Lead Police Officer

Duties

• Serve as a Lead Police Officer assigned under the authority of the Senior Commander at IMCOM supported installations. Perform police officer duties enforce laws and render assistance.
• Respond to and investigate emergency calls, complaints and other calls for service.
• Responsible for three or more Department of Army Civilian Police Officers, Military Policeman (MP) and on some installation, DA Security Guards (DASG), while on shift as outlined in the Patrol Distribution Plan (PDP).
• Instruct employees in specific job tasks, techniques and training.
• Serve as work leader of personnel engaged in law enforcement duties for the installation. Distribute shift work assignments to be performed by employees.
• Conduct traffic law enforcement patrol using specialized equipment such as radar, Lidar and breathalyzer.
• Operate motor vehicle which may involve high speed pursuit of suspects. Conduct investigative stops, question, detain, and issue traffic citations as required.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position requires the incumbent to successfully complete the United States Army Civilian Police Academy program of instruction within one year.
• This position requires the incumbent to be proficient in the use of assigned firearms.
• This position requires certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid training.
• Incumbent must be able to successfully pass the National Incident Management System (NIMS) training requirements.
• This position requires the completion 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 will require the incumbent to pass the primary physical fitness/agility test (PAT) within 30 days of employment and an annual one thereafter.
• This position requires certification in the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) in accordance with Army Regulation 190-56.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential".
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator's license.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• This position is subject to possible civil action due to improper exercises of authority or injudicious use of force in the apprehension or detention of individuals.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear a uniform and /or protective clothing and equipment.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• Federal law requires removal of a federal law enforcement officers convicted of felonies after the law took effect on January 20, 2001.

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: (GS-08)

One year of specialized experience which includes 1) experience responding to and investigating emergency calls, complaints and other calls for service; exercising search and arrest authority; 2) experience conducting traffic patrol using specialized equipment such as radar, Lidar and breathalyzer; and 3) experience utilizing word processing and web-based law enforcement computer programs to complete reports, to document incidents, or criminal investigations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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.

Some Federal positions allow you to substitute education for experience. For this position, you must qualify using experience only, no education substitution if allowed.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• 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) Security & Intelligence Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• 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 following special programs/incentives MAY be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government:

• Recruitment Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment
• 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.