Police Officer

United States Space Force•Buckley AFB, CO

19d

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 includes the full spectrum of police officer duties, 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 weapons qualifications and multiple duty-position qualifications and certifications, as well as completing recurring training and first-responder certifications. The officer must meet medical, hearing, vision, and physical fitness requirements; wear a police uniform and approved protective equipment; and work an uncommon tour that may include nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, rotating shifts, and recall. The position is mission essential and designated as a key position.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Males must be registered for Selective Service.
Obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
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 established hearing standards; and discern colors, contrast, and depth.
Qualify and remain qualified to use required weapons and firearms.
Wear the DAF Police Officer uniform and meet applicable dress and appearance standards.
Complete an initial job compatibility assessment.
Possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate security forces vehicles and installed equipment.
Pass formal law enforcement training school and obtain DoD Peace Officer Standardization and Training Certification.
Obtain and annually maintain CPR, self-aid buddy care, and first-aid training/certifications.
Be able to employ small-unit infantry/SWAT tactics involving fire and maneuver and rapid movement between defensive positions while wearing protective gear for extended periods.
Obtain and maintain a government travel card.
Obtain and maintain required qualifications and/or certifications, including Flight Armorer, Active Vehicle Barrier, NCIC, Emergency Management Systems, DBIDS, SFST, SFMIS, AFJIS, EMP, ECMX, EDD, DDEX, authoritative databases, SUAS, electronic booking stations, speed measurement devices, and non-lethal weapons.
Complete duty-position evaluations in the specified order within the first two years: Installation Entry Controller; Patrolman/Security Response Team; Alarm Monitor; and BDOC Controller/Dispatcher. Successfully complete subsequent evaluations as required.
Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level, including knowledge of police and law enforcement services and investigative procedures used to prevent or resolve offenses and investigate crimes beyond routine patrol assignments.
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-06 is required for the GS-07 level when TIG applies.
Demonstrate knowledge of law enforcement procedures, training requirements, and operating methods for independently performing the full range of police officer activities.
Demonstrate knowledge of methods and procedures for enforcing specialized personnel access controls in areas with stringent security requirements.
Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate use of force and self-defense techniques, including the ability to subdue and control individuals as required.
Be able to operate motor vehicles with a gross weight of 7,000 pounds or less and loading capacity of 1 ton or less, including two- or four-wheel-drive vehicles.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community management, employees, and other law enforcement agencies.
Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, depending on appointment type.
Be able to continue performing the mission-critical function during emergencies.

Responsibilities

Perform the full spectrum of police officer duties within assigned jurisdictions.
Conduct investigations and surveillance.
Serve as a Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) controller.
Perform emergency response and incident command and control.
Maintain law and order, preserve the peace, protect life and civil rights, detect and investigate crimes, and arrest or apprehend violators.
Conduct patrols within assigned jurisdictions.
Maintain required weapons qualifications and duty-position evaluations and certifications.
Obtain and maintain first-responder training and certifications in CPR, self-aid buddy care, and first aid.
Complete recurring training on specialized tactics, techniques, and procedures for responding to catastrophic events, terrorist attacks, and related installation threats.
Use small-unit tactics, including active-shooter response tactics, as part of a team.
Operate security forces vehicles and installed equipment.
Wear the required DAF Police Officer uniform and approved protective clothing and equipment.
Work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, rotating shifts, and recall as required.
Travel away from the normal duty station occasionally as required.