Police Officer (Canine Handler).

Obsolete Site; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Obsolete Site is seeking a Federal canine police officer to perform law enforcement duties on a military installation. The role requires working with a trained dog, protective patrols, and handling firearms in accordance with regulations.

Applicants must obtain/maintain a Secret clearance, complete required DoD training within specified timelines, and pass annual physicals and drug-free workplace requirements. The position emphasizes safety, discipline, and law enforcement accountability.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience working on a police force through service as a military/civilian police officer or security operations as a canine team.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement work to maintain law and order, preserve the peace, protect life and civil rights, detect and investigate crimes, arrest or apprehend violators, and patrol within the jurisdiction of the military installation.
• Utilize a working dog in daily law enforcement duties.
• Conduct preliminary investigations using a working dog to locate illegal narcotics, explosives, and detain suspects.
• Provide care for all working dogs on scheduled weekends.
• Maintain ongoing training to keep high proficiency in all areas of utilization.

Skills

Working dog handling

Police officer experience

Firearms proficiency

Job description

• Perform law enforcement work to maintain law and order, preserve the peace, protect life and civil rights, detect and investigate crimes, arrest or apprehend violators, and perform patrols within the jurisdiction of the military installation.
• Utilizes a working dog in daily performance of law enforcement duties.
• Conducts preliminary investigations utilizing a working dog to search out illegal narcotics, explosive devices, and apprehend and take into custody suspected violators.
• Performs advanced on/off leash obedience, controlled aggression, safely utilizes working dog in congested areas.
• Required to provide care for all working dogs on scheduled weekends.
• Conducts continual training of assigned working dog to maintain a high level of proficiency in all areas of utilization, adheres strictly to safe working dog handling practices ensuring the safety of all persons and property.
• Establishes and maintains an ongoing preventive medicine program for the overall health and care of assigned working dog.
• Exercises search and arrest authority, detains witnesses, apprehends suspects, interviews witnesses and other persons involved.
• Operates the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) terminal in accordance with federal and state laws to transcribe data.

Duties

• Perform law enforcement work to maintain law and order, preserve the peace, protect life and civil rights, detect and investigate crimes, arrest or apprehend violators, and perform patrols within the jurisdiction of the military installation.
• Utilizes a working dog in daily performance of law enforcement duties.
• Conducts preliminary investigations utilizing a working dog to search out illegal narcotics, explosive devices, and apprehend and take into custody suspected violators.
• Performs advanced on/off leash obedience, controlled aggression, safely utilizes working dog in congested areas.
• Required to provide care for all working dogs on scheduled weekends.
• Conducts continual training of assigned working dog to maintain a high level of proficiency in all areas of utilization, adheres strictly to safe working dog handling practices ensuring the safety of all persons and property.
• Establishes and maintains an ongoing preventive medicine program for the overall health and care of assigned working dog.
• Exercises search and arrest authority, detains witnesses, apprehends suspects, interviews witnesses and other persons involved.
• Operates the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) terminal in accordance with federal and state laws to transcribe data.

Requirements

• 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. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position requires the incumbent to successfully graduate from USAMPS Civilian Police Academy program of instruction within one year.
• This position requires the successful graduation from the Department of Defense, Military Working Dog Handler Course or complete within one year of hire date.
• This position requires certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid training.
• Incumbent must be proficient in the use of assigned firearms/weapons, pass an initial qualification, and must qualify semi-annually thereafter in the use of assigned firearms/weapons.
• Incumbent must be able to successfully pass the National Incident Management System (NIMS) training requirements.

  This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.

  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.

  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 is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment. This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.

  This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.

  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.

  Hours of work is subject to irregular and/or rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Incumbent is required to work overtime as directed and is subject to recall for emergency overtime.

  This position requires certification in the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) in accordance with AR 190-56.

  This position requires the incumbent to obtain or maintain a government motor vehicle operators license.

  This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.

  This position is subject to possible civil action due to improper exercises of authority or injudicious use of force in the apprehension or detention of individuals.

  This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

  Federal law requires removal of federal law enforcement officers convicted of felonies.

  Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes working on a police force through service as a military/civilian police officer or security operations as a canine team, utilizing your assigned canine as a working dog team and safely utilize a working dog in congested areas. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) Security & Intelligence Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

The following special programs/incentives MAY be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government:

• Recruitment Incentives
• Relocation Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.