Police Officer (Traffic Investigator).

About the role

Serves as the subject matter expert for traffic collision response, investigations, reconstruction and traffic management operations. Advises supervisor on traffic management issues impacting readiness and traffic movement of the installation.

Exercises search and arrest authority, detains witnesses, apprehends suspects, interviews witnesses and other persons involved. Collects and preserves evidence, conducts short-term and long-term investigations on criminal cases and analyze facts to identify suspects and develops case information.

Conducts and/or participates in civilian training regarding various law enforcement topics conducted on an Army installation.

Responsibilities

• Taking charge of accident scenes to conduct investigations by providing instructions to parties involved
• Exercising search and arrest authority such as: detaining witnesses, apprehending suspects, interviewing bystanders to gather critical information
• Enforcing traffic regulations and/or laws to ensure public safety

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation
• Successfully graduated from the United States Army Civilian Police Academy, unless incumbent has a current approved waiver/exemption or grandfathered from the Office of the Provost Marshal General
• Successfully graduated from a DOD, Federal, National or State approved Traffic Management and Collision Investigation (TMCI) course or complete within one year of hire date
• Incumbent must be able to successfully pass training and certification requirements related to law enforcement work functions as prescribed by policy
• Pass a Physical Agility Test (PAT) within 30 days of hire date and annually thereafter
• Successfully pass a pre-employment and recurring medical evaluation
• Meet and maintain the Individual Personnel Reliability Program (IRP) standards in accordance with Army Regulation 190-56
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states
• Obtain and maintain a valid Tier 2 (Secret) security investigation

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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).

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Taking charge of accident scenes to conduct investigations by providing instructions to parties involved; 2) Exercising search and arrest authority such as: detaining witnesses, apprehending suspects, interviewing bystanders to gather critical information; and 3) Enforcing traffic regulations and/or laws to ensure public safety.

Skills

• Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties
• Ability to work shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations

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.