POLICE OFFICER

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a POLICE OFFICER, Position Description Number D2155000 and is part of the ME 101st Security Forces Squadron, National Guard.

What you will do

• The primary purpose of this position is to protect Federal property from hazards such as sabotage, espionage, trespass, theft, fire, and accident or willful damage and destruction.
• To maintain law and order, preserve the peace, and protect life and civil rights within the jurisdiction of the military installation.
• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs and enforces the full range of security forces duties within the military installation.
• Apprehends and detains violators of laws, rules, and regulations and turns them over to the Federal or civil police or other law enforcement officers for arrest and/or posting of collateral.
• Serves at fixed posts or patrols the installation on foot or in vehicles; responds to alarms, irregularities, and unusual or suspicious circumstances.
• Responds to calls for emergency assistance to include active shooter, suspicious persons, catastrophic events, scenes of crimes/natural disasters and enemy attacks, and makes apprehensions.
• Incumbent is required to perform specialized techniques, methods, and procedures to execute search and apprehension; counter terrorist operations; or counter violence posing a threat to public safety.
• As directed, acts as the on-scene commander for significant and catastrophic events.
• Performs traffic duty to include directing traffic and escorting dignitaries.
• Incumbent enforces pertinent administrative rules and regulations governing traffic control, parking, building, or other facility access, and breaches in physical security controls (locks, fences, gates, or other barriers).
• When enforcing rules and regulations established to accomplish the protective missions, security forces personnel control the movement of persons and protect lives and personal property in and around the identified Federal property.
• The incumbent carries out related duties such as, escorting persons and valuables; driving emergency vehicles; detecting and reporting potential fire and accident hazards; making preliminary checks of violations; and, preparing reports of incidents or security conditions.
• Serves as a Security Forces Dispatcher for the installation.
• Dispatches personnel and equipment to meet emergency situations.
• Monitors the locations of all posts, alarm systems, closed circuit television systems and telephone/radio networks.
• As required, coordinates with civilian police, fire, rescue and emergency units for assistance.
• Uses computerized information systems to direct patrols, record daily blotter information, and retrieve information through the FBI's National Crime Information Center System.
• Uses knowledge of the Security Forces Management Information Systems (SFMIS) to retrieve information and complete reports on the systems.
• Receives, records, and secures confiscated items and evidence.
• Assures witness statements are properly secured.
• Keeps reports and complaint records.
• Prepares shift activity reports.
• Interviews witnesses and suspects to obtain and verify information.
• Advises suspects of their rights.
• Receives and records radio, telephone, and personal messages and instructions involving emergencies, complaints, violations, accidents, and requests for information and assistance.
• Transmits messages and instructions to officers on patrol and dispatch officers to investigate complaints and assist in emergencies.
• Interprets directives and instructions and answers general inquiries.
• Maintains records and prepares reports covering activities and events occurring over the course of a shift.
• Performs the full range of Base Entry Controller and commercial vehicle inspection duties.
• Ensures individuals requesting access to the installation have the proper identification credentials before entering.
• Conducts random vehicle searches at the privately owned vehicle (POV) gates and conducts thorough searches of all vehicles at commercial gate.
• Performs random antiterrorism measures in accordance with applicable instructions.
• Performs over-watch duties as required by force protection conditions.
• Responsible for Issuing base entry passes (individual and vehicle), and conducts background checks on contractors.
• Operates vehicle arresting barriers as necessary.
• Performs the full range of duties for defending protection level resources (Patrol, Security Response Team (I-SRT & E-SRT).
• Defends installation personnel, equipment, and resources from hostile ground attack.
• Participates in tactical defense postures as a member of a quick reaction force to deny infiltration or attack.
• Verifies credentials to ensure only authorized personnel, vehicles, and equipment items are permitted in these areas and validates each person's need to access the area.
• Ensures visitors are informed of applicable security requirements.
• Operates, monitors, and assesses sensor systems for the area.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Knowledge of security and security forces requirements, procedures, and tactics to support installation physical security and contingency operations. Knowledge of firearms and tactics utilized in emergency situations.

Ability to gather facts and use effective, analytical, and established methods to accurately assess a situation and determine the appropriate course of action. Ability to use automated information systems to enter and extract data and to prepare reports.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job.
• Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.
• Other supporting documents: It is highly suggested that applicants address the General and Specialized Experience required of the position within their resume or on a separate document.
• All information provided during the application process will be verified.
• Failure to address all General and Specialized Experience requirements may result in non-selection for an interview.
• Must possess a valid state drivers license to operate government motor vehicles (GMV) in accordance with AFI 24-301, Vehicle Operations.
• Must provide a copy with Application.
• Qualification to bear firearms according to AFI 31-117, Arming and Use of Force by Air Force Personnel.
• Must Provide Firearms Qualification Record.
• Must have as a minimum a current National Agency Check, Security Clearance preferred.
• Must provide Memo with Application.

What to expect next

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.

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).