Clarification from the agency

This position is limited to current employees of the 673 SECURITY FORCES SQ only.

1. Plans, organizes, and directs the Investigations/FP Intelligence Branch, ensuring the work complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignment in consideration of skills, qualifications, and mission requirements.
3. Represents the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Serves as liaison between SF commander and wing for intelligence and anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) matters.
4. Serves as Supervisory Detective, manages, directs and assists investigations of crimes and complaints covering a wide range of subjects and allegations that are not within the scope of Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) as determined by Security Forces and AFOSI commanders.
5. Serves as the Defense Commander's primary advisor and focal point on force protection intelligence matters. Performs in-depth research, collects, assesses, analyzes and disseminates information in order to detect security threats within the installation's area of operation and responsibility.
6. Serves as liaison to, coordinates with, and assists other investigating agencies to include local, state, federal, and military on issues concerning investigations affecting the installation.
7. Serves as the Evidential and Acquired Property Custodian for security forces. Is the primary custodian for evidence relating to criminal activities and for found/acquired property in security forces.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
• May be required to work uncommon tour of duty for investigative purposes and surveillance tasks.
• May be required to wear special protective clothing such as coats, boots, vests, gas masks, and/or helmets and may be exposed to high levels of noise such as aircraft engines.
• May be required to travel in military or commercial aircraft and perform various security forces investigator duties at other locations.
• Will be required to carry AF Form 688, Security Forces Investigator Credentials and Department of Defense Police Badge, in the performance of official duties.
• Due to local requirements for access to classification information, employee may be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
• This position may be designed as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position may be determined to be essential to accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations.
• Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filing the position during an emergency are not available.
• This position has been identified as a designated position under the Air Force Drug Testing Plan. Incumbent of this position is subject to the possibility of a random drug test.
• Incumbent must be qualified in the use of required weapons. The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle and an appropriate, valid driver’s license will be required.
• 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 duties of this position.
• Must pass an initial pre-employment medical examination, periodic medical examinations, required initial and annual physical fitness/physical agility tests, meet established hearing standards and discern colors, contrast and depth.
• Must undergo initial and periodic job compatibility assessments. Must obtain and maintain current required certifications in CPT techniques, self-aid buddy care and first aid.
• Civilian clothes must present a neat and professional appearance, unless performing duties requiring a specific function (i.e. surveillance, stakeouts, etc.). Must be in compliance with applicable fitness and weight standards.
• The employee must attend L5AZA3P071-013 – Military Police Investigator course within the first 6 months, if training slot is available.

Qualifications

Continued from Conditions of Employment:

• The employee must certify on the National Criminal Incident Center (NCIC) within the first 3 months, if training slot is available.
• Must pass initial formal law enforcement training school as determined by functional.
• Incumbent will be exposed to the day-to-day dangers associated with law enforcement and security duties.
• This position may fall under the Standard Premium Pay Provisions under Title 5 USC.
• Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited university is desirable.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.

Requirements - Qualifications:
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS Police Series 0083.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service in law enforcement conducting investigations of crimes and complaints allegedly committed by military and civilian personnel on the installation and within the local jurisdiction. Serve as liaison to, coordinates with, and assists other investigating agencies to include local, federal, and military on issues concerning investigations affecting the base.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-10 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of investigative concepts, principles, policies, procedures, methods, and techniques to detect, investigate, and resolve crimes, complaints, and allegations of violations of compliance with federal security laws, regulations, or other mandatory guidelines.
2. Knowledge of security forces concepts, policies, directives, requirements, procedures, technology, methods and techniques.
3. Knowledge of custodial practices, procedures, and requirements for identifying, storing and accounting for evidence.
4. Knowledge of military, state and federal laws and precedents concerning admissibility of evidence; search and seizure; rights of military and civilian suspects; access to information (e.g., the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts); etc., especially as these relate to security forces functions.
5. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices and procedures.
6. Skill in planning and conducting proactive and reactive investigations, fact-finding interviews and full investigations.
7. Skill in producing finished intelligence reports and other products that are responsive to the specific needs of customers to include formulating and conducting original research; collating, organizing and analyzing information; resolving conflicts and presenting clear and concise findings.
8. Ability to quickly assimilate data and render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implications of such data; and to apply facts and estimates derived from numerous sources to a variety of problems having different technical aspects.
9. Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
10. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
4. Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15.
5. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
6. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).

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