Duties

• Observe, or respond to reports of, crimes ranging from simple rules violations to felonies and capital crimes.
• Pursue and apprehend persons fleeing a crime scene or attempting to resist arrest.
• Make arrests and perform booking procedures under close supervision until all training requirements have met.
• Perform protection duties to deter, detect, and deny unauthorized access at fixed installation, internal compound, and incident perimeter posts.
• Perform access control duties by applying local instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Pre-Planned Responses (PPR), Random Antiterrorism Measure (RAM), and Force Protection (FP) Conditions to control vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
• Conduct investigative stops, questions, detains, and issues traffic citations as required under supervision.
• Conduct traffic law enforcement patrol using specialized equipment such as radar, Lidar and breathalyzer under supervision.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET Security Clearance
• Must successfully complete CPR certification and First Aid
• Meet requirements of Individual Reliability Program (IRP) IAW AR 190-56
• Must pass the Department of the Army (DA) Civilian Police Academy or receive a DA approved waiver of initial training for completion of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Mixed Basic Police training program within one y
• Must carry assigned duty weapon; have the capability of rationally applying the continuum of force; and use deadly force if necessary
• TDY up to 5% may be required
• Must possess and maintain a valid state Motor Vehicle License and obtain and maintain local government driver's license
• Position requires employee to wear uniform and perform daily duties while wearing a uniform and/or protective clothing to include facial/ head worn protective masks, soft body armor where assigned, and duty belt with police equipment
• Position requires working rotating shifts, to include weekends and holidays, and may be required to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
• The Lautenberg Act is applicable for this position. Must be able to pass a Criminal History Background Check
• Required to perform and pass semi-annual qualification testing with firearms (pistol, rifle, shotgun, etc), and observe applicable safety precautions, as required.
• Must pass pre-screening physical agility test requirements and test every 12 months commensurate with the assigned duties and responsibilities in accordance with AR 190-56
• This is a Drug Testing Position (DTP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing as a condition of employment. The incumbent shall be subject to periodic and random urinalysis drug testing as required by AR 600-85

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
  As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  1. Your resume:

  • 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.
  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

  2. Other supporting documents:

  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
  • This position requires a job-related license or certification. You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible. See: Transcripts and Licenses

  NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/26/2024 to receive consideration

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12348086).
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

  To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

  Agency contact information

  Army Applicant Help Desk

  Website

  https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

  Address

  EU-APF-W12KAA JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD
  DO NOT MAIL
  Tacoma, WA 98433
  US

  Next steps

  If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents