Department: Department Of The Army Agency: Army Installation Management Agency Job Announcement Number: NEDB06484703D
POLICE OFFICER Salary Range: 34,517.00 - 44,874.00 USD per year Open Period: Monday, September 11, 2006 to Wednesday, September 20, 2006 Series & Grade: GS-0083-5/5 Position Information: - This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - MA - Natick Who May Be Considered: Public
Job Summary: Challenge Yourself - Be an Army Civilian - Go Army! Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
Organization(s): US ARMY GARRISON, SOLDIER SYSTEMS CENTER, SECURITY MANAGEMENT OFFICE, NATICK, MA
Who May Apply: Click here for more information. All U. S. citizens. Key Requirements: U.S. Citizen
Major Duties: Performs various aspects of law enforcement at the US Army Soldier Systems Center, Natick, MA. Exercises the authority to apprehend and detain individuals in motor vehicle violations, misdemeanors, felonies, etc., based on probable cause or a warrant. Performs motorized as well as foot patrols in order to detect problem situations and/or conditions; controls vehicle and pedestrian traffic at fixed posts; conducts preliminary investigations of accidents and crimes. Provides protective services work in guarding and protecting Federally-owned property, buildings, equipment, materials, and protects against trespass, theft, espionage, sabotage or willful damage and destruction. Performs dispatcher duties and/or monitors intrusion detection system and video monitors, as required. Operates NCIC computer information system. Maintains communications with all police/security guard personnel throughout the installation.
About the Position: This position is located in the US Army Garrison, Soldier Systems Center. The Center manages and oversees a comprehensive, integrated program for major and secondary Department of Defense items and insures supportability and operational readiness of soldier, chemical and biological systems and items. For more information about Natick see .
Qualifications: Click on link below to view qualification standard.
General Schedule One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as knowledge of law enforcement, security or corrections operations, practices, and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property. CREDITABLE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE may have been gained in work on a police force; through service as a military police officer, in work providing visitor protection and law enforcement in parks, forests, or other natural resource or recreational environments; in performing criminal investigative duties; or in other work that provided the required knowledge and skills. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: A Condition of Employment must be signed for mandatory drug testing. Shift work may be required, or a change in work shift may be necessary. Hours of work are flexible with fluctuating tours of duty to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Overtime may be required. Incumbent is required to work overtime as directed and is subject to recall for emergency overtime. Incumbent must be proficient in the use of assigned firearms, pass an initial qualification, and must qualify annually thereafter in the use of assigned firearms. Incumbent must undergo and pass periodic medical examination (physical, emotional and mental stability, etc). Incumbent must successfully complete law enforcement training. Incumbent must successfully complete CPR certification and First Aid. Incumbent may be required to wear chemical protection masks, gloves, and other associated equipment, and may be require to be certified in the use of aerosol irritants and radar gun. Incumbent may be required to pass entry level and/or annual re-certification of standard army physical readiness fitness test. Incumbent required to possess and maintain a valid drivers license. Incumbent must participate in regularly scheduled training in the techniques of use of force, counter-terrorism, first aid, firearms, search and seizure, security operations and law enforcement. Periodic inspection will require walking and standing. Good eye/hand coordination is required to operate radios and police weapons and equipment. Must have good vision and hearing. Must be in good physical condition to assist in searching and restraining persons. Infrequently lifts persons involved in accidents/incidents; uses unarmed combat techniques for self-defense to subdue persons. Works in an office and outside with possible exposure to inclement weather at any time. The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement. The related work experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. On your resume, please include college/university, dates attended, degree achieved, semester hours earned, GPA, major field of study, 24 semester hours of specific courses and course hours in your major. Failure to provide this education information on your resume may result in an ineligible rating. Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please include this information in your resume. Education can be substituted for experience. Review the qualification requirements for specific information. One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade or level requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html Other Requirements: Click here for more information. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements. Personnel security investigation required. Position is designated as Emergency Essential. A medical examination is required. This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
How You Will Be Evaluated: Resumes will be evaluated for basic qualifications requirements and for the skills needed to perform the duties of the position, as described in this vacancy announcement and identified by the Selecting Official for the position.
Benefits: The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include: Comprehensive health and life insurance Competitive salaries Generous retirement programs Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules Paid employment related training and education Possible student loan repayment Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
Other Information: Click here for more information. May require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations. The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/fas/staffing/pdf/rem_ann.pdf To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. May require overtime work. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses are not authorized.
Other Advantages: The Department of Army offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes comprehensive health and life insurance; generous retirement programs; long-term care insurance; paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time; flexible work environment and alternate work schedules.
We are conveniently located on the shores of Lake Cochituate, in Natick, MA, (a suburb of Boston, near Routes 9, 90, 95 and 495).
How To Apply: Click here for more information. Resumes must be received by the closing date of this announcement. Self-nomination must be submitted by the closing date. Resume must be on file in our centralized database. Announcements close at 12:00am (midnight) Eastern Time. You must have an ACTIVE resume with the Army Centralized Resumix database before you submit your Self-nomination. If you do not have an ACTIVE resume on file, please click here to use the Army Resume Builder to create or update your resume.
Required Documents: You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. If selected, official college or university transcript must be submitted. Firearms testing required.
Or write: Central Resume Processing Center 314 Johnson Street Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283
What To Expect Next: Once this announcement closes, candidates will be evaluated using an automated system, (Resumix) which compares your skills and experience as described in your resume with the requirements of the position. If you are found to be a highly qualified candidate, you will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. (In some cases, individuals with priority for special consideration must be considered and selected before other candidates.) Whether or not you are contacted for an interview depends upon the location of the position and the judgment of the selecting official. You can view the status of announcements that you applied for through our automated response system, ANSWER, accessed through our Civilian Personnel On-Line web page.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and were separated under honorable conditions may be eligible for veterans' preference. For service beginning after October 15, 1976, the veteran must have served the required length of time and have a Campaign Badge, Expeditionary Medal, a service-connected disability, or have served in the Gulf War between August 2, 1990, and January 2, 1992.
The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) gives veterans access to job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under agency's promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from outside of its own workforce.
To claim veterans' preference, veterans should be ready to provide a copy of their DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof. Veterans with service connected disability and others claiming 10 point preference will need to submit Form SF-15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference.
For more specifics on all veterans employment issues such as Veterans preference or special appointing authorities see the VetGuide.
Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number on your application materials, will result in your application not being processed
Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application.
False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
Selective Service - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
Send Mail to: Central Resume Processing Center 314 Johnson Street Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5283
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