Supervisory Police Officer
What you'd do
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base Facilities and Major Range and Test Facilities Base to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as the senior patrol supervisor with responsibility for law enforcement patrol operations within all areas of an Army installation.
Major duties
Supervises a mix of GS-06 and GS-07 armed guards and police officers. Maintains communications with mobile patrol units and posts and passes directions and information to subordinate law enforcement. Monitors radio transmissions for proper procedures and follows established procedures to initiate action for assistance. Ensures proper response to calls for law enforcement services at all levels (felony and misdemeanor), to include crimes in progress, and emergency situations to include natural and manmade disasters. Supervises investigations not referred to installation investigator in areas such as, but not limited to, thefts, assaults, illegal drug possession and domestic disputes. Uses the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and other local networks to provide information to police officers. Assigns, through subordinate work leaders, work to be performed by employees and reviews work on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis. Ensures all patrols are in compliance with organizational SOPs, policies, current law enforcement techniques and skills. Schedules work, distributes schedules for completion of work, distributes and balances the workload among employees. Provides input into the development of performance standards and prepares formal evaluation of employee performance. Assists other depot supervisors, managers and personnel on security problems, traffic tickets, special events, emergencies, and parking issues. Pursues and apprehends or directs apprehension of person(s) causing disturbances, committing a crime or engaging in a terrorist act. Monitors the intrusion detection systems, directing immediate responses to activated door and duress alarms locate on various buildings and CAT I / CAT II storage igloos. When required, implements emergency plans to protect the installation, personnel and property against bomb threats, explosive accidents/incidents, riots or demonstrations, search and rescue operations, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.
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 full year of specialized experience which incudes: Supervising, leading, or directing law enforcement or security personnel during daily patrol operations; Conducting preliminary investigations of criminal offenses and traffic accidents; and Reviewing or preparing official law enforcement reports and utilizing federal or state crime information databases (e.g., NCIC). 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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