Supervisory Police Officer-Direct Hire Authority

Air Force Materiel Command • Edwards AFB, CA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor and/or flight chief, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Security Forces Branch. Duties include planning, organizing, and directing the activities of a Security Forces Flight, ensuring that personnel comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. The role involves exercising supervisory personnel management responsibilities, representing the Security Forces Squadron with a variety of installation and functional area organizations, and performing and enforcing the full range of police officer duties within the military installation. Additionally, the position manages the Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) Training Program for Police Officers.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, toConclude evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Must pass an initial pre-employment medical examination, periodic medical examinations, required physical fitness/physical agility tests including running events, meet established hearing standards, and discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• Must wear approved protective clothing such as body armor/ballistic plates, helmets, personal protective equipment, coats, boots, traffic vests and/or chemical protective equipment, (e.g. respirator mask).
• Incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate all security forces vehicles and installed equipment.
• Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Experience includes: exhibit a deep understanding of police procedures and operating methods to independently execute a full range of activities-including protection level resources, installation entry control, armed response, and dispatch-alongside specialized knowledge of aerial surveillance principles to ensure officers can effectively identify SUAS systems.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-08 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

Nice To Haves

• Prior Security Forces experience is highly desired
• In-depth knowledge of applicable law enforcement and security regulations (AF, Federal, and DoD), including force protection, integrated base defense, anti-terrorism, and physical security protocols.
• Thorough understanding of safety, security, and EEO practices.
• Proficiency in police officer procedures and operating methods, enabling independent execution of duties related to protection level resources, installation entry control, armed response, and dispatch.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of an organization, exercising sound supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Knowledge of aerial surveillance principles in order to ensure police officers can identify SUAS systems.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of a Security Forces Flight, ensuring that personnel comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Represents the Security Forces Squadron with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Performs and enforces the full range of police officer duties within the military installation.
• Manages Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) Training Program for Police Officers.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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