Supervisory Police Officer (Traffic Investigations)

Department of Defense • Fort Novosel, AL

373d • $61,111 - $79,443

About The Position

Serves as Chief of the Traffic Investigation Branch with Directorate of Emergency Services, Fort Novosel, Alabama.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Pass medical pre-screening and physical agility test (PAT) requirements annually.
• Be certified to use police weapons, equipment, cameras, crime scene evidence collecting, and automated police information retrieval systems.
• Must successfully complete the US Army Military Police School Traffic Collision Investigations School within one year of employment.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid state (and military) Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Must be US citizen to apply.
• Must obtain and maintain current required certifications in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques and First Aid.
• Personnel are required to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. May be required to work overtime on an emergency basis.
• Wear of uniforms is required. May be required to wear protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, shield, and body armor.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• This position is supervisory. A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• Must have successfully graduated from a DA Police Academy or approved certification course.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and assigns work on a daily basis to be carried out by subordinates; set and adjusts short-term priorities; prepares schedules for completion of work.
• Utilize equipment, cameras, crime scene evidence collecting, and automated police information retrieval systems.
• Writes and updates regulations, policy letters, memorandums, and guidelines pertaining to the motor vehicle traffic supervision regulations.
• Performs a broad range of Force Protection functions, law enforcement duties, accident investigation, crime prevention, traffic control, evidence gathering, bike patrol, and community policing.
• Conducts preliminary investigations of accidents, security breaches, and criminal activities; writes police, traffic, and incident and activity reports.
• Conducts long-range and day-to-day planning of traffic missions and investigations, and subordinate activities ensuring consideration of all assigned areas of responsibility.
• Plans, manages, and directs all aspects of motor vehicle traffic supervision and investigation for the installation.
• Directs traffic and enforces motor vehicle operations including directing traffic and issuing tickets for violations.
• Conducts security checks on facilities and perimeter checks of the fence line, either by vehicle, walking or All Terrain Vehicle (ATV).
• Places or moves barricades, cones speed boxes, marquees and other equipment related to traffic, pedestrian, crowd control and public safety.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee, including access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: National Security and International Affairs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees