POLICE OFFICER (MILITARY WORKING DOG)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: The incumbent is required to wear protective clothing such as coats, boots, and vests and/or chemical protective equipment, (e.g. helmet, respirator mask, directed use of personal protective equipment (PPE), etc.). Incumbent must be able to operate Security Forces vehicles and installed equipment. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.

The incumbent is subject to an annual duty position evaluation as well as recurring evaluations as a military working dog team on a pass/fail standard. The incumbent must pass a formal law enforcement training school as determined by functional; a certificate from a federally recognized Law Enforcement Academy is preferred.

The incumbent must be a graduate from an approved DoD military working dog formal training course or other federal agency-level working dog course that has been preapproved, in writing, by the career field functional manager.

The incumbent must maintain a state of MWD team readiness, proficiency and preparedness to participate in no-notice or short-notice on or off installation MWD taskings supporting civil law enforcement organizations as well as supporting the DoD and other federal agencies within and outside the CONUS. The incumbent will be exposed to the day-to-day dangers associated with law enforcement, security, military working dog handler duties and potential hazards associated with MWD training.

The incumbent is required to obtain first responder training/certifications required in CPR techniques, self-aid buddy care, first aid and MWD first aid on a recurring basis. Recurring training is required to keep the incumbent knowledgeable on the updated specialized tactics, techniques and procedures necessary for preparation and response to catastrophic events, terrorist attacks and related threats to installations.

The incumbent is required to have the ability to employ "infantry/SWAT" small unit tactics involving fire and maneuver, with rapid advancing movement between defensive positions, while wearing protective gear for extended periods of time, (e.g. employing "Active Shooter" response tactics and techniques as a member of a small team is required). The incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain a special issuance agency passport to support MWD missions outside the CONUS.

This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR), Police Series, GS-0083-08.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service which includes knowledge of standardized federal laws, regulations, methods, procedures, operating techniques, military instructions, state, and local laws to perform tasks including, but not limited to pursuing and apprehending persons fleeing a crime scene or attempting to resist arrest; identifying and arresting violators based on eyewitness accounts; performing dispatcher duties involving passing of directions and information to officers on patrol assignments; seeking, detecting, and protecting evidence and witnesses at the scene of an incident; detaining witnesses and suspects; and making arrests and performing booking procedures.; and knowledge of requirements of Military Working Dog (MWD) training, utilization and performance issues and maintains a detailed record of training and utilization of the team to include the number of checks, searches, responses and drug or explosive items found by the team in the course of performing official duties or training.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS- 07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of military working dog procedures, training requirements and operating methods required to perform the full range of military working dog handler activities required to perform the full range of police officer activities independently. 2. Knowledge of the practices, methods and techniques for functioning as a quick reaction force team member in support of integrated base defense of the operation of weapons and utilization of a military working dog. 3.

Knowledge of special operating requirements, methods, and procedures for enforcing access controls and preventing unauthorized access to areas where stringent security requirements are enforced. 4. Knowledge of the rights of detained individuals and organizational rules regarding the appropriate use of force to be used in carrying out official duties. 5.

Knowledge of the tactics, techniques, and procedures necessary for preparation and response to catastrophic events, attacks, and other related threats to the installations. 6. Ability to operate within the Incident Management System and use components of the Security Forces Management Information System. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Provides an enhanced police officer capability through the use of a Military Working Dog (MWD) to secure protection level resources, detect explosives, and suppress the use of illegal drugs and to protect the installation, personnel and resources. Performs the full range of police officer duties within the military installation. Performs the full range of installation perimeter access control duties.