Summary

About the Position: The incumbent will serve as the Deputy Chief of Police who is responsible for law enforcement operations with supervision of law enforcement patrols that function 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Duties

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• Oversee and direct work of the Police Division.
• Specifically responsible for ensuring accuracy and compliance with existing policies and procedures regarding police operations and administration.
• Perform duties as the senior on duty supervisory DA Police Law Enforcement Officer within the Division, assist and guide the activities of subordinates engaged in law enforcement work.
• Direct the activities of 50-60 civilians and contract support personnel to include monitoring progress of major projects.
• Make decisions on project priorities to meet changing requirements
• Identify problem areas and makes necessary changes in policies and procedures to correct deficiencies and to meet short and long range objectives.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Subject to random urinalysis testing in accordance with AR 190-56.
• Maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Position is designated as a "Key Position" in accordance with AR 690-8.
• Required to pass the Physical Ability Test (PAT) within 90 days of being hired and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

Who 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.

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: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level which includes: Planning, directing, and reviewing the activities of police officers; assigning work to subordinate police officers; observing and evaluating the work performance of police officers; Participating in investigations; utilizing basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and/or techniques involved for maintaining order and protecting life and property.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

Some 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 aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Time 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-09).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• 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(n) 19 Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• 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/or Relocation incentives MAY be authorized.
• Pending eligibility, Student Loan Repayment Assistance MAY be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service MAY be authorized.
• Superior Qualifications MAY be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate MAY be authorized.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A 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.

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