Police Officer

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

The U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) handles the day-to-day operations of Army installations.

• Exercise exclusive law enforcement jurisdiction responsible for the, apprehension or detention of persons suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States.
• Serve as a police patrol officer enforcing Federal criminal laws and the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) involving persons and property.
• Protect government property, materials and facilities against trespass, theft, fire, damage and espionage.
• Detain or arrest suspected or guilty persons.
• Collect and protect evidence, witnesses, victims, etc.
• Arrest persons committing or suspected of committing crimes on the installation.
• Patrol assigned area by vehicle or on foot to preserve the peace, prevent crime, and protect lives and property.

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position requires certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation with Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential." In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
  
  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.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• This section requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs.
• Incumbent is subject to possible civil action due to improper exercises of authority or injudicious use of force in the apprehension or detention of individuals.
• This position requires the incumbent to be proficient in the use of assigned firearms.
• This position requires certification in the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) in accordance with AR 190‑56.
• Incumbent must be able to successfully pass the National Incident Management System training requirements.
• Incumbent is required to maintain physical conditioning and pass an annual Physical Agility Test (PAT) as outlined in AR 190‑56 within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.
• This position requires the incumbent to successfully complete the US Army Civilian Police Academy program of instruction within 12 months of hire.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear a uniform and /or protective clothing and equipment.