• Perform as a Supervisory Police Officer (Watch Commander) responsible for directing police patrols and coordinating law enforcement operations during assigned shift.
• Develop and review police reports, forms, and records for compliance with Army and local regulations.
• Synchronize emergency response of police assets and integrate community-oriented police philosophy into all law enforcement programs.
• Exercise arrest/apprehension authority consistent with federal, state, local laws and Army regulations and is required to carry a firearm in the performance of duties.
• Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates, set priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work assignments.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain clearance certification with the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (ASPIN), Public Safety Commission.
• This is a designated Mission Essential position.
• One-year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
• Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must wear chemical protection masks, gloves, and other associated equipment. Must pass physical agility test requirements.
• Required to pass a pre-employment and periodic medical examination (physical, emotional and mental stability, etc.).
• Must pass physical agility test requirements.
• Must possess and maintain a valid stateside driver's license.
• Be qualified and certified in the use of chemical aerosol irritants, tear gas, and radar guns.
• State certification, if required, for radar and breathalyzer operations.
• Key Position- must not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the agency.
• Required to meet all mandatory requirements of AR 190-56, The Army Civilian Police and Security Guard Program.
• Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.

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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) conducting law enforcement duties to ensure the protection of life, property and civil rights; 2) enforcing a wide range of law enforcement/security laws, traffic codes, regulations, directives, and procedures 3) conducting investigations to detect and apprehend individuals committing suspected illegal acts, such as acts of violence, theft of property, or for violating laws concerning controlled substances; 4) training police officer personnel in crime prevention, law enforcement and physical security policies and procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

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.

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.

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