Police Officer (Canine Handler).

About the role

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. Utilize a working dog in daily performance of law enforcement duties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary investigations utilizing a working dog to search out illegal narcotics, explosive devices, and apprehend and take into custody suspected violators.
• Perform advanced on/off leash obedience, controlled aggression, and safely utilize working dog in congested areas.
• Provide care for all working dogs on scheduled weekends.
• Conduct continual training of assigned working dog to maintain a high level of proficiency in all areas of utilization; adhere strictly to safe working dog handling practices ensuring the safety of all persons and property.
• Establish and maintain an ongoing preventive medicine program for the overall health and care of assigned working dog.
• Exercise search and arrest authority, detain witnesses, apprehend suspects, and interview witnesses and other persons involved.
• Operate the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) terminal in accordance with federal and state laws to transcribe data.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance for the duration of employment.
• Successful graduation from USAMPS Civilian Police Academy program of instruction within one year.
• Successful graduation from the Department of Defense, Military Working Dog Handler Course or completion within one year of hire date.
• Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid training.
• Proficiency in the use of assigned firearms/weapons, pass an initial qualification, and qualify semi-annually thereafter.
• Successful completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training requirements.
• Completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• Compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs; subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Maintain physical conditioning and pass an annual Physical Agility Test (PAT) as outlined in AR 190-56 within 60 days of employment and annually thereafter.
• Compliance with the Lautenberg Amendment, banning individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.
• Designated "Mission Essential"; required to report to work or remain at work during severe weather or emergencies.
• Possess a valid state Driver’s License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• Work irregular and/or rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; required to work overtime as directed and subject to recall for emergency overtime.
• Certification in the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) in accordance with AR 190-56.
• Obtain or maintain a government motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• Subject to possible civil action due to improper exercises of authority or injudicious use of force in the apprehension or detention of individuals.
• Requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion and involvement in on-duty accidents.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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 utilizing 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). No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this job.

Benefits

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.

• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Recruitment Incentives, Relocation Incentives, and Student Loan Repayment may be offered if appropriate.
• 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.