Police Officer (Conservation Law Enforcement)

Duties
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• Serve as a Police Officer (Conservation Law Enforcement) engaged in Conservation Law Enforcement duties. Participates in investigations into violations of environmental and fish and game laws.
• Participate in planning, coordinating, and conducting the enforcement program of Federal, State, and installation fish and wildlife regulations.
• Conduct law enforcement activities such as surveillance, interviewing witnesses, interrogating suspects, searching for and the collection of evidence, conducting seizures of contraband and vehicles, securing search warrants, making apprehensions.
• Perform duties to provide controlled, safe hunting and boating activities, including conducting scheduled and unscheduled marine patrols to ascertain compliance with federal and state boating laws.
• Conduct both short-term and long-term investigations, felony and misdemeanor, into violations of Federal fish, wildlife and environmental laws which involve a wide range of law enforcement activities.
• Maintain a close working relationship with the local State and the U.S. Department of the Interior (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) in studies of endangered wildlife species and threatened populations.
• Ensure physical security measures are in effect in remote areas of the installation for the protection of Government property, endangered or threatened species, and cultural / archeological protected / sensitive sites.
• Collect and preserve evidence, conduct long and short-term investigations on criminal cases and analyze facts to identify suspects and develop case information for use in pressing charges and bringing suspect to trial.
• Participate in planning, coordinating, and conducting the enforcement program of Federal, State, and installation fish and wildlife regulations.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must attend and successfully graduate the Department of the Army Civilian Police Academy within 1 Year of hire date or have received equivalent academic credit.
• Pass training, certification and qualification requirements related to law enforcement work. These include: weapons qualifications, first aid/CPR and National Incident Management System training requirements.
• Must comply with and maintain the requirements of the Individual Reliability Program which includes a high standard of conduct, emotional stability, work effectively under pressure and emergencies.
• Must maintain physical conditioning and pass an annual physical agility test as outline in "The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program". Failure to meet the standards will result in separation.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug test screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• In accordance the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act if convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position; and is subject to removal from the position if found convicted after being employed.
• Federal law requires removal of federal law enforcement officers convicted of felonies. Convictions that occurred before January 20, 2001 are not included in this requirement; only new convictions will trigger the requirement.
• Mission Essential position. In the event of a crisis, emergency situation or inclement weather, the incumbent must continue to perform the duties until relieved by proper authority.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator's license.
• Hours of work is subject to irregular and/or rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Incumbent is required to work overtime as directed and is subject to recall for emergency overtime.
• This position requires to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Must complete of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.

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 in this document .

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes demonstrated experience with 1) Apprehending, arresting or detaining suspects; 2) Interviewing witnesses and other persons involved to determine involvement in the incident; 3) Conducting safety inspections to ensure safety; 4) Conducting surveillance and physical inspections of perimeters; 5) Collecting and preserving evidence to bring suspects to trial. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service or equivalent to (GS-07).

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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Installation 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 https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
• 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 and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.