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Police Officer
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A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$84,258 / year median in Arizona
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requirements Yuma, AZ Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified Salary not specified Join Premium to unlock estimated salaries Job Description 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 Conditions of employment 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 certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation with Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training. The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. This position is subject to the provisions of the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban commonly referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment. 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. Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time. 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. 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. This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. 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. This position requires the incumbent to be proficient in the use of assigned firearms. This position requires certification in the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) in accordance with
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). 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. For GS-7:
AR 190-56.
Incumbent must be able to successfully pass the National Incident Management System training requirements. Incumbent is required to maintain physical conditioning and pass an annual Physical Agility Test (PAT) as outlined inAR 190-56
within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter. This position requires the incumbent to successfully complete the US Army Civilian Police Academy program of instruction within 12 months of hire. This position requires the incumbent to wear a uniform and /or protective clothing and equipment. Qualifications •This is an open continuous announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis. Applications will be reviewed bi-weekly and referred for selection as vacancies occur within the organization.•Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service or have a break in service may be authorized. Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.Who May Apply:
US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 . For GS-5:Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Experience applying a body of basic laws and regulations; 2) Assisting with law enforcement operations practices and/or techniques; and 3) Maintaining order and protecting life and property. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). (Note:
Successful completion of a Federal, State, county, or municipal police academy or comparable training course which included at least 40 classroom hours of instruction in police department procedures and methods, and local law and regulations, may be substituted for three months of specialized experience.)OR Education:
Four years of education above the high school level in an accredited school leading to a bachelor's degree in Police Science or a comparable degree program related to the work of the position, such as Criminal Justice.OR Combination of Education and Experience:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education by 120. Add the two percentages. For GS-6:Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Maintaining order and protecting life; 2) Responding to citizens in emergency/non-emergency situations; and 3) Protecting property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass.This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). 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. For GS-7: