Police Detective

Duties

• Serves as the work leader by planning, organizing, and coordinating the activities of three or more Security Forces members assigned as Detectives/Investigators.
• Conduct investigations of crimes and complaints covering a wide range of subjects and allegations that are not generally within the scope of Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), as determined by the Security Forces and AFOSI commanders.
• Serves as liaison too, coordinates with, and assists other investigating agencies to include local, state, federal, and military on issues concerning investigations affecting the installation.
• Serves as the Evidential and Acquired Property Custodian for security forces.

Key Requirements

• May be required to work uncommon tour of duty for investigative purposes and surveillance tasks.
• May be required to wear special protective clothing such as coats, boots, vests, gas masks, and/or helmets and may be exposed to high levels of noise such as aircraft engines.
• May be required to travel in military or commercial aircraft and perform various security force investigator duties at other locations.
• Will be required to obtain AF Form 688, Security Forces Investigator Credentials, in the performance of official duties.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• This is a key position. The duty of this position meets all requirements as category 4 designation and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively.
• This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CANNOT become a member of the Ready Reserve (IAW: DoDD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve).
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Candidates must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• The employee must certify on the National Criminal Incident Center (NCIC) within the first 3 months, if training slot is available.
• Must successfully complete the Department of the Air Force Law Enforcement Training Center formal law enforcement training course.
• Incumbents will be exposed to the day-to-day dangers associated with law enforcement and security duties.
• This position may fall under the Standard Premium Pay Provisions under Title 5 USC.

Core Personnel Document (CPD)

WAR93664

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of investigative concepts, principles, policies, procedures, methods, and techniques to detect, investigate, and resolve crimes, complaints, and allegations of violations of compliance with federal security laws, regulations, or other mandatory guidelines.
• Knowledge of security forces concepts, policies, directives, requirements, procedures, technology, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of custodial practices, procedures, and requirements for identifying, storing, and accounting for evidence.
• Knowledge of military, state and federal laws and precedents concerning admissibility of evidence; search and seizure; rights of military and civilian suspects; access to information (e.g., the Freedom of Information and Privacy Acts); etc., especially as these relate to security forces functions.
• Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Skill in planning and conducting proactive and reactive investigations, fact-finding interviews, and full investigations.
• Skill in producing finished intelligence reports and other products that are responsive to the specific needs of customers to include formulating and conducting original research; collating, organizing, and analyzing information; resolving conflicts; and presenting clear and concise findings.
• Ability to quickly assimilate disparate data and render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implications of such data; and to apply facts and estimates derived from numerous sources to a variety of problems having different technical aspects.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Benefits

• Time Off: 10 Federal Holidays, 13 sick leave days, vacation time based upon length of employment.
• Insurance: Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS), part of a three-tiered system which contains: Basic Benefits Plan, Social Security, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), similar to a 401 (k).