Supervisory Police Officer

United States Army Installation Management Command • Yakima, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisory Police Officer serves as a shift supervisor for the law enforcement force at Yakima Training Center, Washington, under the authority of the Senior Commander at Installation Management Command-supported installations. The officer directs assigned law enforcement personnel, provides sworn testimony based on investigative findings, and oversees personnel administration, including performance evaluations, complaint resolution, and discipline. The role also includes advising, counseling, and instructing employees on work-related and administrative matters.

This is a mission-essential term position scheduled to last two years, with possible extensions under applicable rules. The incumbent must meet law enforcement training, certification, medical, physical agility, drug-testing, reliability, security-clearance, and licensing requirements. Work may involve irregular or rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, emergency recall, and occasional temporary duty travel. The position is supervisory and includes a one-year probationary period to assess supervisory performance unless previously completed; term employment is also subject to a one-year trial period.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience performing law enforcement activities such as patrol, criminal investigations, forensics, and administration; providing training and guidance on law enforcement regulations and procedures; and leading security or law enforcement teams.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-08).
• Must obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment; a background investigation and credit check are required.
• Must successfully pass law enforcement training, certification, and qualification requirements, including weapons qualifications and National Incident Management System training requirements.
• Must maintain certifications in CPR and first aid techniques.
• Must pass pre-employment and recurring medical evaluations and a Physical Agility Test within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.
• Must comply with and maintain Individual Reliability Program requirements and submit to mandatory drug testing under the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program.
• Must meet the requirements of AR 190-56 and be subject to the Lautenberg Amendment.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must successfully graduate from the USACPA or complete it within one year of hire, unless holding a current approved OPMG waiver.
• Must complete a one-year probation to assess supervisory duties unless previously completed; term employment is subject to a one-year trial period.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must meet one or more of the listed employment authority categories to apply.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Must work irregular or rotating shifts as assigned, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; overtime and emergency recall may be required.
• Occasional TDY travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a shift supervisor for the law enforcement force assigned to supported installations.
• Provide sworn testimony based on investigative findings.
• Direct the work of assigned law enforcement officers.
• Manage personnel administration, including performance evaluations, resolving complaints, and administering discipline.
• Give employees advice, counsel, and instruction on work and administrative matters.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families subject to eligibility.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized.
• 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 may be authorized for determining annual leave accrual rate.

What This Job Offers

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