POLICE OFFICER

Duties

• Incumbent may full powers of apprehension and detention, which entails carrying a firearm, mirandizing suspects, preserving evidence, and testifying in court as it pertains to enforcing regulations within assigned jurisdiction.
• Conducts investigations of crimes and complaints covering a wide range of subjects and allegations that are not within the scope of Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI)
• Serves as the primary command and control (C2) function for all Integrated Defense forces.
• Conducts Investigations/Surveillance.
• Performs as Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) Controller.
• Performs emergency response and incident command and control.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• National Guard Membership is required. If you are not sure if you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
• This position has been identified as a designated position under the Air Force Drug Testing Plan. Incumbent(s) of this position is/are subject to the possibility of a random drug test.
• Incumbent must qualify and remain qualified in the use of required weapons, as the incumbent will be required to use firearms in performing duties.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• The incumbent must wear a DAF Police Officer uniform as identified in the DAF Police AFI and required to meet dress and appearance standards when supporting non-DoD agencies IAW the AFI.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license and be able to operate all security forces vehicles and installed equipment.
• Subject to duty position evaluation on a pass/fail standard in accordance with AFI 36-2646, Security Forces Training and Standardization Evaluation Programs.
• Incumbent will be exposed to the day-to-day dangers associated with law enforcement and security duties.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.

Qualifications

This position is INDEFINITE NTE 24 months, with possible extension up to 60 months.

MILITARY GRADES: E3 through E6

COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: 3P051
The policy to have a compatible MOS/AFSC has been suspended. When reinstated, you will have one year to meet the qualifications of this position or meet the requirements in the guidance set by NGB. If applicant is willing to join the Indiana Air National Guard and meet the AFSC compatibility requirements, please upload your Report Individual of Personnel (RIP) to your documents on this application to determine ASVAB qualification.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property. Creditable specialized experience may have been gained in work on a police force; through service as a military police officer; in work providing visitor protection and law enforcement in parks, forests, or other natural resource or recreational environments; in performing criminal investigative duties; or in other work that provided the required knowledge and skills. 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level which includes experience in administrative, clerical, technical, or military work that involved protecting property, equipment, data, or materials; or that involved making judgments based on the application of directions, rules, regulations, or laws.

PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY AS THE FOLLOWING HAS CHANGED

Indiana National Guard (INNG) Federal Technicians will wait 18 months after being selected for a new position before applying for another position within the INNG. If you meet the requirements listed below, you will need to submit a signed Exception to Policy (ETP) memorandum with your application to be considered for the position. If you have questions about applicability, send an email explaining your situation to the HRO Staffing inbox listed below.

If you are a Tenure 0 Temporary employee (your position has a not-to-exceed date), you do not need an ETP memo.

If you became a new employee through a USAJobs announcement within the last 18 months, you will need an ETP memo.

If you received a promotion, reassignment, or grade reduction through a USAJobs announcement within the last 18 months, you will need an ETP memo.

If you require an ETP memorandum, you can download the template here:

The memorandum will be written by you, the employee, and signed by your supervisory chain up to the Director level. Directors and Supervisors will submit the signed memorandum for final review to the HRO Staffing inbox:
The Human Resources Officer (HRO) is the final approval for all ETP waivers. If approved, the memorandum will be returned to you and then submitted with your application.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position does not meet the definition of law enforcement officer (LEO) and is excluded from coverage as LEO for purposes of the Federal Employment Retirement System-Base Annuity 1A W 5 CFR, Part 842, Subpart H.

The incumbent of this position is required to meet certain physical requirements and is required to provide a copy of their current AF Form 422 or AF Form 469 annually.

The maximum entry age for DoD Law Enforcement is 37. An individual not appointed by the last day of the month in which the individual becomes age 37 will not be originally appointed or assigned to these positions.

Must meet medical requirements for AFSC 3P Career Field.

Must possess a valid state driver's license to operate government motor vehicles (GMV) in accordance with AFI 24-301, Vehicle Operations.

This announcement follows the Fair Chance Act (FCA). The FCA prohibits specific inquiries regarding an applicant's criminal or credit background prior to the hiring agency making a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. If applicant suspects a violation to FCA for their application, the applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days to the date of alleged non-compliance. To complete the complaint, applicant must send an email to donald.a.heichel.civ@army.mil with the following information:

• Name of the applicant.
• A copy of the vacancy announcement and/or vacancy announcement number.
• Name of the individual(s) who allegedly violated the Fair Chance Act.
• A description of the violation.
• Supporting documentation (e.g., emails), if applicable.

Exemptions to FCA implementation that may apply:

• Position requires a determination of eligibility for access to classified information.
• Is a dual-status military technician position in which an applicant or employee is subject to a determination of eligibility for acceptance or retention in the armed forces, in connection with concurrent military membership.

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).