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NSA Police Officer - Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland)

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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.

$69,272 / year median in Maryland

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NSA Police Officer
  • Entry to Experienced Level (Maryland) Department of Defense Nional Security Agency/Central Security Service Summary The Nional Security Agency (NSA) has a current and ongoing requirement for personnel to serve as Full-time officers with the NSA Police on its complexes Fort Meade, Maryland.
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply for these exciting and highly dynamic positions offering unlimited career growth, exceptional training, and the opportunity to serve your country as an employee of one of the most unique and respected Agencies in the Federal government. Learn more about this agency Summary The Nional Security Agency (NSA) has a current and ongoing requirement for personnel to serve as Full-time officers with the NSA Police on its complexes Fort Meade, Maryland. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply for these exciting and highly dynamic positions offering unlimited career growth, exceptional training, and the opportunity to serve your country as an employee of one of the most unique and respected Agencies in the Federal government. Learn more about this agency Overview Help Accepting applicions Locion Many vacancies in the following locion: Fort Meade, MD No mching locions found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocion expenses reimbursed Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocion expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $60,747
  • $133,142 per year Pay scale & grade GG 7
  • 12 Promotion potential None Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Multiple Schedules Travel Required Occasional travel
  • You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent Occupions and job series 0083 Police Supervisory stus No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance . The type depends on the job. Background check type Nional security Financial disclosure required Yes Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number 1261528 Control number 882422900 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nionals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Federal employees
  • Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.
S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales. Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference Military spouses Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty. Videos Duties Help Nional Security Agency's Police Officers provide armed and uniformed security, force protection, and law enforcement functions in support of NSA's mission, assets, personnel, and facilities headquartered in and around Fort Meade. The NSA Police Force is an integral part of the NSA Security and Counterintelligence organizion, which provides NSA worldwide counterintelligence, personnel, and facilities security support.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Counterterrorism & Force Protection
  • Pedestrian and vehicular access control
  • Response and mitigion of security, medical, and fire emergencies
  • Critical incident management
  • Enforcement of laws and regulions relive to the protection of NSA assets
  • Vehicle, facility, and merial security inspections
  • Firearms training and range management
  • Prol of NSA property Requirements Help Conditions of employment Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigion and polygraph.
Qualificions The qualificions listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
ENTRY/DEVELOPMENTAL
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED and no experience. Experience working with basic office resources (e.g., e-mail, web browsers, word processors, and presention graphics), working in security, law enforcement, and/or military service is desired. Must be least 21 years of age and possess a valid U.S. driver's license. Certificion in Act 120, MPTC, FLETC exempt, CPR, and AED is preferred.
FULL PERFORMANCE
Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 4 years of relevant experience, or an Associe degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. Degree in Criminology, Behavioral Science, Law Enforcement, or a Security reled field is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable. Relevant experience must be with NSA police, equivalent experience (e.g., SARU, ATFP), or in security (i.e., personnel or physical). Certificion in the following areas is preferred (i.e., Firearm, Act 120, MPTC, FLETC exempt). CPR, AED, HAZMAT, and Incident Command certificions and/or training is also preferred. Must be least 21 years of age and possess a valid U.S. driver's license. Formal or informal leadership is preferred. SENIOR Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 6 years of relevant experience, or an Associes Degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. Degree in Criminology, Behavioral Science, Law Enforcement, or a Security reled field is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable. Relevant experience must be with NSA police, equivalent experience (e.g., SARU, ATFP), or in security (i.e., personnel or physical). Certificion in the following areas is preferred (i.e., Firearm, Act 120, MPTC, FLETC exempt). CPR, AED, HAZMAT, and Incident Command certificions and/or training is also preferred. Must be least 21 years of age and possess a valid U.S. driver's license. Formal or informal leadership is preferred. Relevant experience must include one or more of the following: law enforcement, or experience in any discipline within security (personnel or physical) or counterintelligence. Must be least 21 years of age and possess a valid U.S. driver's license. If not counted toward educion, military experience may count for up to two years of relevant experience. Educion For experienced levels, a degree in any field is acceptable. Military training must be least 18 semester hours of training in security disciplines (for example, force protection, anti-terrorism, physical security, crime prevention). Additional informion
Pay:
Salary offers are based on candides' educion level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account informion provided by the hiring manager/organizion regarding the work level for the position.
Salary Range:
$60,747
  • $133,142 (Entry/Developmental, Full Performance, Senior) Salary range varies by locion, work level, and relevant experience to the position.
Training provided based on the selectee's needs and experience.
Benefits:
NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Work Schedule:
Applicants should be aware this position supports 24/7 Operions; resulting in shift work, weekend duty, overtime, holiday pay, and night differential. Additional Items provided to
Officers:
1) Uniforms, equipment, and laundering no cost 2) Performance based rank and salary promotions 3) Opportunities to apply for
Specialized Units:
  • Emergency Response Team
  • Asymmetric Thre Response Unit
  • Drug Recognition Expert
  • Crisis Intervention Team
  • Policy and Compliance
  • Technical Services Unit
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction
  • K-9 Unit
  • Dispch
  • Mountain Bike Prol
  • Training Unit Instructions
  • Executive Protection Unit Expand Hide additional informion Candides should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passione about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United Stes Constitution.
Benefits Help 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 th are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits 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 informion on the specific benefits offered. How you evalued You evalued for this job based on how well you meet the qualificions above.
  • Enforce federal and ste laws and applicable regulions
  • Respond to and investige incidents
  • Valide badges to determine if individuals are authorized access to controlled areas
  • Opere and maintain proficiency with weapons
  • Prol agency compounds, facilities, and perimeters to detect and deter potential unlawful acts, security breaches, or dangerous situions
  • Secure dangerous areas
  • Subdue suspects while conducting investigive detentions and/or arrests
  • Stand, walk, or kneel for long periods
  • Perform tasks th involve repetitive motions of the fingers, hands, arms, feet, legs, or other body parts
  • Perform physical activities outdoors under all weher conditions
  • Perform physically strenuous activities when responding to emergencies
  • Maintain endurance and agility in accordance with current regulions in order to perform specific job requirements
  • Drive vehicles, such as cars, vans, or trucks to transport cargo or passengers
  • Opere a motor vehicle under high speeds or high risk conditions
  • Follow safety and security procedures and practices when opering machinery, vehicles, or equipment Only the highest caliber individuals qualify for these selected positions. At a minimum, applicants must meet the following qualificions:
  • Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Unquestionable loyalty to the United Stes and sound moral character as established by a comprehensive Federal Special Background Investigion (to include a polygraph).
  • Issues th could disqualify an applicant from considerion include, but are not limited to, whether the applicant has engaged in serious criminal activity, recent illegal drug use, a history of adverse employment actions to include absenteeism and terminion, or significant credit problems such as recent bankruptcies.
  • This position requires the carrying of an Agency-issued firearm. The Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended, and applicable implementing regulions prohibit the NSA from issuing a firearm or ammunition to anyone who has a record of having been convicted of a crime involving domestic violence. Applicants who have been convicted of such a crime are not eligible to be considered for this position.
  • At least 21 years of age.
  • Excellent physical condition.
  • Must meet DoD vision standards for law enforcement occupions.
  • Must meet DoD hearing standards for law enforcement occupions.
  • Must be willing to work outdoors, shift-work, weekends, holidays, and overtime, under strenuous and potentially dangerous conditions.
  • Possess a valid ste driver's license.
  • Entry is with a high school diploma or GED and no experience.
  • Experience working with basic office resources (e.
g., e-mail, web browsers, word processors, and presention graphics), working in security, law enforcement, and/or military service is desired. Must be least 21 years of age and possess a valid U.S. driver's license. DoD Post Certificion, CPR, and AED is preferred. Benefits Help 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 th are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits 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 informion on the specific benefits offered. Required documents Required Documents Help The Nional Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United Stes Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candides as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility. If you are relying on your educion to meet qualificion requirements: Educion must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion in order for it to be credited towards qualificions. Therefore, provide only the tendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion . Failure to provide all of the required informion as sted in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible ring or may affect the overall ring.
How to Apply Help https:
//apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1261528 Agency contact informion NSA POC Phone 1-844-424-4737 intelcareers@nsa.
gov Next steps https:
//apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1261528 Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probionary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodion policy Selective Service Signure and false stements Social security number request Required Documents Help The Nional Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United Stes Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candides as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility. If you are relying on your educion to meet qualificion requirements: Educion must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion in order for it to be credited towards qualificions. Therefore, provide only the tendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Educion . Failure to provide all of the required informion as sted in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible ring or may affect the overall ring.
How to Apply Help https:
//apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1261528 Expand Hide how to apply Agency contact informion NSA POC Phone 1-844-424-4737 intelcareers@nsa.
gov Next steps https:
//apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1261528 Expand Hide next steps Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Financial suitability New employee probionary period Privacy Act Reasonable accommodion policy Selective Service Signure and false stements Social security number request Overview Help Accepting applicions Locion Many vacancies in the following locion: Fort Meade, MD No mching locions found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocion expenses reimbursed Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocion expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $60,747
  • $133,142 per year Pay scale & grade GG 7
  • 12 Promotion potential None Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Multiple Schedules Travel Required Occasional travel
  • You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent Occupions and job series Supervisory stus No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Jobs require a and some require a . The type depends on the job. Background check type Financial disclosure required Yes Some jobs require to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number 1261528 Control number 882422900