Police Officer

Summary

Police Officer

As a Police Officer, you will:

1. Enforce federal/state laws, ordinances, and regulations, including criminal, civil, and traffic; executes misdemeanor and felony warrants of arrest. Appear in federal, state, or local courts of law to testify.
2. Interview witnesses to gather statements. Write reports of preliminary investigations which may be used in court.
3. Write citations for clear-cut, observed violations of laws and rules.
4. Monitor closed circuit television (CCTV) systems to detect illegal activities.
5. Utilize standard operating procedures and checklists to enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations.
6. Provide security patrol/physical presence to promote a sense of security. Respond to alarms and calls for service and reports observations with regard to environmental health, safety, and fire code hazards/violations.
7. Operate weapons properly and qualifies at the range (passing required weapons qualifications), demonstrates proper officer safety techniques and procedures, and uses less than lethal weapons properly.
8. Protect oneself and the public while responding to criminal situations.
9. The duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion and/or duties of a hazardous nature. The following medical requirements apply to all applicants: good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to hear the conversational voice among others.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Police Officer GS-0083-5, FPL: 7 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

This position is also advertised under the following vacancies: OS-OSY-ST-26-1307944 (GS-6 Merit Promotion FPL: 7) & OS-OSY-ST-26-13079445 (GS-7 Merit Promotion FPL: 7). You must apply to ALL announcements if you want to be considered for all grades.

Job Description

Police Officer

As a Police Officer, you will:

1. Enforce federal/state laws, ordinances, and regulations, including criminal, civil, and traffic; executes misdemeanor and felony warrants of arrest. Appear in federal, state, or local courts of law to testify.
2. Interview witnesses to gather statements. Write reports of preliminary investigations which may be used in court.
3. Write citations for clear-cut, observed violations of laws and rules.
4. Monitor closed circuit television (CCTV) systems to detect illegal activities.
5. Utilize standard operating procedures and checklists to enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations.
6. Provide security patrol/physical presence to promote a sense of security. Respond to alarms and calls for service and reports observations with regard to environmental health, safety, and fire code hazards/violations.
7. Operate weapons properly and qualifies at the range (passing required weapons qualifications), demonstrates proper officer safety techniques and procedures, and uses less than lethal weapons properly.
8. Protect oneself and the public while responding to criminal situations.
9. The duties of this position require moderate to arduous physical exertion and/or duties of a hazardous nature. The following medical requirements apply to all applicants: good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and ability to hear the conversational voice among others.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Police Officer GS-0083-5, FPL: 7 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

This position is also advertised under the following vacancies: OS-OSY-ST-26-1307944 (GS-6 Merit Promotion FPL: 7) & OS-OSY-ST-26-13079445 (GS-7 Merit Promotion FPL: 7). You must apply to ALL announcements if you want to be considered for all grades.