Police Officer

**Duties**:

- Conduct traffic Law Enforcement (LE) patrol using specialized equipment such as radar, Lidar and breathalyzer.
- Respond to and investigate emergency calls, complaints and other calls for service.
- Perform protection duties to deter, detect, and deny unauthorized access at fixed installation, internal compound, and incident perimeter posts.
- Operate the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) terminal in accordance with federal and state laws to transcribe data.
- Write detailed reports to support arrests, investigations, and other law enforcement functions.

**Requirements**:
**Conditions of Employment**:

- Must obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
- Incumbent in this position is designated as Mission Essential (IAW DODI 3024.42 and DTM 17-004) position during Inclement Weather Conditions or other designed/identified emergency conditions.
- Must be willing to work irregular and/or rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
- Must successfully pass a pre-employment and recurring (annual) medical evaluation.
- Must possess a valid state driver’s license and be able to obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator’s license.
- This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. IAW AR 600-85, a DA 5019R Condition of Employment must be signed for mandatory drug testing.
- Must comply with and maintain the requirements of the Individual Reliability Program (IRP).
- The 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 covers this position. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position.
- Position requires the incumbent to successfully pass training/certification requirements related to law enforcement work functions. Including but not limited to: weapons qualifications, first aid/CPR and National Incident Management System Training.
- Incumbent must attend the U.S Army Military Police School Civilian Police Academy and successfully graduate within 12 months of hire date; unless incumbent has a current approved waiver/exception, IAW AR 190-56.
- TDY of 10% may be required.
- Must pass a Physical Agility Test (PAT) within 30 days of hire date and annually thereafter.

**Qualifications**:
**Who May Apply: US Citizens**
- **GS-06 Specialized experience is defined as**: work experience serving as a police officer performing law enforcement duties; patrolling assigned areas on foot and by motor vehicle; responding to various calls for law enforcement services; operating emergency vehicles equipped with radar in order to pursue speeding vehicles when enforcing traffic regulations or laws; preparing law enforcement related reports.
- This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).
- **GS-07 Specialized experience is defined as**: work experience serving as a police officer responding to calls involving crimes ranging from simple violations to felonies; preparing law enforcement related reports and forms including statements, accident, patrol and/or field investigation reports; observing and reporting traffic safety hazards.
- This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

**Education**:
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone - no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

**Additional information**:

- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- This is a(n) 19 Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
- Student loan repayment may be authorized.
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