Supervisory Police Officer-Sergeant

U.S. Mint • Fort Knox, KY

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About The Position

This position is with the U.S. Mint Protection Department, Fort Knox Police. The Supervisory Police Officer-Sergeant supervises enforcement of Federal, State, and local laws relating to the protection of human life and preservation of individuals’ civil rights. Mint Police also protect U.S. Mint buildings and grounds, as well as monetary values in custody or in production.

The role includes assigning officers to posts and patrols, enforcing Mint Police regulations and directives, planning and adjusting work assignments and schedules, resolving personnel concerns, and helping identify and schedule training needs. The facility operates around the clock on a three-shift basis, seven days a week; the employee must be available to work all three shifts on a rotating basis. The position is emergency essential and may require brief deployments during contingency events, including under severe and austere conditions.

The position requires prior Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) training, successful background and medical screening, firearm use and proficiency, and the ability to meet specified physical and psychological standards. The role is subject to probationary requirements and other federal employment conditions described in the announcement.

Requirements

• One year of specialized law-enforcement experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the TR-8/GS-7 level, involving knowledge of basic laws and regulations, law-enforcement operations, practices, and techniques, and responsibility for maintaining order, protecting life and property, preserving the peace, preventing, detecting, and investigating crimes, and apprehending violators.
• For TR-09, 52 weeks at the TR-08/GS-07 level, if the time-in-grade requirement applies.
• Complete or have previously completed training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia.
• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Meet the stated physical requirements, including wearing required clothing and equipment weighing no more than 30 pounds total and being able to perform the listed activities and duties.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination and meet applicable agency medical requirements.
• Pass a pre-employment psychological evaluation and meet applicable agency psychological requirements.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and required federal employment suitability procedures.
• Carry and use a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency.
• Possess a valid state motor vehicle operator's license upon appointment or within 90 days of appointment, as applicable, and maintain a valid license while in the position.
• Be available for rotating assignments across all three shifts at a facility operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Be ready and able to deploy as required in support of contingencies, including under severe and austere conditions.
• Submit to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Meet applicable uniform, safety-equipment, and appearance standards, including restrictions on visible tattoos and piercings.
• Meet applicable federal employment conditions, including direct deposit, identity verification, and Selective Service certification or exemption when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Independently assign officers to posts and patrols and make day-to-day adjustments according to established procedures and priorities.
• Enforce operational regulations used by the United States Mint Police, including manuals, post orders, policies, procedures, and directives.
• Plan and distribute work assignments, review work in progress, and revise work schedules as needed.
• Resolve most personnel management problems and grievances and promote morale among police personnel.
• Assist in identifying and developing personnel training needs and schedule training based on manpower availability.
• Protect human life and civil rights, maintain order, protect property, preserve the peace, and support crime prevention, detection, investigation, and apprehension of violators.

Benefits

• Eleven paid holidays.
• 13 days of sick leave.
• 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after retirement.
• A choice of health insurance plans, including coverage for pre-existing conditions and no waiting periods; the employer pays up to 75% of premiums.
• A retirement program with employer-matching contributions.
• Competitive salaries, bonuses, and incentive awards.
• Opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

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