Police Officer - Springfield, United States - US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Verified Company

Springfield, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Duties:

ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION:

Police Officers ensure compliance with Federal laws and Agency rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement, anti-terrorisM/Force protection, and security work.

They maintain law and order; protect civil rights; carry a variety of firearms including less-lethal weapons; provide assistance in emergency situations; investigate criminal activity and misconduct; and safeguard NGA personnel and assets.

NGA Police Offices are required to sign a Continued Service Agreement requiring completion of 3 years' service with the Office of Protective Services.

Officers that leave the DoD, NGA, or the IC prior to completing the 3-year period of service may be required to reimburse the Agency for tuition and travel costs associated with required training.

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Additionally:

Per the Lautenberg Amendment, applicants who have been convicted of domestic violence, or are under a restraining (protection) order for domestic violence are not eligible for employment as an NGA Police Officer.
NGA Police Officers are required to carry, and utilize firearms, in performance of their official duties in accordance with policy, directive, and law. Police Officers may be required to take their assigned firearms home.
Successful completion of an NGA accepted police academy is required in order to maintain employment.
Applicants are required to take and pass an initial Physical Ability Test (PAT) and medical physical examination conducted by the NGA Medical Unit. Also, applicants must take and pass the written entrance exam, polygraph examination, drug test, and receive a favorable security clearance adjudication before hire. Agency Police Officers are required to take an NGA administered medical exam and fitness test annually, and maintain a "pass" status while participating in random polygraph examinations and drug tests.
Applicants are required upon hire, to have a valid driver's license and must maintain a valid driver's license throughout their employment with NGA.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Security Investigation

SPECIAL INFO:
As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment standards.

U.S. Citizenship Required
Security Clearance (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information)
Polygraph Test Required
Position Subject to Drug Testing
Two Year Probationary Period
Direct Deposit Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714, on an annual basis in order to determine continued eligibility.

Failure to comply may negatively impact continued access to Top Secret information, Information Systems, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs.

Qualifications:

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:

For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required).

Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement:

Demonstrated ability or experience to interpret laws, policies, and/or instructions governing law enforcement, security, and/or force protection activities.
Demonstrated ability or experience to adapt to rapidly changing environments while maintaining a level of situational awareness.
Demonstrated ability and/or experience preparing reports/documentation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT:
Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over; Straight pulling; Pulling hand over hand; Pushing; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Use of hands; Prolonged periods of standing; Crawling; Kneeling; Repeated bending; Climbing, use of legs and arms; Both legs required; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Good near and far vision; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid permitted); Must pass a drug test; Must pass a physical exam; Ability to wear a respirator

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENT:
Working outside and inside; Working in excessive heat; Working in excessive cold; Exposure to fumes, smoke, or gases

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:
In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired:

Utilizing police communications systems, emergency equipment, less-lethal weapons and firearms.
Processing crime scenes and controlling property and evidence.
Investigating criminal incidents, traffic accidents, preparing written reports, and responding to emergency situations.
Detecting deceptive behavior and utilizing surveillance techniques.
Completion of a certified police or military academy that meets or exceeds the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP).
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