Police Officer (Traffic Investigator)

• Serves as the subject matter expert for traffic collision response, investigations, reconstruction and traffic management operations.
• Advises supervisor on traffic management issues impacting readiness and traffic movement of the installation.
• Exercises search and arrest authority, detains witnesses, apprehends suspects, interviews witnesses and other persons involved.
• Collects and preserves evidence, conducts short-term and long-term investigations on criminal cases and analyze facts to identify suspects and develops case information.
• Conducts and/or participates in civilian training regarding various law enforcement topics conducted on an Army installation.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• Successfully graduated from a DOD, Federal, National or State approved Traffic Management and Collision Investigation (TMCI) course or complete within one year of hire date.
• Incumbent must be able to successfully pass training and certification requirements related to law enforcement work functions as prescribed by policy. These include weapons qualifications and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Pass a Physical Agility Test (PAT) within 30 days of hire date and annually thereafter.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment and recurring medical evaluation
• This requires the incumbent to meet and maintain the Individual Personnel Reliability Program (IRP) standards in accordance with Army Regulation 190-56.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states
• Incumbent must be able obtain and maintain a valid Tier 2 (Secret) security investigation.
• Official Temporary Duty (TDY) up to 10% of the time may be required.
• 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.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position requires certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• 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 has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• 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.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime

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) Taking charge of accident scenes to conduct investigations by providing instructions to parties involved; 2) Exercising search and arrest authority such as: detaining witnesses, apprehending suspects, interviewing bystanders to gather critical information; and 3) Enforcing traffic regulations and/or laws to ensure public safety. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).



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.

• 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.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• 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.
• Relocation or recruitment incentive 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.