Police Officer (Open Continuous)

US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency; Jefferson Barracks (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is seeking a Police Officer to enforce laws and agency rules, protect rights, and safeguard personnel and assets. You may carry firearms, patrol, respond to emergencies, and investigate incidents as part of a federal security team.

Candidates must meet strict fitness, credentialing, and education standards, including a valid driver’s license, PAT, FLETC training, and ongoing certification for firearms and first aid.

Qualifications

• Education/experience totaling two years as described must be demonstrated.
• Valid driver’s license and must maintain it during employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain law and order and protect civil rights.
• Carry firearms and respond to emergencies.
• Investigate criminal activity and misconduct.
• Safeguard NGA personnel and assets.
• Conduct patrols and prevent violations.
• Prepare accident and incident reports.

Skills

Articulating information in written

Ensuring accuracy and quality

Establishing working relationships

Education

Two years college coursework (criminology or related)

Education + Experience combination

Two years experience in law enforcement/security

Job description

Police Officers ensure compliance with Federal laws and Agency rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement work. They maintain law and order; protect civil rights; carry firearms; provide assistance in emergency situations; investigate criminal activity and misconduct; and safeguard NGA personnel and assets. They also conduct patrols; prevent and detect violations; prepare accident and inc

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:

• Experience articulating information in written communications
• Experience ensuring the accuracy and quality of completed work assignments
• Experience establishing working relationships with coworkers, peers, customers, or stakeholders to accomplish shared goals.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

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 gases

In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired:

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:

• Experience in interpreting laws, policies, and/or instructions governing law enforcement, security, and/or force protection activities.
• Experience OR knowledge utilizing police communications systems, emergency equipment, less-lethal weapons and firearms.
• Experience OR knowledge processing crime scenes and controlling property and evidence.
• Experience OR knowledge investigating criminal incidents, traffic accidents, preparing written reports, and responding to emergency situations.
• Experience OR knowledge detecting deceptive behavior and utilizing surveillance techniques.
• Experience OR knowledge applying criminal codes, vehicle codes, and search/seizure principles.