Supervisory Police Officer (Traffic Investigator)

Duties

• Serve as senior subject matter expert for collision response, investigations, reconstruction and traffic management protocols.
• Develop and implement traffic plans and programs through use of in-depth surveys of traffic patterns.
• Prepare and approve traffic accident investigations and writes technical reports of investigative findings.
• Respond to and investigate emergency calls, complaints and other calls for service.
• Prepare documents, technical reports and charts statistical tables.
• Identify developmental and training needs of personnel.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• 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.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear the Department of the Army Civilian Police (DACP) uniform and other required safety apparel.
• Successfully graduated the required U.S. Army Civilian Police Academy (USACPA), or complete within one year, unless current approved waiver/exception or grandfathered from the Office of the Provost Marshal General.
• Incumbent must have successfully completed the Traffic Management and Collision Investigation (TMCI) Course or approved equivalent, or ability to complete within one year of hire.
• Subject to work irregular and/or rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays on a rotational basis around a 24-hour day, 7 days a week schedule.
• Incumbent is required to work overtime as directed and is subject to recall for emergency overtime.
• Incumbent in this position is designated as Mission Essential (IAW DODI 3024.42 and DTM 17-004). This position requires the incumbent to be at least 21 years of age.
• Incumbent is subject to possible civil action due to improper exercises of authority or injudicious use of force in the apprehension or detention of individuals.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment and recurring medical / psychiatric evaluation. Pass a Physical Agility Test (PAT) within 60 days of hire date and annually thereafter.
• Comply with and maintain the requirements of the Individual Reliability Program.
• Pass initial and annual criminal history background checks TOY travel is occasionally required.
• Required to perform a weapons qualification test and maintain proficiency in assigned weapons and law enforcement associated equipment. Must maintain qualification and/or certification and knowledge of the following: National Crime.
• Information Center (NCIC), Army Law Enforcement Terminal System (ALERTS) and other Law enforcement databases, Expandable Baton, O/C Spray, assigned weapon and chemical protective mask/gear.
• Successfully gain and pass training certification related to police work functions including all DODI 5525.15 requirements; FEMA IS-100, -200, -700, -701, and -800.B IAW HSPD-8 and AR 525-27; HAZMAT Awareness.
• Continued required training: Radiation Safety Training; operating a special purpose vehicles; administering CPR/first aid and other emergency medical procedures and other certifications

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 preventing, detecting, and investigating accidents, crimes, and misconduct, apprehending violators, assisting citizens in emergency situations, maintaining order, protecting life, property and the civil rights of individuals, and assisting in the prosecution of criminals. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

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.

Incumbents of this position must have successfully graduated the required U.S. Army Civilian Police Academy (USACPA), at the Law Enforcement Training Center, or attend this academy within 1 year of hire unless a current approved waiver/exception or grandfathered from the Office of the Provost Marshal General. NOTE: Must upload certificate of completion if you are a graduate.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
  • Relocation 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.