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NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY POLICE

** We currently offer new NSA Police hires a $5,000 recruitment incentive and two additional $1,500 payments upon successful completion of classroom and on-the-job training. **

Note: Any applicant currently employed with other Federal Agencies is ineligible for all portions of the recruitment incentive unless there is at least a 90-day break in service.


JOB DESCRIPTION:

The National Security Agency (NSA) has a current and ongoing requirement for personnel to serve as Full-time officers with the NSA Police on its complexes at Fort Meade, Maryland. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply for these exciting and highly dynamic positions offering unlimited career growth, exceptional training, and the opportunity to serve your country as an employee of one of the most unique and respected Agencies in the Federal government.

NSA Police Officers provide armed and uniformed security, force protection, and law enforcement functions in support of NSA's mission, assets, personnel, and facilities headquartered in and around Fort Meade. The NSA Police Force is an integral part of the NSA Associate Directorate for Security organization, which provides NSA worldwide counterintelligence, personnel, and facilities security support.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE NSA POLICE INCLUDE:
- Counterterrorism & Force Protection
- Assets Protection
- Pedestrian and vehicular access control
- Response and mitigation of security, medical, and fire emergencies
- Critical incident management
- Enforcement of laws and regulations relative to the protection of NSA assets
- Vehicle, facility, and material security inspections
- Firearms training and range management
- Patrol of NSA property
Qualifications: Only the highest caliber individuals qualify for these selected positions. At a minimum, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

- Unquestionable loyalty to the United States and sound moral character as established by a comprehensive Federal Special Background Investigation (to include a polygraph).

- Issues that could disqualify an applicant from consideration include, but are not limited to, whether the applicant has engaged in serious criminal activity, recent illegal drug use, a history of adverse employment actions to include absenteeism and termination, or significant credit problems such as recent bankruptcies.

- This position requires the carrying of an Agency-issued firearm. The Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended, and applicable implementing regulations prohibit the NSA from issuing a firearm or ammunition to anyone who has a record of having been convicted of a crime involving domestic violence. Applicants who have been convicted of such a crime are not eligible to be considered for this position.

- At least 21 years of age.

- Excellent physical condition.

- Uncorrected visual acuity of 20/125, corrected to 20/20, as measured with both eyes viewing.

- Must be willing to work outdoors, shift-work, weekends, holidays, and overtime, under strenuous and potentially dangerous conditions.

- Possess a valid state driver's license.

- A High School diploma or GED and;
* Two years of education above the high school level, or;
* Honorable active duty military experience, or;
* Have two years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates the ability to learn and apply detailed and complex regulations and procedures.


SALARY RANGE: Members of NSA's Police Force enjoy competitive starting salaries (beginning at $37,893).


BENEFITS: All NSA employees are provided a comprehensive Federal employment benefit package that includes:

- Federal health and life insurance options
- Federal retirement plan
- 10 paid holidays a year
- Sick leave accrued at the rate of 4 hours per pay period (13 days/year)
- Vacation leave ranging from 13-26 days a year (based on years of Federal service)
- Military leave
- Shift, weekend, and holiday salary differential
- Paid overtime
- Tuition reimbursement program
- On-site child care (fee for service)
- Credit Union services

IN ADDITION, OFFICERS ARE PROVIDED:
- Uniforms, equipment, and laundering at no cost
- Performance based rank and salary promotions
- Opportunities to apply for vacancies in the following specialized units:
- Emergency Response Team (SWAT)
- Chemical and Biological Rapid Response Team
- K-9 Unit
- Communication Center
- Bike Patrol Unit
- Training Unit
- Firearms Instructors


APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants selected for further processing will be scheduled for an interview and a functional fitness test consisting of a timed shuttled run, "body weight pushed" assessment, "sit and reach" assessment, and a 1.5 mile timed run.* The functional fitness test is included as part of the applicant process since a physical efficiency battery (PEB) is a required element of the training all NSA police officers must complete at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC).
* All assessments are age and gender adjusted.

Applicants who successfully complete the interview and functional fitness test may be extended a conditional offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of security and medical screenings, as follows:

- Medical/psychological screening by NSA medical staff.
- Full field background investigation and polygraph testing.

Applicants selected for the position will have to successfully complete:
- The 10 week Mixed Basic Police Training Course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC).*

* FLETC provides a rigorous, physically and academically challenging battery of courses/instruction in law enforcement skills/techniques, which includes classroom instruction with written examinations, graded practical exercises, firearms instruction, and a PEB.

FLETC training may be waived for candidates who possess current Maryland Police Training Commission certification, or the equivalent.

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U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. Reasonable accommodations provided to applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process where appropriate. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
Please apply before: 12/31/2006

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