Supervisory Police Officer

Summary This position has been designated as an Essential Position (e.g., snow emergency days, holidays, increased security periods, national emergency). The position cannot be vacated during war or national emergency without seriously impairing the mission. Assignments may be performed at any job site within the organization. Responsibilities Serves as shift supervisor over a group of police officers who provide law enforcement and protective service. Exercises control over assigned shift of police officers performing law enforcement and crime prevention duties to maintain law and order during normal and emergency operations. Performs and supervises police duties to assure the protection of life, property, and the civil rights of individuals through the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, agency rules, and regulations. Supervises the activities and operations of all shift law enforcement personnel with responsibility and authority on matters pertaining to shift activities and operations. Enforces and maintains law and order to deter crime and other violations of law, regulation, policy, directive, or rule and to preserve and/or restore the peace. Ensures DLA personnel, facilities, and resources are protected by maintaining adequate anti-terrorism readiness posture. Plans, controls, and supervises the activities and operations of the shift supervised. Inspects shift personnel for minimum standards of appearance, readiness, and equipment operability prior to and during the course of duty assignment, to include observations of patrol posts. Makes periodic inspections of assigned areas, immediately taking corrective action for any discrepancies noted. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for a Supervisory Police Officer, your qualifications must include: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. For current and former Federal civilian service employees, to qualify for the GS-09 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. For all other applicants, to qualify for the GS-09 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-08 grade level or equivalent in the military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: GS-07: Assigns officers their individual assignments to ensure their understanding and comprehension of responsibilities and duties. Assists in briefing the shift on pertinent information, scheduled or expected events, and criminal information in a “roll call” setting. Assists the change of shifts and ensures the proper posting/ dispatching of officers, Reviews all reports and records prepared by shift personnel to assure reports are written in a timely manner. Discusses with subordinates alternate methods in handling situations more effectively. GS-08: Discusses with personnel their individual assignments to ensure their understanding and comprehension of responsibilities and duties of assignment. Briefs the shift on pertinent information, scheduled or expected events, and criminal information in a “roll call” setting. Conducts the change of shifts and ensures the proper posting/ dispatching of officers, Reviews all reports and records prepared by shift personnel to assure reports are written in a timely manner and the workload provides for comprehensive and technically accurate reports. Notes and records actions taken, obtains additional facts and information and discusses with subordinates alternate methods in handling situation more effectively. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Fitness Requirements: Incumbent must pass an initial and annual physical fitness test and medical evaluation. Duty Hours: Incumbent is considered essential to the day-to-day operations of the installation and is subject to immediate recall or long term shift assignments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for extended periods of time. Incumbent is subject to shift rotation and assignment to abnormal tours of duty. Firearm Requirements: The incumbent must qualify initially and annually with their assigned weapon to maintain employment. Employees will be given three opportunities to qualify. Psychological Requirements: The incumbent must possess emotional and mental stability. Job compatibility and interpersonal skills will be accessed during job interviews, medical evaluations, and through continual observation by supervisors. Medical Requirements and Medical Evaluations: These positions require moderate to hazardous physical exertion and/or duties of a hazardous nature. Medical requirements outlined in Agency policy apply to all police officers. Incumbent must have the capacity to perform the essential functions ofthe position, including acting as a first responder to all types of emergencies or volatile situations without risk to themselves or others. A medical evaluation will be completed annually. Training Requirements: Individual must have successfully completed the basic police training course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (Glynco, GA), the U.S. Army Civilian Police School (Ft Leonard Wood, MO), or other police academy as determined by the Agency. Must successfully complete and/or meet all formal and in-service training and certification requirements, to include weapons certifications, CPR, AED, DOD and Joint Training Regulations. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Information regarding DLA Police Officer positions to include qualification and training requirements, allowances and other amenities can be found at: http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InstallationSupport/DoingBusinesswithInstallationSupport/DLAPolice/ For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Information for Veterans is available at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/veterans.aspx. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement. Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agencys Drug Free Workplace Plans drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana. Lautenberg Amendment: This position requires the incumbent to carry a firearm while in an on duty status only. Any person who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (fitle 18, U.S.C., section 922 (g)). Incumbents who have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statute are not eligible for a police officer position in DLA. Statement of Understanding: Incumbents will be required to read and sign DLA Form 1892, DLA Police Employment Conditions/Statement of Understanding and Agreement. If they sign the form and cannot meet any of the conditions of employment as specified, it serves as a basis for removal in accordance with applicable Federal and/or agency regulations. If the incumbent signs this form and later declines to take the physicalfitness test or attend basic police training academy, it also will serve as a basis for removal in accordance with applicable Federal and/or agency regulations.