Duties

If selected for the position, you will:

• Initiate and conduct thorough investigations of criminal acts and other offenses involving felonies and misdemeanors under Federal, State, local, and departmental statutes;
• Interview victims, suspects, and witnesses at crime scenes;
• Respond to alarms involving crimes in progress, and question individuals to determine the nature of the emergency;
• Conduct vehicle and foot patrols, investigate suspicious situations, and take appropriate action;
• Assist with the investigation of traffic accidents;
• Prepare testimony for presentation in court and follow through until final disposition;
• Assist injured victims, administer first aid, and call for medical assistance.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• Applicants must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle license or must be able to obtain a valid driver before a final offer of employment.
• This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended, which prohibits access to firearms by people convicted of crimes involving domestic violence or any felonious act.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required.
• Shift work is required.
• The selectee must be able to work outdoors under all weather conditions.
• This is an emergency employee position (Mission Essential).
• If selected for this position, you will be expected to travel 12 weeks for initial entrance level training at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). FLETC may be waived for eligible candidates.
• If selected for this position, you must pass the Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) test which consist of a 1.5 mile run, Sit and Reach, Bench Press, and Illinois Agility run.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical and psychological examination.
• The selectee may have to lift and move items weighing 50lbs or more.

Qualifications

For the GS-5 level: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: working as a security guard restricting access, verifying identification, and general crime prevention; assisting an officer on a police force; assisting in the techniques and procedures for the collection and preservation of evidence; assisting in the development of crime scene analysis techniques;
OR
You must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in Police Science or a comparable degree program related to the work of the position;
OR
You must have a combination of post high school education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

For the GS-6 level: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: working as an officer on a police force; serving as a military police officer; performing criminal investigative duties for misdemeanors and felonies; performing law enforcement in parks, forests, or other natural resource or recreational environments.

For the GS-7 level: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: working as an officer on a police force; serving as a military police officer; performing criminal investigative duties; safeguarding dignitaries and other high-ranking officials; performing law enforcement in parks, forests, or other natural resource or recreational environment; and experience may include training new employees in proper procedures.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11474921

Education

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education .

Additional information

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application .

• Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. Employees providing healthcare or services in support of healthcare (Healthcare Workforce) may be required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine because they are expected to perform duties that put them in contact or potential contact with patients. We may request COVID-19 vaccination, and other vaccination documentation from Healthcare Workforce personnel at any point during the onboarding process or at any time during your employment with NIH.
• This position is designated as an "emergency essential" position and the selected candidate will be considered an "emergency essential " employee and will be required to be available, ready, willing, and able to report for duty under all circumstances (e.g., inclement weather, government closings and holidays, lapses in appropriations, non-emergency and emergency situations) for operation 24 hours a day and 365 days per year coverage.
• We are unable to pay relocation expenses.
• A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
• A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations.
• For additional PEB information visit: https://www.fletc.gov/physical-efficiency-battery-peb )..
• This position is subject to a 10% retention incentive and uniform cleaning.
• This position requires (weekend hours, night shifts, regular or rotational shifts, holiday hours)..
• If selected, you will be covered by a bargaining unit (union).
• We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions.
• Veterans' Preference applies only to Schedule A (disability appointment) and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program ( E-Verify ). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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