Police Officer (Canine Handler)

United States Army Installation Management Command • Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer (Canine Handler) serves at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, training and maintaining military working dogs for obedience, controlled aggression, and detection functions. The incumbent conducts law enforcement patrols and enforces laws on a military installation, including arresting suspects and issuing citations. The role also involves searching vehicles, buildings, and open areas with military working dogs to detect narcotics and explosives; responding to emergencies and coordinating with medical personnel; and using law enforcement computer systems to manage incident data and prepare reports.

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to the competitive service. The position is mission essential and requires the incumbent to meet applicable law enforcement and military working dog training, certification, and qualification standards. The employee may be subject to irregular or rotating shifts, overtime, weekend and holiday schedules, and occasional temporary duty travel. A Secret clearance eligibility determination must be obtained and maintained for the duration of employment.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience conducting law enforcement investigations to support case resolution, analyzing evidence to determine incident findings, preparing detailed incident reports, and/or conducting security inspections to identify prohibited items; experience must be equivalent to the next lower federal grade/level, GS-07.
• Experience must be used to meet the qualification requirement; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Successfully graduate from the United States Army Civilian Police Academy, unless covered by a current approved waiver or exemption or grandfathered by the Office of the Provost Marshal General.
• Successfully graduate from the Department of Defense Military Working Dog Handler Course, or complete it within one year of hire.
• Successfully pass required law enforcement and military working dog training, certification, and qualification requirements, including weapons qualifications, NIMS training, and CPR/first aid certification.
• Successfully pass pre-employment and recurring medical and psychiatric evaluations.
• Pass a Physical Agility Test within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.
• Comply with and maintain Individual Reliability Program requirements.
• Possess a valid state driver's license and obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator's license.
• Be able to wear chemical protection masks, gloves, and associated equipment.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Meet suitability or fitness requirements based on a background investigation.
• Be subject to the Lautenberg Amendment provisions and federal law enforcement officer felony-removal 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.
• Complete a one-year probationary period unless previously meeting the applicable requirements.
• Use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

• Train and maintain military working dogs in obedience, controlled aggression, and detection functions.
• Conduct law enforcement patrols and enforce laws on a military installation, including arresting suspects and issuing citations.
• Search vehicles, buildings, and open areas with military working dogs to detect narcotics and explosives.
• Respond to emergency situations and coordinate with medical personnel.
• Operate law enforcement computer systems to manage incident data and prepare reports.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.
• Relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations may be authorized for candidates new to federal service.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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