Summary
Police OfficerResponds to calls for police assistance and emergency help.Responds to criminal activities.Investigates accidents and prepare reports.Conducts preliminary investigations of security breaches and interview witnesses, along with compiling evidence.Subdues and disarms people committing violent acts and arrest suspects.Escorts important persons/visitors and give directions.Drives patrol vehicle around installation and issue tickets for parking violations.Operates radar speed detection devices and alcohol breath analysis equipment.Directs traffic and if needed, direct individuals away from accidents and fires.If needed, gives depositions, and testify in court.Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.Must meet requirements of Individual Reliability Program.This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.Must be able to pass an initial and an annual physical agility test.Must meet established hearing standards and have the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.Must carry firearms and pass periodic proficiency examinations in the use of firearms.Must obtain and maintain current required certifications in CPR techniques and know first aid.This position is designated as Key/Emergency Essential.Must wear a uniform and must wear protective clothing and devices, such as a ballistic vest and hearing and eye protection.The employee must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.The employee is required to work rotating shifts.Overtime may be required, including emergency overtime.Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.This is a Testing Designated Position. The employee is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.This position requires employee to work under adverse environmental conditions.This position is subject to Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle, sometimes in an emergency services situation. Employee must attend and pass a certified emergency vehicle operations course. A valid State driver's license is required.For the GS-06 Level: Incumbent must attend the United States Army Civilian Police Academy and successfully graduate within 12 months of hire date.For the GS-06 Level: Incumbent will be required to successfully complete a Police Officer Field Training Program within 6 months upon initial assignment to law enforcement duties and maintain certification.For the GS-07 Level: Position requires successful completion of the US Army Civilian Police Academy and Field Officer Training Program.
Job Description
Police OfficerResponds to calls for police assistance and emergency help.Responds to criminal activities.Investigates accidents and prepare reports.Conducts preliminary investigations of security breaches and interview witnesses, along with compiling evidence.Subdues and disarms people committing violent acts and arrest suspects.Escorts important persons/visitors and give directions.Drives patrol vehicle around installation and issue tickets for parking violations.Operates radar speed detection devices and alcohol breath analysis equipment.Directs traffic and if needed, direct individuals away from accidents and fires.If needed, gives depositions, and testify in court.Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.Must meet requirements of Individual Reliability Program.This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.Must be able to pass an initial and an annual physical agility test.Must meet established hearing standards and have the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.Must carry firearms and pass periodic proficiency examinations in the use of firearms.Must obtain and maintain current required certifications in CPR techniques and know first aid.This position is designated as Key/Emergency Essential.Must wear a uniform and must wear protective clothing and devices, such as a ballistic vest and hearing and eye protection.The employee must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.The employee is required to work rotating shifts.Overtime may be required, including emergency overtime.Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.This is a Testing Designated Position. The employee is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.This position requires employee to work under adverse environmental conditions.This position is subject to Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle, sometimes in an emergency services situation. Employee must attend and pass a certified emergency vehicle operations course. A valid State driver's license is required.For the GS-06 Level: Incumbent must attend the United States Army Civilian Police Academy and successfully graduate within 12 months of hire date.For the GS-06 Level: Incumbent will be required to successfully complete a Police Officer Field Training Program within 6 months upon initial assignment to law enforcement duties and maintain certification.For the GS-07 Level: Position requires successful completion of the US Army Civilian Police Academy and Field Officer Training Program.
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