Police Officer (Training/Instructor)

Duties
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• Take the lead on investigations in the absence of the Detective or when case load demands.
• Lead assigned Field Training Officers in the performance of their duties which include observing, evaluating, and documenting probationary officers' performance.
• Respond to emergency calls, exercise arrest authority, investigate incidents reported, take statements, and develop leads by interviewing persons involved.
• Forecast training requirements for the directorate and secure available spaces.
• Report training accomplishments and submit required training reports to higher headquarters in a timely manner.
• Evaluate students' overall success or failure, including their progress at certain points in the learning process.
• Perform general law enforcement support activities such as preparing reports and composing statements.
• Serve as Liaison Officer for security-related annual military training conducted for the installation, Augmentation Forces training, and test exercises.

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.
• Works call back and/or emergency overtime when required.
• Works rotating shifts to include weekends and holidays when required.
• Position is Mission Essential IAW DoDI 3020.42.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Must be able to wear chemical protection masks, gloves, and other associated equipment.
• Must be able to pass periodic medical examination (physical, emotional and mental stability, etc.)
• Must be able to pass periodic physical agility test requirements.
• Must be able to maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must have successfully graduated from DA Police Academy.
• Must meet all mandatory requirements of AR 190-56.
• Maintain requirements of Individual Reliability Program (IRP) IAW AR 190-56.
• Required to meet proficiency requirements in specialized weapons and unarmed self-defense.
• Be qualified and certified in the use of chemical aerosol irritants, tear gas, and radar gun.
• Must have state certification, if required, for radar and breathalyzer operations
• Must successfully complete CPR certification and First Aid.
• This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

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.

I have one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level which includes revising tests for law enforcement training
courses; evaluating students' progress through the learning process; and publishing an annual training schedule; performing police duties to enforce federal laws; conducting investigations of crimes and reported incidents; and responding to emergency calls.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Attention to Detail
• Education and Training
• Leadership
• Oral Communication

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

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 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 Security & Intelligence Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.