Supervisory Police Officer (Military Ocean Terminal)

Duties

• Supervise law enforcement operations and respond to emergency incidents.
• Conduct investigations, interviews, arrests, and evidence collection.
• Protect personnel, facilities, classified assets, and Arms, Ammunition and Explosives resources.
• Operate emergency vehicles and enforce traffic laws.
• Perform harbor patrols, vessel inspections, and waterside security.
• Operate and maintain patrol boats while supporting search, rescue, and security missions.
• Establish incident perimeters and implement force protection measures.
• Lead or support incident command using NIMS/ICS protocols.
• Operate NCIC and other law enforcement information systems.
• Prepare reports, citations, and investigative documentation.
• Evaluate employee performance and provide coaching and guidance.
• Maintain discipline, conduct interviews, and support workforce development.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• See "Additional Information" Section for additional Conditions of Employment.
• 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 from the Office of the Provost Marshal General.
• 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.
• 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.
• Comply with and maintain the requirements of the Individual Reliability Program (IRP).
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Pre-employment and annual drug screening is required.
• This position is considered Mission Essential. In the event of a crisis situation or inclement weather, the incumbent must continue to perform the duties until relieved by proper authority.
• Incumbent must possess a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator's license.
• Hours of work is subject to irregular and/or rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Incumbent is required to work overtime as directed and is subject to recall for emergency overtime.
• Must be proficient in the use of assigned firearms/weapons, pass an initial qualification, and must qualify semi-annually thereafter in the use of assigned firearms/weapons.
• Must obtain and retain one or more of the following U.S. Coast Guard licenses: Small Boat Captains Operator of Un-Inspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) License, U.S. Army Marine Certification within a year of being appointed to this position.
• TDY Travel required 10% of the time.
• In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Emergency-Essential"
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• This position is supervisory. A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

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 an understanding of law enforcement operations, practices and techniques and involved responsibility in maintaining order and protecting life and property; performing long term investigations, evaluating crime prevention programs and recommending changes to reduce opportunities of violations; developing informant networks; coordinating with authorities on case development to perform arrests and prosecutions; and management of police officer personnel. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Within the first 2 years, Harbor patrol members, must complete a swim assessment, Basic Maritime Officers course (BMOC), Advanced Basic Maritime Officers course, Rescue Boat Operations course, National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) courses- Basic Crew Member, Boat Search and Rescue and Tactical Operator, Boat safety course and MOT personnel qualification standard. Failure to complete the training requirements could lead to disciplinary actions.
• Incumbent is subject to possible civil and criminal action due to improper exercises of authority or injudicious use of force in the apprehension or detention of individuals.
• Position requires heavy lifting up to 25 lbs.
• 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 Security & Intelligence Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay.
• 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.