Police Officer (Open Continuous)

Summary

Police Officers ensure compliance with Federal laws and Agency rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement work. They maintain law and order; protect civil rights; carry firearms; provide assistance in emergency situations; investigate criminal activity and misconduct; and safeguard NGA personnel and assets. They also conduct patrols; prevent and detect violations; prepare accident and incMANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: Experience articulating information in written communicationsExperience ensuring the accuracy and quality of completed work assignmentsExperience establishing working relationships with coworkers, peers, customers, or stakeholders to accomplish shared goals.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: A minimum of 2 years of coursework beyond the high school level with at least 12 semester (18 quarter) hours, preferably in Criminology, General Law, Law Enforcement, Police Administration, Police Investigation, Police Law and Evidence. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 12 semester (18 quarter) hours in any area listed in option A, plus experience that provides knowledge of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of college work is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals to 2 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in law enforcement or security work that provides knowledge of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques. Experience can also include military work that involved protecting property, equipment, data, or materials; making judgments based on the application of directions, rules, regulations, or laws; or other work that provided the required knowledge and skills related to law enforcement or security work. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: A valid driver's license and must maintain a valid driver's licenses while employed at NGA; Successful completion of an initial Physical Ability Test (PAT) as mandated by DOD Instruction 5525.15 and determined by command staff. -AND- Must successfully complete the Uniformed Police Training Program through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). The following Certification must be maintained after your FLETC's training: Firearms Certification, Less-lethal weapons use Certification (e.g. monadock, oleoresin capsicum (OC); Successful completion of First Aid/CPR course. Successful completion of an NGA accepted police academy.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and overHeavy carrying, 45 pounds and overStraight pullingPulling hand over handPushingReaching above shoulderUse of fingersUse of handsProlonged periods of standingCrawlingKneelingRepeated bendingClimbing, use of legs and armsBoth legs requiredAbility for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneouslyGood near and far visionAbility to distinguish basic colorsHearing (aid permitted)Must pass a drug testMust pass a physical examAbility to wear a respiratorENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENT: Working outside and insideWorking in excessive heatWorking in excessive coldExposure to fumes, smoke, or gasesIn addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired:DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: Experience in interpreting laws, policies, and/or instructions governing law enforcement, security, and/or force protection activities.Experience OR knowledge utilizing police communications systems, emergency equipment, less-lethal weapons and firearms.Experience OR knowledge processing crime scenes and controlling property and evidence.Experience OR knowledge investigating criminal incidents, traffic accidents, preparing written reports, and responding to emergency situations.Experience OR knowledge detecting deceptive behavior and utilizing surveillance techniques.Experience OR knowledge applying criminal codes, vehicle codes, and search/seizure principles.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Police Officers ensure compliance with Federal laws and Agency rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement work. They maintain law and order; protect civil rights; carry firearms; provide assistance in emergency situations; investigate criminal activity and misconduct; and safeguard NGA personnel and assets. They also conduct patrols; prevent and detect violations; prepare accident and incMANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: Experience articulating information in written communicationsExperience ensuring the accuracy and quality of completed work assignmentsExperience establishing working relationships with coworkers, peers, customers, or stakeholders to accomplish shared goals.EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education: A minimum of 2 years of coursework beyond the high school level with at least 12 semester (18 quarter) hours, preferably in Criminology, General Law, Law Enforcement, Police Administration, Police Investigation, Police Law and Evidence. -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 12 semester (18 quarter) hours in any area listed in option A, plus experience that provides knowledge of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of college work is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals to 2 years. -OR- C. Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in law enforcement or security work that provides knowledge of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques. Experience can also include military work that involved protecting property, equipment, data, or materials; making judgments based on the application of directions, rules, regulations, or laws; or other work that provided the required knowledge and skills related to law enforcement or security work. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: A valid driver's license and must maintain a valid driver's licenses while employed at NGA; Successful completion of an initial Physical Ability Test (PAT) as mandated by DOD Instruction 5525.15 and determined by command staff. -AND- Must successfully complete the Uniformed Police Training Program through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). The following Certification must be maintained after your FLETC's training: Firearms Certification, Less-lethal weapons use Certification (e.g. monadock, oleoresin capsicum (OC); Successful completion of First Aid/CPR course. Successful completion of an NGA accepted police academy.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and overHeavy carrying, 45 pounds and overStraight pullingPulling hand over handPushingReaching above shoulderUse of fingersUse of handsProlonged periods of standingCrawlingKneelingRepeated bendingClimbing, use of legs and armsBoth legs requiredAbility for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneouslyGood near and far visionAbility to distinguish basic colorsHearing (aid permitted)Must pass a drug testMust pass a physical examAbility to wear a respiratorENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENT: Working outside and insideWorking in excessive heatWorking in excessive coldExposure to fumes, smoke, or gasesIn addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired:DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: Experience in interpreting laws, policies, and/or instructions governing law enforcement, security, and/or force protection activities.Experience OR knowledge utilizing police communications systems, emergency equipment, less-lethal weapons and firearms.Experience OR knowledge processing crime scenes and controlling property and evidence.Experience OR knowledge investigating criminal incidents, traffic accidents, preparing written reports, and responding to emergency situations.Experience OR knowledge detecting deceptive behavior and utilizing surveillance techniques.Experience OR knowledge applying criminal codes, vehicle codes, and search/seizure principles.#J-18808-Ljbffr