Police Officer Job in Radford, VA

Vacancy No. MCGL-26-12925654-DHA Department U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command
Salary $50,460.00 to $65,599.00 Grade 7 to 7
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 4/7/2026 Close Date 4/17/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Radford, VA


Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce (DIB and MRTFB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The incumbent of this position will serve as the Visitor Control Officer/Civilian Police Officer at Radford Army Ammunition Plant located in Radford, VA.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

  • Oversee and manage the National Crime Information Center - Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) system for vetting visitors, un-cleared contractors, and Government personnel.
  • Prepare and maintain data logs and statistics on vetted personnel command review.
  • Secure crime/accident scene by conducting investigations, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
  • Enforce military, federal, state, and local criminal, traffic law and regulations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position is subject to Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
  • This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state/government driver’s license.
  • Undergo and pass annual physical examination.
  • Must graduate from a 9-week U.S. Army Military Police School (USAMPS) Dept. of Army Civilian Police Academy.
  • Pass entry-level and annual re-certification of Department of Army Police Physical Agility Test (PAT).
  • Perform and pass a weapons qualification test and maintain required regulatory certifications (e.g.; use of pepper spray, baton handling, smoke/percussion grenade use, less than lethal, TASER, shotgun, etc)
  • Maintain certification on the following law enforcement systems: NCIC-III, Incident Command System (ICS), and Army Law Enforcement Reporting and Tracking Systems (ALERTS).
  • Obtain and maintain certification to operate the NCIC-III terminal.
  • Be able to operate in chemical protective (CBRNE) gear for extended periods of time.
  • Obtain and maintain certification of a RADAR (speed control) device.
  • Pass a semi-annual written Use of Force examination.
  • Wear a uniform and regulatorily required associated gear (to include body armor).
  • Be able to obtain and maintain an Individual Reliability Program certification.
  • A medical screening/examination is required (in accordance with Army Regulation 190-56, Appendices B and C); immunizations are required.
  • Must be able to pass an annual physical agility test to standards published in AR 190-56.
  • Maintain a level of fitness sufficient to perform physically demanding and occasionally arduous tasks expected in a force protection/law enforcement first responder environment.
  • TDY travel may occasionally be required.
  • Shift work MAY be required as needed. This may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be willing to perform "on-call" work as necessary.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens


In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes; Enforcing military, federal, state, local criminal, traffic, and/or motor vehicle laws and regulations; controlling access to restricted areas by verifying credentials; and gathering information and facts pertinent to an investigation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.


Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Security & Intelligence Career Field position.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Relocation Incentive/Recruitment Incentive/Advance In-hire/Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized if found to be in the best interest of the government.
  • This position may offer a recruitment incentive to individuals who are newly appointed. You are considered newly appointed if this is your first appointment as a Federal Government civilian employee or if you have a minimum of a 90 day break in service from a previous Federal civilian position. You may qualify with a break in service of less than 90 days only if your previous Federal civilian appointment was a time-limited or NOT a permanent appointment. This bonus requires a service obligation. If you fail to serve the specified period, you may be subjected to repay the agency recruitment incentive.
  • This position may offer a relocation incentive for current Federal Government civilian employees. This incentive requires a service obligation. If you fail to serve the specified period, you may be subjected to repay the agency recruitment incentive.
  • This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for
    appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations.
  • This government establishment requires a REAL ID compliant identification for base access.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
  • For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.
2. Other supporting documents:
  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

How to Apply

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

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/17/2026 to receive consideration

  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section.
  • 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. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
GL-W0LLAA RADFORD ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT
DO NOT MAIL
Radford, VA 24141
US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command

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Army Materiel Command (AMC) is the Army's primary logistics and sustainment command, responsible for managing the global supply chain and ensuring installation and materiel readiness across the Total Force.
AMC is one of the Army's largest commands with nearly 165,000 military, Army Civilian and contractor employees, impacting all 50 states and more than 150 countries. Since 1962, AMC has played a significant role in supplying our forces during wars, conflicts and contingencies, and providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief. From managing the Army's global supply chain to providing quality of life programs for Soldiers and families; from providing financial management and contracting capabilities to leading the way in data analytics, AMC's missions are wide ranging and critical.
The U.S. Army, Joint Munitions Command (JMC) is a subordinate command to one of four major Army Commands, AMC. JMC provides precise and predictive conventional munitions sustainment and life cycle management to an expeditionary global force from 17 arsenals, depots and ammo plants across the spectrum of conflict.

Learn more about the Joint Munitions Command at https://www.jmc.army.mil.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
GL-W0LLAA RADFORD ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT
DO NOT MAIL
Radford, VA 24141
US

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