Lead Police Officer (Desk Sergeant)
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SummaryPlease limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.About the Position: This position performs the full range of law enforcement duties involved with a variety of crimes and offenses.* Recruitment relocation and/or retention incentives are NOT being offered for this position.* Moving expenses are NOT authorized, based on a determination that a move is not in the Government's interest.Learn more about this agencyHelpOverview* Accepting applications* Open & closing dates12/20/2024 to 01/07/2025* Salary$55,143 - $71,684 per year* Pay scale & gradeGS 8* HelpLocation1 vacancy in the following location:* Fort Leavenworth, KS* Remote jobNo* Telework eligibleNo* Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.* Relocation expenses reimbursedNo* Appointment typePermanent* Work scheduleFull-time* ServiceCompetitive* Promotion potentialNone* Job family (Series)* 0083 Police* Supervisory statusNo* Security clearanceSecret* Drug testYes* Position sensitivity and riskNoncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk* Trust determination process* Suitability/Fitness* National security* Financial disclosureNo* Bargaining unit statusYes* Announcement numberMCFS245#######20R* Control number825372700HelpThis job is open to* Federal employees - Competitive serviceCurrent or former competitive service federal employees.* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.* Veterans* Individuals with disabilities* Military spouses* Land and base managementCertain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.Clarification from the agencySee Who May Apply in the Qualifications section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.VideosHelpDuties* Direct, coordinate and oversee desk operations and provide guidance and direction to military/civilian police personnel.* Brief shift personnel on pertinent shift information.* Inform employees of changes in policy and operating procedures.* Conduct training sessions for new employees and determine the need for more formalized training.* Receive requests for information and assistance and calls involving emergencies, complaints, violations, crimes in progress.* Dispatch police officers to investigate incidents and assist in emergencies.* Maintain records and prepare journals/blotters/reports.* Responsible for the operation, monitoring and maintenance of the Intrusion Detection Alarm System.HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment* This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.* This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical and Mental Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the required level of physical and mental health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.* The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter.* Position is subject to the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban referred to as the Lautenberg Amendment. This act bans individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence and certain others from possession or access to firearms or ammunition.* Incumbent must pass, within 90 days of being hired and annually thereafter, a physical agility test IAW AR 190-56, Chapter 2.* This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain current certifications in CPR techniques and First Aid in order to provide emergency assistance to the sick or injured.* This position requires the incumbent to carry a firearm. The incumbent must be proficient in the use of and qualify semi-annually with assigned duty firearms/weapons.* This position is covered by the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) and has been designated by the Department of Army as critical to the national or internal security. An assessment of suitability and character is required annually.* The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.* This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.* Due to the nature of this position, employees may be required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.* This position requires the incumbent to wear a uniform. A high state of uniform appearance and personal hygiene must be maintained at all times.* This position requires completion of Law Enforcement training. Personnel must have successfully completed or be willing to attend and complete the Department of Army Civilian Police Academy and Field Training Officer (FTO) Program.* This position has been designated Mission Essential . In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.* This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.* This position is subject to a criminal history background check.QualificationsWho May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.* 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans* Current Department of Army Civilian Employees* Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)* Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement* Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce* Executive Order (E.O.) 12721* Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan* Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act* Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473* Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)* Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer* Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible* People with Disabilities, Schedule A* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible* Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible* Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement* Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible* Reinstatement* Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998* Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.Specialized Experience required: One FULL year of specialized experience which includes experience utilizing word processing and web-based law enforcement computer programs to establish, update, query or print detailed reports, forms, and citations; conducting law enforcement duties including exercising search and apprehension authority, collecting and preserving evidence, and enforcing traffic laws. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).* All applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements within thirty (30) days after the closing date of the announcements. Current employees applying under VEOA are subject to time-in-grade restrictions like any other GS employee.You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:* Administration and Management* Communications* Criminal Law* Decision Making* Law Enforcement Information Management and AdministrationTime in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).EducationSome federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.Additional information* Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.* You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.* One year probationary period may be required.* Direct deposit of pay is required.* Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.* If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.* This is a Career Program (CP) 19 position.* Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.* Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.* Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.* Recruitment and relocations may be authorized.* 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 authorizedRead more* BenefitsHelpA 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility 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 information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.You may claim Military Spouse preference.You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.* BenefitsHelpA 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility 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 information on the specific benefits offered.* Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements.As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.1. Your resume:* Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.* Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.* For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.* For additional information see: What to include in your resume.2. Other supporting documents:* Cover Letter, optional* Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable* Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.* Time-in-grade documentation: If you are applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.* How to ApplyTo apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on01/07/2025 to receive consideration.* To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application ( Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.* After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.* You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.* It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.* Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: contact informationArmy Applicant Help DeskEmail ...@ARMY.MIL Website FS-W6B7AA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT LEAVENWORTHDO NOT MAILFort Leavenworth, KS 66027USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsIf you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.* Fair and TransparentThe 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 probationary period* Privacy Act* Reasonable accommodation policy* Selective Service* Signature and false statements* Social security number requestHelpRequired DocumentsThe documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Please review the following links to see which documents you need to provide to prove your eligibility to apply: Applicant Checklist for Internal/Merit Promotion Announcements.As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.1. Your resume:* Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.* Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.* If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.* For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.* For additional information see: What to include in your resume.2. Other supporting documents:* Cover Letter, optional* Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable* Proof of Eligibility to Apply: Your application must include the documents which prove you are eligible to apply for the vacancy. The Proof of Eligibility document describes authorities commonly used in merit promotion recruitment and what document(s) are required to prove you meet the requirements of the authority. You must meet the requirements of at least one of the authorities listed in the Who May Apply section above to receive further consideration.* Time-in-grade documentation: If you are applying for a higher grade and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-grade Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.HelpHow to ApplyTo apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on01/07/2025 to receive consideration.* To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application ( Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.* After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.* You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.* It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.* Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account ( all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: moreAgency contact informationArmy Applicant Help DeskEmail ...@ARMY.MIL Website FS-W6B7AA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT LEAVENWORTHDO NOT MAILFort Leavenworth, KS 66027USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsIf you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.Read moreFair & TransparentThe 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 probationary period* Privacy Act* Reasonable accommodation policy* Selective Service* Signature and false statements* Social security number requestPrintShare* Email* Facebook* LinkedIn* TwitterHelpOverview* Accepting applications* Open & closing dates12/20/2024 to 01/07/2025* Salary$55,143 - $71,684 per year* Pay scale & gradeGS 8* Location1 vacancy in the following location:* Fort Leavenworth, KS* Remote jobNo* Telework eligibleNo* Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.* Relocation expenses reimbursedNo* Appointment typePermanent* Work scheduleFull-time* ServiceCompetitive* Promotion potentialNone* Job family (Series)* 0083 Police* Supervisory statusNo* Security clearanceSecret* Drug testYes* Position sensitivity and riskNoncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk* Trust determination process* Suitability/Fitness* National security* Financial disclosureNo* Bargaining unit statusYes* Announcement numberMCFS245#######20R* Control number825372700This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/825372700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.