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Pentagon Force Protection Agency

Police Officer

Pentagon, Arlington, VA

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Announcement details

USAJOBS control number
891458300
Occupational series
0083

Summary

This position is located in the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) under the Office of the Principal Director, Special Operations Branch, Office of the Secretary of War. As a Police Officer, the primary responsibilities are for force protection, security, and law enforcement in the NCR for the people, facilities, infrastructure, and other resources at the Pentagon Reservation and for DoW activities and Do W occupied facilities not under the jurisdiction of a Military Department.

Responsibilities

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 9905 of Title 5 U.S. Code. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Serve as Police Officer responsible for enforcing laws, protecting life and property, and preventing criminal actions within a large complex of the Pentagon Reservation and DoW leased buildings. Respond to routine and emergency calls, basic alarms and citizen complaints. Assist specialized Explosives Investigator and Bomb Technicians in responding to emergency incidents involving Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDS), suspicious packages and other hazardous materials. Recruitment incentives may be authorized for applicants who have graduated from one of the following: (1) Federal Law Enforcement Training Center's Uniformed Police Training Program (FLETC/UPTP), (2) U.S. Army Military Police School (USAMPS), (3) Veterans Administration Civilian Police Officer Course, or (4) any other 400-hour Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) accredited basic police academy. Recruitment incentives may be considered based on the availability of funds and in accordance with regulatory requirements. The incentive requires a four-year service agreement; incentive will be paid as an initial lump-sum payment at the beginning of the service period. (Note: Eligibility for recruitment incentive is limited to "Newly appointed" Federal employees as defined by 5 CFR 575.102)." Relocation Incentive: Applicants who are current Federal employees, have graduated one of the above training programs, and are willing to relocate to the National Capital Region may be eligible for a $20,000 relocation incentive. The incentive requires a four-year service agreement; incentive will be paid as an initial lump-sum payment at the beginning of the service period. (Note: Eligibility for relocation incentive is limited to an employee of the Federal Government immediately before the relocation (See 5 CFR 575.205(a)). In addition to establishing a residence in the new geographic location before the payment of a relocation incentive, an employee must maintain a residence in the new geographic location for the duration of the service agreement.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the AD-06 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the AD-05 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to. 1. Performing routine hazardous-material, alarm, and emergency-response duties; recognizing potential explosive or hazardous threats; and taking prescribed protective actions under established procedures. You may qualify at the AD-07 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the AD-06 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to. 1. Independently managing initial hazardous-material, suspicious-package, or potential explosive incidents; implementing protective measures; and coordinating with specialized responders. 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. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave. This position requires you to be designated as a Mission Essential Employee. Mission Essential employees are expected to report for, or remain at, work in dismissal or closure situations due to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, or other emergency situations (e.g., building closure due to power outage) causing disruptions of government operations, and are required to maintain contact with their supervisor during any dismissal or closure situation unless specifically excused by their supervisor. This position requires you to take and pass an annual PFPA medical and physical fitness examinations; to carry and qualify with PFPA service issued firearms twice a year; to wear personal protective equipment, i.e., ballistic vest, etc.; and to pass all designated PFPA certification programs. As a Police Officer representing Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA), it is essential that the employee present a professional and competent image, with a clean, neatly pressed uniform or attire. Safety and effective performance requires a well-groomed and tidy appearance, proper decorum, and appropriate responses. Retention in this position is contingent upon the successful completion and passing of all agency mandatory training requirements. Incumbent must successfully obtain and maintain the U.S. Public Safety Bomb Technician Certification. Incumbent must successfully complete the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP), an equivalent accredited law enforcement academy, or receive a training waiver for a state or local non-federal police academy as determined by the agency. This position is identified as a covered position under the PFPA Civilian Mobility Program, Regulation 1400.24, effective September 28, 2015.This position requires that the candidate must sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment. PFPA may relocate covered positions and covered employees in permanent changes of duty station between PFPA duty locations in the National Capital Region; Raven Rock Mountain Complex (Adams County, Pennsylvania); Glynco, Georgia; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania or Baltimore, Maryland and potentially other locations to improve mission effectiveness or enhance individual career progression.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

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