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Lead Police Officer

U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command · Department of the Army · Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Federal agencyGS-08
At a glance

A job with U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. It pays $63,940$83,119 per year at grade GS-08. Applications close on Oct 5, 2026 — 15 days left.

Working pattern
On site
Who can apply
Open to the public
Clearance
Secret

Main duties

  • Monitor multi-panel intrusion detection, security alarm, and surveillance systems covering arms, ammunition, and explosives storage areas.
  • Investigate traffic accidents, crimes against persons/property (theft, assault, sabotage, domestic disputes), and breaches of Mission Essential Vulnerable Areas.
  • Apprehend, subdue, detain, and process violators; advise suspects of legal rights; testify in federal, state, or magistrate court.
  • Operate the emergency communications and dispatch console; receive emergency (911) and routine calls.
The original posting

Full details

About the role

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic DIB & MRTFB to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: AMCOM, DIRECTORATE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, LAW ENFORCEMENT DIV, LAW ENFORCMENT BR I, CHAMBERSBURG, PA

What you will do

  • Monitor multi-panel intrusion detection, security alarm, and surveillance systems covering arms, ammunition, and explosives storage areas.
  • Investigate traffic accidents, crimes against persons/property (theft, assault, sabotage, domestic disputes), and breaches of Mission Essential Vulnerable Areas.
  • Apprehend, subdue, detain, and process violators; advise suspects of legal rights; testify in federal, state, or magistrate court.
  • Operate the emergency communications and dispatch console; receive emergency (911) and routine calls.
  • Dispatch patrols and coordinate response efforts with fire, medical, and external law enforcement units.
  • Operate the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) terminal and perform background checks for base access and warrant verifications.

How you will be evaluated

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. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only. Only PPP applicants currently occupying a formal training program position are entitled to exercise their priority status. Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position.

To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above.

Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website

Documents you must provide

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience.
  • If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.
  • See: Transcripts and Licenses This position requires a job-related license or certification.
  • You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.
  • See: Transcripts and Licenses 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.

What to expect next

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.

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.

This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. 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(n) PHYSICAL SECURITY & LAW ENFORCEMENT Career Field position.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

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