Police Officer

Air Force Special Operations Command • Hurlburt Field, FL

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About The Position

The primary purpose of the position is to perform law enforcement work to maintain law and order, preserve the peace, protect life and civil rights, detect and investigate crimes, apprehend violators, and patrol assigned jurisdictions. The position carries full powers of apprehension and detention, including carrying a firearm, advising suspects of their rights, preserving evidence, and testifying in court. The officer investigates crimes and complaints outside the scope of AFOSI or higher-level squadron detectives, serves as a Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) Controller and command-and-control function for Integrated Defense forces, and responds to significant or catastrophic incidents as an initial on-scene commander, initiating the Air Force Incident Management System (AFIMS). The role requires law enforcement training and certification, firearms qualification, physical fitness, and the ability to work an uncommon tour that includes rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and recall. It is a mission-essential and emergency-essential position, with duties that may continue during emergencies and national mobilization.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Pass an initial pre-employment medical examination and periodic medical examinations.
• Pass initial and annual physical fitness and physical agility tests, including running; meet hearing standards and be able to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• Qualify and remain qualified in the use of required weapons; firearms are required in performing the duties.
• 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 formal law enforcement training school as determined by AF/A4S and obtain DoD Peace Officer Standardization and Training Certification.
• Obtain and maintain first-responder certifications in CPR, self-aid buddy care, and first aid, with annual maintenance.
• Obtain and maintain a government travel card.
• Obtain and maintain required qualifications and certifications for the specified equipment, systems, databases, and procedures, including NCIC, DBIDS, SFST, ARIDE, AFJIS, evidence-management systems, explosive-detection devices, SUAS, electronic booking stations, speed-measurement devices, and non-lethal weapons.
• Complete required duty-position evaluations within the first two years, in this order: Installation Entry Controller; Patrolman/Security Response Team; Alarm Monitor; and BDOC Controller/Dispatcher.
• Meet emergency-essential position requirements, including possible vaccinations and boosters, participation in readiness exercises, and continuing duties during crises.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level or equivalent, including experience with security forces, police, or law enforcement operations and knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, methods, procedures, and techniques.
• For merit-promotion applicants, meet the applicable federal time-in-grade requirement: one year at GS-06 for the GS-07 level, when applicable.
• Demonstrate knowledge of law enforcement procedures, training requirements, and operating methods for independently performing police officer activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of specialized personnel-access controls used to prevent unauthorized access to areas with stringent security requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate use of force and self-defense techniques, including the ability to subdue and control individuals when required.
• Be able to operate motor vehicles with gross weight of 7,000 pounds or less and loading capacity of one ton or less, including two- or four-wheel-drive vehicles.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Clearly document duties, responsibilities, and hours worked for any part-time or unpaid experience claimed.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full range of police officer duties within assigned jurisdictions, including apprehension and detention, carrying firearms, advising suspects of their rights, preserving evidence, and testifying in court.
• Investigate crimes and complaints that are outside the scope of AFOSI or higher-level squadron detectives.
• Serve as a Base Defense Operations Center Controller and provide command and control for Integrated Defense forces.
• Respond to significant and catastrophic events as the initial on-scene commander and initiate the Air Force Incident Management System.
• Maintain required law enforcement qualifications and certifications, including firearms and duty-position evaluations.
• Complete first-responder training and certifications in CPR, self-aid buddy care, and first aid, and maintain them annually.
• Participate in recurring training for specialized tactics, techniques, and procedures for catastrophic events, terrorist attacks, and installation threats.
• Perform active-shooter response tactics as a member of a small team, including small-unit fire-and-maneuver tactics while wearing protective gear.
• Wear the required DAF Police uniform and meet dress and appearance standards.
• Work an uncommon tour that may include nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, rotating shifts, and recall.
• Travel away from the normal duty station when required.
• Continue mission-essential and emergency-essential duties during emergencies, readiness exercises, and national emergencies until properly relieved.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; benefits eligibility depends on position type and other applicable conditions.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees.

What This Job Offers

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