SUPERVISORY POLICE OFFICER

Duties

• Perform as a Supervisory Police Officer (Watch Commander) responsible for directing police patrols and coordinating law enforcement operations during assigned shift.
• Develop and review police reports, forms, and records for compliance with Army and local regulations.
• Synchronize emergency response of police assets and integrate community-oriented police philosophy into all law enforcement programs.
• Exercise arrest/apprehension authority consistent with federal, state, local laws and Army regulations and is required to carry a firearm in the performance of duties.
• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work assignments.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain clearance certification with the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (ASPIN), Public Safety Commission.
• This is a designated Mission Essential position.
• One-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must wear chemical protection masks, gloves, and other associated equipment. Must pass physical agility test requirements.
• Required to pass a pre-employment and periodic medical examination (physical, emotional and mental stability, etc.).
• Must pass physical agility test requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.
• Be qualified and certified in the use of chemical aerosol irritants, tear gas, and radar guns.
• State certification, if required, for radar and breathalyzer operations.
• Key Position- must not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the agency.
• Required to meet all mandatory requirements of AR 190-56, The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program.
• Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) conducting law enforcement duties to ensure the protection of life, property and civil rights; 2) enforcing a wide range of law enforcement/security laws, traffic codes, regulations, directives, and procedures 3) conducting investigations to detect and apprehend individuals committing suspected illegal acts, such as acts of violence, theft of property, or for violating laws concerning controlled substances; 4) training police officer personnel in crime prevention, law enforcement and physical security policies and procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

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.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a(n) Physical Security and Law Enforcement Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• The advertised salary does not include our current rate of 1.49% tax free Cost of Living Allowance (COLA)
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment or Relocation Incentives may be authorized subject to an agency determination.
• Since Alaska is considered an overseas location, statutory return rights are applicable in many circumstances.
• Further certification from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement.
• Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.