Police Officer

Police Officer

Performs law enforcement and crime prevention duties to maintain law and order during normal and emergency operations. Performs police duties to assure the protection of life, property, and the civil rights of individuals.

Patrols DLA installation and property to prevent crime, protect life and property and enforce local regulations and laws. Plans and conducts initial investigations of suspicious activities, security breaches, and crimes.

Advises suspects of their Miranda rights prior to questioning. Writes incident and activity reports and detains suspects. Secures and processes the crime scene, conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence and obtains witness statements.

Acts as first responder to all types of emergencies or volatile situations such as terrorist attacks, hostage / barricaded situations, bomb threats, vehicle accidents, robberies, hazardous material incidents, and other emergencies.

Performs fixed post operations located within the interior of DLA installations or at perimeter gates. Controls access to sensitive / restricted areas where there is potential for breach of security, public safety or public health.

Performs inspections on outgoing personnel and their packages and vehicles at various gates and checkpoints to detect, detain, or cite those who attempt to steal government property.

Provides specialized pedestrian and traffic control services in connection with ceremonies, parades, emergency situations, and similar events.

Performs traffic duties including directing traffic, issuing tickets / notices for vehicle operation, and parking violations.

Coordinates emergency responses between security, fire, and other emergency units, and receives and acts on calls concerning reports of violations or complaints to include 911 / 100 emergency calls.

Must be a U.S. citizen

Tour of Duty : Rotating Shifts

Security Requirements : Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access

Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) : Non-Exempt

Selective Service Requirement : Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized

Bargaining Unit Status : Yes

Preemployment Physical Requirement : Required - Physical Fitness testing MUST be conducted at one of the following DLA sites : New Cumberland, PA; Richmond, VA; Ft Belvoir, VA; Columbus, OH; Tracy, CA. Travel to / from is at the candidate's expense.

Licenses Required : Valid State Driver License

This is a Mission Essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis.

To qualify for a Police Officer, your resume and supporting documentation must support : Specialized Experience : One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-06 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off / closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes : Experience and knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property. Basic investigative methods and techniques to investigate violations or reports of probable incidents. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.