Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Police Officers to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Fort Walker is a training and maneuver center focused on providing arms training. All branches of the Armed Forces train on the installation.

Duties

As a Desk Sergeant, serves as initial point of contact for all in person or telephone communications with the public, concerning law enforcement matters which occur on an assigned shift. Prepares staff and administrative actions for simple to complex sensitive and controversial violations (actual or potential) of Federal and State law and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Works in a dual dispatch capacity, receiving calls for police, fire and EMS emergency and nonemergency calls for service. Coordinate desk operations with prior and succeeding shifts and ensure that incomplete actions are fully understood. I Reviews police reports, patrol reports and ongoing investigations to ensure complete, concise and factual information reporting. As a law enforcement officer, provides law enforcement services within the jurisdictional boundaries of the installation.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• 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.
• Incumbent is required to graduate from U.S. Army Military Police School (USAMPS) Civilian Police Academy and have completed the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program, prior to assignment of duties, in accordance with AR 190-56.
• Must comply with Army Civilian Police dress and appearance requirements of AR 670-10, Section II "Uniform Standards and Specifications" and AR 190-56, Chapter 6 "Uniforms and Equipment."
• Must successfully complete Telecommunicator I/II trainings, Dispatcher training, and National Incident Management System (NIMS) training, in accordance with AR 525-27.
• Must obtain and maintain certifications for CPR/first aid techniques, in accordance with AR 190-56.
• Must complete a physical ability test (PAT) to demonstrate the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with AR 190-56.
• Must complete a pre-employment medical examination/periodic medical evaluations to ensure the continued required level of health needed to perform the essential functions of the job in accordance with AR 190-56.
• Required to maintain a high standard of conduct at all times; and subject to continuous evaluation to determine character, trustworthiness, and fitness are consistent with the high standards expected of law enforcement and security professionals.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment Drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential".
• 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 or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position requires working outside of normal duty hours during actual or simulated incidents as an emergency response force member.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Incumbent must be able to meet all other mandatory requirements of AR 190-56, "The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program."
• Effective 01/20/2001, Public Law 105-554 - agencies are required to remove officers convicted of felonies from employment.
• Conditions of employment continued in the Additional Information section below.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible (PPP DoD MSP) Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement (PPP DoD MRNG Dis) Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible (PPP DoD RG) 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 in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) experience overseeing the police station desk operations providing technical guidance to police personnel; 2) experience implementing general law enforcement activities such as writing and reviewing police reports, investigating crimes and processing accident scenes; and 3) experience interpreting rules, regulations, and operating procedures of law enforcement related functions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-7). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:Computer LiteracyDecision MakingInterpersonal SkillsWritten Communication

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.

Contacts

• Address AS-APF-W2LQAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT WALKER DO NOT MAIL Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk