Police Officer (Traffic Investigator)
What you'd do
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain DOD personnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The incumbent serves as a Police Officer (Traffic Investigator) assigned to Directorate of Emergency Services, Police/Provost Marshall Division at Fort Bliss, Texas.
Major duties
Is the subject matter expert for traffic collision response, investigations, reconstruction and traffic management operations. Take charge of accident scenes to conduct investigations directing the initial response of uniformed patrols initially on the scene. Enforce the laws of the United States, the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), and applicable local regulations involving persons and property. Collect and preserve evidence, conducts short-term and long-term investigations on criminal cases and analyze facts to identify suspects and develops case information. Operate National Crime Information Center (NCIC) terminal to transcribe data, the Breath Alcohol Tester (Intoxilyzer), 3D laser scanning, Crash Data Retrieval Systems and Air Pulse Traffic Data Systems to gather data. Serve as Point of Contact for insurance agencies as well as civil law enforcement agencies on investigations.
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: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in 1) implementing traffic plans and programs; 2) investigating traffic accidents and/or collisions; 3) using search and arrest authority to detain witnesses, suspects and other persons involved in criminal activities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second 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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