POLICE OFFICER (INDEF) (TITLE 32) Job in Salt Lake City, UT

Vacancy No. UT-25-097-AF-12758406 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $57,663.00 to $74,968.00 Grade 8 to 8
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/2/2025 Close Date 7/16/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Salt Lake City, UT


Summary

This National Guard position is for a POLICE OFFICER (INDEF) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2156000and is part of the 151st SFS located in Salt Lake City, with the Utah Air National Guard.

This vacancy priority is those who are current military members of the Utah Air National Guard.

The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is SMSgt Tyson L. Mayfield.

Indefinite Position with the possibility to convert to Permanent at a future date without further competition.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 32 excepted position. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. This vacancy priority is those who are current military members of the Utah Air National Guard. Military membership in the UTANG is required. Applicants must be willing and eligible to immediately enlist in or transfer to the Utah Air National Guard.

Duties

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

As a POLICE OFFICER (INDEF) (TITLE 32), GS-0083-8, you will:

  • Performs Combat Arms Training.
  • Presents repetitive courses or designated blocks of longer courses and presents training material and instruction covering proper use of handguns, rifles, machine guns and other base defense/ground combat skills equipment, in accordance with approved lesson plans and course control documents.
  • Instruction may take place in outdoor or indoor training facilities and will require multiple police/combat agility skill demonstrations.
  • Instructor makes adjustments in presentation or other instructional methods to resolve common classroom problems, to include those of student motivation and communication, as well as, last minute agenda schedule or student changes, student problems, equipment malfunctions, or lack of supplies.
  • Uses training aids and devices in addition to those listed in the POI in a manner that enhances training outcome.
  • Adjusts subject matter discussions to assure material is assimilated by all students.
  • Applies specialized subject matter knowledge in course instruction.
  • Maintains accountability and ensures security for weapons/ammunition/explosives utilized in the course of instruction in accordance with applicable Air Force Instructions.
  • May oversee the work activities of subordinates and Traditional Guardsmen.
  • Trains employees in assigned duties and responsibilities. Assigns work, establishes priorities, and ensures technical quality of work products.
  • Manages and oversees the installation ground weapons training and maintenance program; serves as an instructor and inspects ground weapons.
  • Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the installation's ground weapons training and maintenance program, incorporating safety requirements, and maintains adherence to safety regulations.
  • Promptly evaluates accidents to determine cause and ensure safety guidelines are followed and necessary precautions are taken to prevent further occurrences.
  • Performs self- inspections and presents detailed reports to senior leadership.
  • Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, and procedures.
  • Monitors special environmental requirements, such as lead removal.
  • Coordinates with the local Civil Engineering Squadron personnel on various issues, to include development of a joint hazardous waste disposal site and procedures that comply with local environmental laws.
  • Represents the Security Forces Squadron (SFS) with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
  • Provides SFS position on ground combat weapons issued at installation conferences and task group meetings.
  • Coordinates and maintains liaisons with local civilian agencies on matters concerning weapons training and maintenance.
  • Meets with key customer and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures and resolve problems that arise.
  • Provides or ensures that subordinates provide customer guidance and training.
  • Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs assignments. Identifies the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Rank: Enlisted
Minimum Grade: E5
Compatible Military Assignments: 3P0X1B
  • National Guard Membership is required.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Medical screening will be completed upon selection for hire.
  • Soldiers who accept a technician position may be terminated from the Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).
  • Potential for Incentive Pay.
  • This position is eligible to be in the union.
  • This position has been identified as a designated position under the Air Force Drug Testing Plan. Incumbent(s) of this position is/are subject to the possibility of a random drug test.
  • Must qualify and remain qualified in the use of required weapons, as the incumbent will be required to use firearms in performing duties.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • The incumbent must wear a DAF Police Officer uniform as identified in the DAF Police AFI and required to meet dress and appearance standards when supporting non-DoD agencies IAW the Abidal Status technicians, military uniform will be worn at the discretion of the SFS commander.
  • Must work an uncommon tour of duty, to include nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, rotating shifts, and recall.
  • Must wear approved protective clothing such as body armor/ballistic plates, helmets, personal protective equipment, coats, boots, traffic vests and/or chemical protective equipment, (e.g., respirator mask).
  • Incumbent will be exposed to the day-to-day dangers associated with law enforcement and security duties..

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

Specialized Experience:
  • Knowledge of security and security forces requirements, procedures, and tactics to support installation physical security.
  • Knowledge of firearms and tactics for employing them in emergency situations.
  • Knowledge of principles and techniques of instruction used in combat arms weapons training and firing range instruction.
  • Knowledge of combat arms facilities management, including maintenance, classrooms, firing range structures, munitions buildings, and weapon vaults.
  • Knowledge of safety, security, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to train and evaluate instructors and students in the classroom on instruction techniques of assigned weapons.
  • Knowledge of Security Forces' procedures and operating methods to independently perform the full range of Security Forces activities, to include protection level resources, installation entry controls, armed responses and dispatch duties.
  • Ability to directly provide budget input.
  • Knowledge of small arms and maintenance requirements.
  • Knowledge of Air Force supply and equipment systems.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with SF branch/section chiefs, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful mission accomplishments.
  • Knowledge of applicable Air Force, Department of Defense law enforcement, and security rules, regulations, instructions, practices, principles and procedures, including force protection, integrated base defense, anti-terrorism, and physical security.
  • Knowledge of police officer procedures and operating methods to independently perform the full range of Security Forces activities, to include protection level resources, installation entry controls, armed responses and dispatch duties.

Education

Not applicable for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). Are advised to meet with education specialist to review contract.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.

2. Other supporting documents:

  • Applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.
  • Must provide transcripts for education requirements if applicable.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

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Agency contact information

Shaun Harris
Address
UT 151 Security Forces Squadron
765 N 2200 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.


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