Police Officer
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Office of Protective Services - East, in Springfield, VA seeks dynamic, high-interpersonal, self-motivated, independent, and team-oriented individuals to serve as Police Officers providing law enforcement and security services for NGA facilities, personnel, and assets. The selectee(s) will handle a variety of force protection, anti-terrorism operations and respond to emergency situations. The selectees will be responsible for responding to initial security incidents, accidents, preparing detailed reports, conducting physical security operations, conducting field interviews, collecting evidence as required, and utilizing a variety of firearms and less-lethal weapons during the execution of their duties. The Office of Protective Services is a 24x7 operation. NGA Police Officers are required to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and are subject to recall on a 24-hour basis. Police Officer candidates must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions, and under strenuous and potentially dangerous conditions. NGA Police Offices are required to sign a Continued Service Agreement requiring completion of 3 years' service with the Office of Protective Services. Officers that leave the DoD, NGA, or the IC prior to completing the 3-year period of service may be required to reimburse the Federal Government for tuition and travel costs associated with required police officer training. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
If selected for further evaluation, you will receive an invitation via email to attend a Police Officer Hiring Event to participate in our screening activities to include physical and written evaluations. As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment standards. UNIFORMS AND APPEARANCE POLICY:
NGA Police Officers are subject to additional uniforms and appearance standards, to include restrictions on tattoos and facial hair. Tattoos, body art, or bands anywhere on the head, face, or neck are prohibited. Additionally, any visible tattoo, body art, or bands elsewhere on the body that are extremist, indecent, sexist, or racist are prohibited. Male Police Officers must also keep their faces clean shaven while on duty. Additionally:
1. Per the Lautenberg Amendment, applicants who have been convicted of domestic violence, or are under a restraining (protection) order for domestic violence are not eligible for employment as an NGA Police Officer. 2. Police Officers may be required to take their assigned firearms home. 3. In applying for a Police Officer position with NGA, the applicant consents to and authorizes NGA to perform a preliminary criminal and driving record background check via the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), National Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (NLETS), and Law Enforcement Defense Data Exchange (D-DEx) to determine employee eligibility. 4. Applicants are required to take and pass an initial Physical Ability Test (PAT) and medical physical examination conducted by the NGA Medical Unit. Applicants must take and pass the written entrance exam. Agency Police Officers are required to take an NGA administered medical exam and fitness test annually. 5. Applicants are required upon hire, to have a valid driver's license and must maintain a valid driver's license throughout their employment with NGA. 6. Applicants may be subject to a psychological examination conducted by the NGA Medical Unit as part of our pre-hire evaluation process. 7. Must be at least 21 years of age. Additional Application Requirement:
You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to:
1) Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible. MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:
For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement:
1. Demonstrated ability to perform in a customer-focused environment. 2. Demonstrated ability, either academic or professional, to prepare reports / documentation. 3. Demonstrated ability, either academic or professional, to collect data and/or information. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
A. Education:
A minimum of 2 years of coursework beyond the high school level with at least 12 semester (18 quarter) hours, preferably in Criminology, General Law, Law Enforcement, Police Administration, Police Investigation, Police Law and Evidence. -OR- B. Combination of Education and
Experience:
A minimum of 12 semester (18 quarter) hours in any area listed in option A, plus experience that provides knowledge of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of college work is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals to 2 years. -OR- C.
Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of experience in law enforcement or security work that provides knowledge of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques. Experience can also include military work that involved protecting property, equipment, data, or materials; making judgments based on the application of directions, rules, regulations, or laws; or other work that provided the required knowledge and skills related to law enforcement or security work. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
A valid driver's license and must maintain a valid driver's licenses while employed at NGA; Successful completion of an initial Physical Ability Test (PAT) as mandated by DOD Instruction 5525.15 and determined by command staff. -AND- Must successfully complete the Uniformed Police Training Program through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). The following Certification must be maintained after your FLETC's training:
Firearms Certification, Less-lethal weapons use Certification (e.g. monadock, oleoresin capsicum (OC); Successful completion of First Aid/CPR course. Successful completion of an NGA accepted police academy. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over; Straight pulling; Pulling hand over hand; Pushing; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Use of hands; Prolonged periods of standing; Crawling; Kneeling; Repeated bending; Climbing, use of legs and arms; Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Good near and far vision; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid permitted); Must pass a drug test; Must pass a physical exam; Ability to wear a respirator ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENT:
Working outside and inside; Working in excessive heat; Working in excessive cold; Exposure to fumes, smoke, or gasesDESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:
In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired:
1. Demonstrated ability to interpret laws, policies, and instructions governing law enforcement/security activities. 2. Demonstrated ability to share information, negotiate and build processional relationships while respecting diversity. 3. Demonstrated ability to communicate orally or in writing to a variety of audiences. 4. Utilizing a variety of multi-media communication devices and Microsoft Office programs. 5. Adapting to a rapidly changing environment while maintaining a level of situational awareness.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Office of Protective Services - East, in Springfield, VA seeks dynamic, high-interpersonal, self-motivated, independent, and team-oriented individuals to serve as Police Officers providing law enforcement and security services for NGA facilities, personnel, and assets. The selectee(s) will handle a variety of force protection, anti-terrorism operations and respond to emergency situations. The selectees will be responsible for responding to initial security incidents, accidents, preparing detailed reports, conducting physical security operations, conducting field interviews, collecting evidence as required, and utilizing a variety of firearms and less-lethal weapons during the execution of their duties. The Office of Protective Services is a 24x7 operation. NGA Police Officers are required to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and are subject to recall on a 24-hour basis. Police Officer candidates must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions, and under strenuous and potentially dangerous conditions. NGA Police Offices are required to sign a Continued Service Agreement requiring completion of 3 years' service with the Office of Protective Services. Officers that leave the DoD, NGA, or the IC prior to completing the 3-year period of service may be required to reimburse the Federal Government for tuition and travel costs associated with required police officer training. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
If selected for further evaluation, you will receive an invitation via email to attend a Police Officer Hiring Event to participate in our screening activities to include physical and written evaluations. As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment standards. UNIFORMS AND APPEARANCE POLICY:
NGA Police Officers are subject to additional uniforms and appearance standards, to include restrictions on tattoos and facial hair. Tattoos, body art, or bands anywhere on the head, face, or neck are prohibited. Additionally, any visible tattoo, body art, or bands elsewhere on the body that are extremist, indecent, sexist, or racist are prohibited. Male Police Officers must also keep their faces clean shaven while on duty. Additionally:
1. Per the Lautenberg Amendment, applicants who have been convicted of domestic violence, or are under a restraining (protection) order for domestic violence are not eligible for employment as an NGA Police Officer. 2. Police Officers may be required to take their assigned firearms home. 3. In applying for a Police Officer position with NGA, the applicant consents to and authorizes NGA to perform a preliminary criminal and driving record background check via the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), National Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (NLETS), and Law Enforcement Defense Data Exchange (D-DEx) to determine employee eligibility. 4. Applicants are required to take and pass an initial Physical Ability Test (PAT) and medical physical examination conducted by the NGA Medical Unit. Applicants must take and pass the written entrance exam. Agency Police Officers are required to take an NGA administered medical exam and fitness test annually. 5. Applicants are required upon hire, to have a valid driver's license and must maintain a valid driver's license throughout their employment with NGA. 6. Applicants may be subject to a psychological examination conducted by the NGA Medical Unit as part of our pre-hire evaluation process. 7. Must be at least 21 years of age. Additional Application Requirement:
You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include but are not limited to:
1) Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible. MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:
For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement:
1. Demonstrated ability to perform in a customer-focused environment. 2. Demonstrated ability, either academic or professional, to prepare reports / documentation. 3. Demonstrated ability, either academic or professional, to collect data and/or information. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
A. Education:
A minimum of 2 years of coursework beyond the high school level with at least 12 semester (18 quarter) hours, preferably in Criminology, General Law, Law Enforcement, Police Administration, Police Investigation, Police Law and Evidence. -OR- B. Combination of Education and
Experience:
A minimum of 12 semester (18 quarter) hours in any area listed in option A, plus experience that provides knowledge of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques. As a rule, every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of college work is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals to 2 years. -OR- C.
Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of experience in law enforcement or security work that provides knowledge of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques. Experience can also include military work that involved protecting property, equipment, data, or materials; making judgments based on the application of directions, rules, regulations, or laws; or other work that provided the required knowledge and skills related to law enforcement or security work. -AND- LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
A valid driver's license and must maintain a valid driver's licenses while employed at NGA; Successful completion of an initial Physical Ability Test (PAT) as mandated by DOD Instruction 5525.15 and determined by command staff. -AND- Must successfully complete the Uniformed Police Training Program through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). The following Certification must be maintained after your FLETC's training:
Firearms Certification, Less-lethal weapons use Certification (e.g. monadock, oleoresin capsicum (OC); Successful completion of First Aid/CPR course. Successful completion of an NGA accepted police academy. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over; Straight pulling; Pulling hand over hand; Pushing; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Use of hands; Prolonged periods of standing; Crawling; Kneeling; Repeated bending; Climbing, use of legs and arms; Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Good near and far vision; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid permitted); Must pass a drug test; Must pass a physical exam; Ability to wear a respirator ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENT:
Working outside and inside; Working in excessive heat; Working in excessive cold; Exposure to fumes, smoke, or gasesDESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:
In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired:
1. Demonstrated ability to interpret laws, policies, and instructions governing law enforcement/security activities. 2. Demonstrated ability to share information, negotiate and build processional relationships while respecting diversity. 3. Demonstrated ability to communicate orally or in writing to a variety of audiences. 4. Utilizing a variety of multi-media communication devices and Microsoft Office programs. 5. Adapting to a rapidly changing environment while maintaining a level of situational awareness.
- Department:
0083 Police - Salary Range:
$25,500 to $63,267 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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