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 (IMCOM) supported installations. The position directs assigned law enforcement officers and provides sworn testimony based on investigative findings. It also oversees personnel administration, including performance evaluations, complaint resolution, discipline, and providing employees with advice, counsel, or instruction on work and administrative matters.

This is a supervisory, mission-essential term position scheduled for two years. The incumbent must meet law enforcement training, certification, medical, physical fitness, security, and other conditions of employment. Work may involve irregular or rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, emergency recall, and occasional temporary duty travel. The position is subject to a one-year supervisory probation period unless previously completed, as well as a one-year term-employment trial period. It may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment, or change to lower grade for a current permanent Army employee, and may be made permanent without further competition.

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. This experience is typical of work at the GS-08 level.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the previous 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-08).
• Must be able to 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 required law enforcement training, certifications, and qualifications, including weapons qualification and National Incident Management System training requirements.
• Must hold certifications for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid techniques.
• Must meet AR 190-56 requirements, including passing 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.
• Must sign a DA 5019R Condition of Employment for mandatory drug testing; the position is a Testing Designated Position under the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program.
• Subject to the Lautenberg Amendment concerning the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Must complete the USACPA or do so within one year of hire, unless holding a current approved OPMG waiver.
• Must complete a one-year supervisory probation period unless previously completed and a one-year term-employment trial period.
• Must meet the applicable employment-authority eligibility requirements and provide supporting documentation.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must use direct deposit for pay.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Must be available for irregular or rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, directed overtime, and emergency recall.
• Subject to possible civil action arising from improper exercise of authority or injudicious use of force.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a shift supervisor for the law enforcement force assigned under the authority of the Senior Commander at IMCOM-supported installations.
• Provide sworn testimony based on investigative findings.
• Direct the work of assigned law enforcement officers.
• Manage personnel administration, including evaluating performance, resolving complaints, and administering discipline.
• Give employees advice, counsel, or instruction on work and administrative matters.
• Report to work or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies as required to support mission operations.
• Work overtime as directed and respond to emergency recall.
• Occasionally travel on temporary duty.

Benefits

• The federal government provides a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and an agency determination.
• Relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be authorized for candidates new to Federal service.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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