Lead Police Officer (Field Training Officer)
What you'd do
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as a Lead Police Officer (Field Training Officer), responsible to the Supervisory Police Officer (Patrol Supervisor), Law Enforcement Division under the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES).
Major duties
Leads a team of civilians or military police officers engaged in patrol duties. Performs law enforcement work to maintain law and order, preserve the peace, protect life and civil rights, detect and investigate crimes, arrest or apprehend violators, and perform patrols within the jurisdiction of the military installation. Conducts investigative stops, questions, detains, and issues traffic citations as required. Monitors traffic surveys, traffic-signal observance, speed studies, passenger counts, etc. Sets up road blocks, traffic-control points, and directs traffic. Protects personnel, material, tactical military assets, and high value assets by executing daily RAM and supplemental anti-terrorism measures during increased force protection conditions. Operates the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) terminal in accordance with federal and state laws to transcribe data. Provides response to interpreted messages, (e.g., broadcasts). Responds to and investigates emergency calls, complaints and other calls for service. Reviews police reports, patrol reports and ongoing investigations to ensure complete/concise and factual information/reporting.
What you need to qualify
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 in this document. Specialized Experience GS-08: One year of specialized experience which includes providing guidance related to law enforcement duties to other police officers; utilizing standard law enforcement policies or procedures; and reviewing law enforcement reports. 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.
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