Police Officer

U.S. Army; Prince Edward Island; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal law enforcement agency in Canada is seeking qualified candidates for a police patrol officer position. Responsibilities include enforcing laws, protecting property, and maintaining public safety on installations. Applicants must meet various requirements, including the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance, pass a physical examination, and maintain firearms proficiency. This role includes shift work and requires physical conditioning to pass annual tests.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance.
• Completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination.
• Certification in CPR with AED training.
• Possess a valid state Driver's License.
• Maintain physical conditioning and pass annual Physical Agility Test.

Responsibilities

• Enforce Federal laws and military justice.
• Protect government property.
• Apprehend or detain offenders.
• Collect and secure evidence.
• Patrol assigned areas to preserve peace.

Skills

Law enforcement jurisdiction

Patrol duties

Civil action awareness

Firearms proficiency

Physical fitness

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position

The U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) handles the day-to-day operations of Army installations.

Duties

• Exercise exclusive law enforcement jurisdiction responsible for the, apprehension or detention of persons suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws of the United States.
• Serve as a police patrol officer enforcing Federal criminal laws and the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) involving persons and property.
• Protect government property, materials and facilities against trespass, theft, fire, damage and espionage.
• Detain or arrest suspected or guilty persons.
• Collect and protect evidence, witnesses, victims, etc.
• Arrest persons committing or suspected of committing crimes on the installation.
• Patrol assigned area by vehicle or on foot to preserve the peace, prevent crime, and protect lives and property.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential.
• This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• This position requires certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation with Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training.
• Incumbent is subject to possible civil action due to improper exercises of authority or injudicious use of force in the apprehension or detention of individuals.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position requires the incumbent to be proficient in the use of assigned firearms.
• Incumbent is required to maintain physical conditioning and pass an annual Physical Agility Test (PAT) as outlined in AR 190-56 within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.
• This position requires the incumbent to wear a uniform and /or protective clothing and equipment.
• This position requires certification in the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) in accordance with AR 190-56.
• This position requires the incumbent to successfully complete the US Army Civilian Police Academy program within 12 months of hire/ or is a current employee and is considered grandfathered IAW AR 190-56/or have a current approved waiver from (OPMG).
• Incumbent must be able to successfully pass the National Incident Management System (NIMS) training requirements.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.