Supervisory Police Officer

Duties

• Develop law enforcement programs and operating plans for the installation and is responsible for planning, supervising, and managing the operations of the division.
• Review and evaluate staff actions for adherence to organizational policy.
• Plan for current and long-range operations based on workload trends and projected requirements.
• Establish training programs within the department to ensure initial training, sustainment training and training on new policy and law is conducted.
• Advise top-level installation managers on police department issues impacting them and develop acceptable solutions to problems.
• Identify problem areas and makes necessary changes in policies and procedures to correct deficiencies and to meet short and long range objectives.
• Direct the law enforcement staff directly or indirectly through subordinate supervisors performing the various police functions.
• Maintain good grievance procedures and personally resolve significant employee and group complaint seeking assistance as necessary.
• Perform liaison with other military and civilian law enforcement agencies within the area to discuss problems, inter-agency support, future plans and needs, and exchange of information.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able obtain and maintain a valid (Secret) security investigation
• Incumbent must be able to successfully pass training, certification and qualification requirements related to law enforcement work functions as prescribed by policy, regulations or statutes.
• These include, but not limited to: weapons qualifications, first aid/CPR and National Incident Management System (NIMS) training requirements.
• Incumbent must meet the requirements of AR 190-56:
• Comply with and maintain the requirements of the Individual Reliability Program (IRP).
• Successfully pass a pre-employment and recurring medical / psychiatric evaluation.
• Pass a Physical Agility Test (PAT) within 30 days of hire date and annually thereafter.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug- Free Federal Workplace Program. Signing of a DA Form 5019, acknowledging pre-appointment drug test and periodic random drug testing requirements.
• The 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 covers this position. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position.
• Official Temporary Duty (TDY) travel up to 10% of the time may be required.
• Incumbent must possess a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator's license.
• Successfully graduated from the United States Army Civilian Police Academy, unless incumbent has a current approved waiver/exemption or grandfathered from the Office of the Provost Marshal General.
• 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.
• Must submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08) Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report initially and annually IAW DoD Directive 5500-7-R Joint Ethics Regulation 17-Nov-2011
• Designated Mission Essential Position: Incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations as directed by the Commander and may be required to remain on duty after official shift ends.
• Incumbent is subject to removal from the position if convicted of a felony in accordance with Section 639 of P.L. 106-554 effective January 20, 2001.
• One year Supervisory probationary period may be required.

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) Direct law enforcement unit through subordinate supervisors; 2) Ensure all subordinates meet developmental and training needs; 3) Coordinate emergency responses between emergency services units; 4) Perform duties to maintain accuracy and compliance with existing policies and procedures regarding police operations and administration; 5) Prepare correspondence, plans and reports to maintain police operations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

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.
• 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.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• 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) Operational Support 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.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized.
• Student loan repayment MAY be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service MAY be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized.