use of required weapons; firearms use is part of the duties.
Pass an initial pre-employment medical examination and periodic medical examinations.
Pass required initial and annual physical fitness and physical agility tests, including running; meet hearing standards and be able to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
Obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
Wear the DAF Police Officer uniform and meet applicable dress and appearance standards.
Work an uncommon tour that includes nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, rotating shifts, and recall.
Wear approved protective clothing and equipment, which may include body armor, ballistic plates, helmets, personal protective equipment, coats, boots, traffic vests, and chemical protective equipment such as a respirator mask.
Possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate security forces vehicles and installed equipment.
Pass duty position evaluations under applicable Air Force standards.
Pass formal law enforcement training school as determined by AF/A4S and obtain DoD Peace Officer Standardization and Training Certification.
Obtain first responder certifications in CPR, self-aid buddy care, and first aid on the job and maintain them annually.
Be able to employ small-unit infantry/SWAT tactics involving fire and maneuver, with rapid movement between defensive positions while wearing protective gear for extended periods.
Obtain and maintain a government travel card.
Obtain and maintain required qualifications or certifications for Flight Armorer, Active Vehicle Barrier, NCIC, Emergency Management Systems, DBIDS, SFST, ARIDE, SFMIS, AFJIS, EMP, ECMX, EDD, DDEX, authoritative databases, SUAS, electronic booking stations, speed measurement devices, and non-lethal weapons.
Complete duty position evaluations within the first two years in this order: Installation Entry Controller; Patrolman/Security Response Team; Alarm Monitor; and BDOC Controller/Dispatcher.
Knowledge of law enforcement procedures, training requirements, and operating methods needed to independently perform police officer activities.
Knowledge of specialized personnel access-control requirements and procedures for preventing unauthorized access to areas with stringent security requirements.
Knowledge of appropriate use-of-force and self-defense techniques, including the ability to subdue and control individuals as required.
Ability to operate motor vehicles with a gross weight of 7,000 pounds or less, loading capacity of 1 ton or less, and 2- or 4-wheel drive.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community management, employees, and other law enforcement agencies.
Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Perform the full spectrum of police officer duties within assigned jurisdictions.
Maintain law and order, preserve the peace, protect life and civil rights, detect and investigate crimes, apprehend violators, and conduct patrols.
Conduct investigations and surveillance.
Perform as a Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) Controller.
Respond to emergencies and perform incident command and control.
Use firearms and other required equipment while performing law enforcement duties.
Complete required duty position evaluations and maintain required qualifications and certifications.
Obtain and maintain first responder training and certifications in CPR, self-aid buddy care, and first aid.
Participate in recurring training on specialized tactics, techniques, and procedures for catastrophic events, terrorist attacks, and related threats.
Perform small-unit infantry/SWAT tactics, including active-shooter response, while wearing protective gear.
Travel away from the normal duty station when required.