Location: Saint Joseph,MO, USA
Summary
THESE ARE NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITIONS.
These National Guard positions are forGS-0083-08 POLICE OFFICER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2156000 in FAC 43CP02 and are part of the MO 139th Airlift Wing.
APPOINTMENT FACTORS: These are Permanent Excepted Service positions. These are bargaining positions.
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
04/03/2024 to 04/02/2025
* Salary
$55,143 - $71,684 per year
* Pay scale & grade
GS 8
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Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
* Saint Joseph, MO
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Permanent - Excepted Service Permanent
* Work schedule
Full-time
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
8
* Job family (Series)
* 0083 Police
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Secret
* Drug test
No
* Announcement number
MO-12372615-AF-24-132
* Control number
784825500
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* The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified Missouri traditional guard members and those eligible for enlistment, appointment or transfer into the Missouri Air National Guard.
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Duties
* Performs Combat Arms Training.
* Presents repetitive courses or designated blocks of longer courses.
* Presents training material and instruction covering proper use of handguns, rifles, machine guns and other base defense/ground combat skills equipment, in accordance with approved lesson plans and course control documents.
* Makes adjustments in presentation or other instructional methods to resolve common classroom problems, to include those of student motivation and communication.
* Makes adjustments in last minute agenda schedule or student changes, student problems, equipment malfunctions, or lack of supplies.
* Uses training aids and devices in addition to those listed in the POI in a manner that enhances training outcome.
* Maintains accountability and ensures security for weapons/ammunition/explosives utilized in the course of instruction in accordance with applicable Air Force Instructions.
* Trains employees in assigned duties and responsibilities, and assigns work, establishes priorities, and ensures technical quality of work products.
* Manages and oversees the installation ground weapons training and maintenance program.
* Serves as an instructor and inspects ground weapons.
* Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the installation's ground weapons training and maintenance program, incorporating safety requirements, and maintains adherence to safety regulations.
* Promptly evaluates accidents to determine cause and ensure safety guidelines are followed and necessary precautions are taken to prevent further occurrences.
* Monitors the environment for noise hazards, health problems, and other safety hazards.
* Directs and monitors security/resources protection program and procedures.
* Monitors explosive safety and munitions movement's safety procedures.
* Oversees and assists with the maintenance and inspection of ground weapons assigned to the installation or covered by host tenant support agreements.
* Performs and enforces the full range of security forces duties within a military installation.
* Performs day-to-day duties associated with law enforcement and security.
* Detains, pursues or directs detaining person(s) who attempt to flee crime scenes, an active shooter, or other means of resisting arrest.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
* May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
* NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Air National Guard recruiter at 1-800-###-#### prior to applying for this position.
* These are Excepted Service positions that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Missouri National Guard prior to the effective date of placement.
* Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
* Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
* Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
* Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
* Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at Whiteman AFB at (660) ###-#### or at St. Joseph at (816) ###-#### for any questions concerning recoupment or termination.
* Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
* Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
* Creditable Service for Annual Leave accrual may be granted to new employees if he/she possesses superior qualifications essential to the position; and which were acquired through performance in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position.
* The duties performed in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position must directly relate to the position to which appointed and such qualifications are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal to be eligible.
* Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirement and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission.
Qualifications
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Missouri Army National Guard recruiter at 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-800-###-####) or a Missouri Air National Guard recruiter at 1-800-###-#### prior to applying for this position. Selected candidate will be required to be in a compatible military assignment prior to effective date of placement. Selected candidate must be MOS/AFSC qualified within 12 months from date of appointment.
Enlisted- AFSC 3P0X1
Supervisor must verify that selected individual occupies a compatible military position. Title 32 National Guard employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (grade inversion).
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: As a National Guard Title 32 Dual Status applicant, must possess a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade of this position.
GS-08 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least 6 months of specialized experience that demonstrates your ability to conduct formal combat arms training and maintenance activities for a Security Forces function, control and operate firing ranges; inspect, repair, and maintain ground weapons; enforce law, maintain law and order, preserve the peace, and protect life and civil rights within the jurisdiction of the military installation; and oversee the work activities of individuals assigned to a Security Forces Combat Arms function. The specialized experience must also demonstrate skill in securing crime and incident scenes; apprehending and detaining suspects; searching persons and property; and collecting, seizing, and preserving evidence; and conducting interviews of witnesses and suspects and obtains statements and testifies in official judicial proceedings; responding to disaster and relief operations and participating in contingencies. Knowledgeable in developing plans, policies, procedures, and detailed instructions to implement security force programs. Is competent and experienced in maintaining accountability and ensuring security for weapons, ammunition, and explosives utilized in the course of instruction in accordance with applicable Air Force Instructions. Experienced in implementing ground weapons training programs. Experienced in the control and safeguarding of arms, ammunition, and equipment; and, instructs ground weapons qualification training. Experienced in inspecting ground weapons, replacing unserviceable parts, and analyzing malfunctions by inspections and serviceability testing; firing weapons for accuracy and serviceability; understand how to control and operate firing ranges and associated facilities to include supervising construction and rehabilitation; providing instructions on the proper use of handguns, rifles, machine guns and other base defense/Must possess at least 6 months of specialized experience that demonstrates your ability to conduct formal combat arms training and maintenance activities for a Security Forces function, control and operate firing ranges; inspect, repair, and maintain ground weapons; enforce law, maintain law and order, preserve the peace, and protect life and civil rights within the jurisdiction of the military installation; and oversee the work activities of individuals assigned to a Security Forces Combat Arms function? The specialized experience must also demonstrate skill in securing crime and incident scenes; apprehending and detaining suspects; searching persons and property; and collecting, seizing, and preserving evidence; and conducting interviews of witnesses and suspects and obtains statements and testifies in official judicial proceedings; responding to disaster and relief operations and participating in contingencies. Knowledgeable in developing plans, policies, procedures, and detailed instructions to implement security force programs. Is competent and experienced in maintaining accountability and ensuring security for weapons, ammunition, and explosives utilized in the course of instruction in accordance with applicable Air Force Instructions. Experienced in implementing ground weapons training programs. Experienced in the control and safeguarding of arms, ammunition, and equipment; and, instructs ground weapons qualification training. Experienced in inspecting ground weapons, replacing unserviceable parts, and analyzing malfunctions by inspections and serviceability testing; firing weapons for accuracy and serviceability; understand how to control and operate firing ranges and associated facilities to include supervising construction and rehabilitation; providing instructions on the proper use of handguns, rifles, machine guns and other base defense/Must possess at least 6 months of specialized experience that demonstrates your ability to conduct formal combat arms training and maintenance activities for a Security Forces function, control and operate firing ranges; inspect, repair, and maintain ground weapons; enforce law, maintain law and order, preserve the peace, and protect life and civil rights within the jurisdiction of the military installation; and oversee the work activities of individuals assigned to a Security Forces Combat Arms function. The specialized experience must also demonstrate skill in securing crime and incident scenes; apprehending and detaining suspects; searching persons and property; and collecting, seizing, and preserving evidence; and conducting interviews of witnesses and suspects and obtains statements and testifies in official judicial proceedings; responding to disaster and relief operations and participating in contingencies. Knowledgeable in developing plans, policies, procedures, and detailed instructions to implement security force programs. Is competent and experienced in maintaining accountability and ensuring security for weapons, ammunition, and explosives utilized in the course of instruction in accordance with applicable Air Force Instructions. Experienced in implementing ground weapons training programs. Experienced in the control and safeguarding of arms, ammunition, and equipment; and, instructs ground weapons qualification training. Experienced in inspecting ground weapons, replacing unserviceable parts, and analyzing malfunctions by inspections and serviceability testing; firing weapons for accuracy and serviceability; understand how to control and operate firing ranges and associated facilities to include supervising construction and rehabilitation; providing instructions on the proper use of handguns, rifles, machine guns and other base defense/ground combat skills equipment, in accordance with approved lesson plans and course control documents.
Completion of the Security Forces (SF) Apprentice Course is mandatory. Must have been awarded an entry level Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) of 3P031.
LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT: 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 an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be reviewed monthly. Recruitment will continue through the closing date or until the position is filled.
Must currently hold or have held AFSC 3P0X1.
Education
This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
Helpful Hints for Applying:
* Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.
* Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for.
* Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience.
* Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS/AFSC held.
2. If you are using education to qualify for this position OR education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, YOU MUST submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable.
3. If if you have previous Federal Civil Service employment or are employed by another Federal Agency, please submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50. If you have never been a Federal Civil Service employee, this is not a requirement. This is also not a requirement for current Technicians employed by the Missouri National Guard.
* How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link:
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement 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.
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:
Agency contact information
Angela McCall
Phone 573-###-#### X37495 Email ...@us.af.mil
Address MO 139th Airlift Wing
705 Memorial Drive
Saint Joseph, MO 64503-9307
US
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Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
* Fair and Transparent
The 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 request
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Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
Helpful Hints for Applying:
* Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.
* Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for.
* Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience.
* Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS/AFSC held.
2. If you are using education to qualify for this position OR education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, YOU MUST submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable.
3. If if you have previous Federal Civil Service employment or are employed by another Federal Agency, please submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50. If you have never been a Federal Civil Service employee, this is not a requirement. This is also not a requirement for current Technicians employed by the Missouri National Guard.
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link:
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement 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.
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:
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Agency contact information
Angela McCall
Phone 573-###-#### X37495 Email ...@us.af.mil
Address MO 139th Airlift Wing
705 Memorial Drive
Saint Joseph, MO 64503-9307
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Read more
Fair & Transparent
The 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 request
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
04/03/2024 to 04/02/2025
* Salary
$55,143 - $71,684 per year
* Pay scale & grade
GS 8
* Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
* Saint Joseph, MO
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Permanent - Excepted Service Permanent
* Work schedule
Full-time
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
8
* Job family (Series)
* 0083 Police
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Secret
* Drug test
No
* Announcement number
MO-12372615-AF-24-132
* Control number
784825500
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/784825500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.