Police Officer (Traffic Investigator)

Duties

• Conduct collision investigations by interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence,and preparing findings reports in accordance with regulations.
• Recommend new traffic plans and programs to resolve recurring congestion and enhance safety on the installation.
• Provide testimony on traffic collision reconstructions to support criminal prosecutions and civil litigation.
• Coordinate joint investigations with local, state, and federal partners to ensure thorough evidence gathering in cases of concurrent jurisdiction.
• Guide other police officers at accident scenes to ensure proper investigative procedures are followed according to regulations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• 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 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• 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. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Successfully graduated, unless a waiver is approved, from the United States Army Military Police School Civilian Police Academy.
• Must have successfully graduated from a DoD, Federal, National, or State approved Traffic Traffic Management and Collision Investigation (TMCI) course or complete within one year of hire date.
• 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 is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
• Must pass a Physical Agility Test (PAT) within 30 days of hire date and annually thereafter and comply with requirements of the Individual Reliability Program (IRP).
• This position requires incumbent to comply with requirements and maintain certification under the Individual Reliability Program (IRP).
• Must possess and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Must successfully pass certification and qualification requirements related LE work functions per policy, regulations or statutes including but not limited to weapons quals, first aid CPR and National Incident Management System (NIMS).
• Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• Subject to possible civil action due to improper exercises of authority or in judicious 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 emergency situations (natural or man-made disaster) incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled.
• Shift work required to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• This position requires the use of chemical protection masks, gloves, and other associated equipment.
• Subject to provisional section 639 of PL 106-554 of the Omnibus Federal Budget Bill for Fiscal Year 2001 (Public Law 106-554) requiring federal agencies, including DoD, to remove any federal law enforcement officers convicted of a felony.
• Subject to the Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• Heavy lifting requirement of 50 IBS.
• Obtain and maintain Cyber work role requirement at assigned proficiency level 1) Foundational qualification within 9 months, 2) Resident qualification within 12 months, 3) 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development per work role code.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities

• 10-Point Other Veterans' Rating
• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• 5-Point Veterans' Preference
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
• Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)

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) Applying basic laws, regulations, and law enforcement techniques to protect life and property; (2) Assisting in conducting traffic investigations or collisions by taking statements, gathering evidence, or apprehending suspects; (3) Preparing reports on case information investigative findings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives 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 may be authorized.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests : If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: