- Position Title
- POLICE OFFICER
- Agency
- Pentagon Force Protection Agency
- Announcement Number
- ST-11018546-21-ST Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, March 24, 2021 to Monday, March 29, 2021
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current employee of the hiring agency who meets one of the categories listed below?
Civilian Employee Serving on a Permanent Competitive Service Appointment. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (block 24 if your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1").
Civilian Employees Serving on a Permanent Excepted Service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current WHS-serviced Excepted Service VRA appointment (Block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2").
Civilian Employees Serving on a Temporary or TERM Appointment. This category ONLY includes those who have a personal career or career-conditional status, earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s, (1) an SF-50 showing career or career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be "1").
NOTE: If you are serviced by WHS you are not required to submit an SF-50.
Civilian Employee Serving on a Permanent Competitive Service Appointment. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (block 24 if your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1").
Civilian Employees Serving on a Permanent Excepted Service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current WHS-serviced Excepted Service VRA appointment (Block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "2").
Civilian Employees Serving on a Temporary or TERM Appointment. This category ONLY includes those who have a personal career or career-conditional status, earned with prior employment in the Competitive Service. If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit two SF-50s, (1) an SF-50 showing career or career-conditional employment in the Competitive Service (block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be "1").
NOTE: If you are serviced by WHS you are not required to submit an SF-50.
3.
- Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
-
- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and,
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
4.
You are eligible for this hiring category if you are a spouse of a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty who has permanent change of station (PCS) orders (not for training).
Documents required to be submitted with Application for Military Spouse Preference Eligible:
(NOTE: DoD agencies may require additional documentation. Please refer to the announcement to ensure that all required documentation is submitted with your application. It is highly recommended that you save all these documents to your USAJOBS account in order to facilitate applying to multiple positions.)
Military Spouses with prior Federal work experience:
- Limited to the geographic area as specified in the PCS orders. This includes the surrounding area which people reasonably can be expected to travel daily to and from work.
- Must relocate with the service member to be eligible.
- Must be currently located in the commuting area to be authorized preference.
Documents required to be submitted with Application for Military Spouse Preference Eligible:
(NOTE: DoD agencies may require additional documentation. Please refer to the announcement to ensure that all required documentation is submitted with your application. It is highly recommended that you save all these documents to your USAJOBS account in order to facilitate applying to multiple positions.)
Military Spouses with prior Federal work experience:
- Narrative resume
- PCS orders
- Marriage certificate or license
- SF-50s, if applicable (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.)
- Documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months), if applicable
- Signed self-certification checklist
- Veteran's preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA letter, Statement of Service), if applicable
- Transcripts, if applicable
- Narrative resume
- PCS orders
- Marriage certificate or license
- Signed self-certification checklist
- Veterans' preference documentation (e.g. DD 214, VA letter, Statement of Service), if applicable
- Transcripts, if applicable
5.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/
6.
Are you eligible under this authority for appointment?
• Current or former Land Management Agency employee (i.e. the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture; the Bureau of Land Management of the Department of the Interior; the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior; the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior; the Bureau of Indian Affairs of the Department of the Interior; or the Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of the Interior); and
• Who currently are or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies.
Current land management agency appointees:
must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointment,
must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years, and
must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Former land management agency employees:
must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointment,
must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a total period of more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years,
must have performed at an acceptable level throughout the service period(s),
must apply for a position covered by these provisions within 2 years after their most recent date of separation, and
must have been separated, with respect to their most recent separation, for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable proof of your appointment eligibility by submitting a copy of your most recent SF-50 (block 24 must be a "0" or "3" AND block 34 must be a"1"), Notification of Personnel Action, documenting your Land Management eligibility for a competitive service appointment AND performance rating showing you have performed at an acceptable level.
• Current or former Land Management Agency employee (i.e. the Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture; the Bureau of Land Management of the Department of the Interior; the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior; the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior; the Bureau of Indian Affairs of the Department of the Interior; or the Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of the Interior); and
• Who currently are or formerly were under time-limited competitive appointments at certain land management agencies.
Current land management agency appointees:
must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointment,
must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years, and
must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Former land management agency employees:
must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to the time-limited appointment,
must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a total period of more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years,
must have performed at an acceptable level throughout the service period(s),
must apply for a position covered by these provisions within 2 years after their most recent date of separation, and
must have been separated, with respect to their most recent separation, for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit acceptable proof of your appointment eligibility by submitting a copy of your most recent SF-50 (block 24 must be a "0" or "3" AND block 34 must be a"1"), Notification of Personnel Action, documenting your Land Management eligibility for a competitive service appointment AND performance rating showing you have performed at an acceptable level.
7.
The Washington Headquarters Service (WHS) is currently operating under an approved reengineered Priority Placement Program (PPP) pilot for all positions in its serviced workforce. This pilot is application based and current PPP registrants who are registered for activity codes 293A and 295A are required to apply to the job announcement via USAJobs in order to exercise their priority placement status. This pilot permits priority candidates to be assessed with other competitive applicants. Anyone claiming priority status must provide a copy of their PPP registration and supporting documentation (e.g. RIF notice, Certification of Expected Separation) at the time of application to verify priority placement and eligibility. Are you claiming priority consideration under the WHS, PPP Pilot?
8.
Are you a veteran whose discharge was under honorable conditions and you AND:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
• a preference eligible veteran
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If currently on active duty and within 120 days of separation, in lieu of a DD-214, submit certification from your military personnel office verifying retirement/separation date and type/character of discharge.
Note: Current or former Federal employees (i.e., an individual who within the previous 52 weeks held a GS position under nontemporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch) applying under VEOA eligibility will be subject to time-in- grade restrictions IAW 5 CFR 300.604 and if applying to advance to a GS position in the competitive service.
For more information, review https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
• a preference eligible veteran
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. If currently on active duty and within 120 days of separation, in lieu of a DD-214, submit certification from your military personnel office verifying retirement/separation date and type/character of discharge.
Note: Current or former Federal employees (i.e., an individual who within the previous 52 weeks held a GS position under nontemporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch) applying under VEOA eligibility will be subject to time-in- grade restrictions IAW 5 CFR 300.604 and if applying to advance to a GS position in the competitive service.
For more information, review https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the Police Officer position, AD-0083-6/7, with the Pentagon Force Protection Agency.
1.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Police Officer, at the AD-6 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Police Officer, at the AD-6 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector
2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Police Officer, at the AD-7 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Police Officer, at the AD-7 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
This position has Conditions of Employment that must be obtained prior to your start date and maintained for the duration of this employment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. Are you willing to meet the security clearance requirements?
4.
This position requires you to pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter. Are you willing to meet the drug testing requirements?
5.
This position requires you to possess and maintain a valid driver license from the jurisdiction where you reside. Do you possess a valid driver license which has not been revoked or suspended in the past three (3) years?
6.
Employee must meet requirements of "Lautenberg Agreement" which outline rules regarding carrying of firearms. Are you willing to meet this condition of employment
7.
Employee must qualify monthly, quarterly, and/or bi-annually, as applicable, with assigned weapon(s). Are you willing to meet this Condition of Employment?
8.
This position is designated as EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES. Emergency employees are expected to report for, or remain at, work in dismissal or closure situations due to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, or other emergency situations (e.g., building closure due to power outage) causing disruptions of government operations, unless otherwise directed by their supervisor. Are you willing to meet this condition of employment?
9.
This position is subject to recall 24/7 and the employee is required to work shifts; days off vary. Are you willing to meet the work schedule requirements?
10.
This position requires that the employee must be in a constant state of physical readiness and must be capable of demonstrating maximum physical exertion without warning. Any hesitancy, reluctance, or inability to fully engage in a critical situation that requires full-unrestricted physical capabilities could have tragic, if not fatal, consequences. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
11.
This position requires the employee to wear personal protective equipment, i.e., ballistic vest, etc.; and to pass all designated PFPA certification programs. This includes being trained and then qualifying in how to deal with an "active shooter". He or she must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of the position without risk to themselves or others. Are you willing to meet this condition of employment.
12.
Are you willing to undergo a comprehensive background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, conviction of misdemeanor crime of domestic violence?
13.
Applicant will be subject to a vision screening to determine whether his/her vision is 20/20 or correctable to 20/20 in both eyes. Are you willing to undergo a vision screening?
14.
This position requires successfully completion of the Physical Ability Test (PAT). Are you willing to successfully take and meet the PAT requirements?
15.
Applicant will be subject to medical screening to determine if any condition impacts his/her movement, agility, flexibility, strength, dexterity, coordination, or the ability to accelerate, decelerate, and change direction efficiently. Are you willing to undergo a medical screening?
16.
It is required that the canine reside with the officer. Any required approval from the Homeowners' Association Lease Management Office or Landlord must be obtained before taking responsibility for the canine including permission for a sign "Warning Police Canine." Are you willing to meet this Condition of Employment?
17.
Retention in this position requires passing the agencies Basic Explosive Dog Handlers Course (EDD/PBIED). Are you willing to meet this Condition of Employment?
18.
Police Officers assigned to 'Special Units" may be eligible for an additional 6% supplement (Special Unit Pay) upon successful completion of required training. Are you willing to meet this condition of employment?
19.
Retention in this position is contingent upon meeting PFPA medical standards and performing duties required by the K-9 Special Unit. Upon movement out of a Special Unit position to a Non-Special Unit position, employee is no longer authorized the additional 6% supplement (Special Unit Pay). Are you willing to meet this condition of employment?
20.
This position is authorized for the Domicile-to-Duty Transportation Program. Domicile-to-duty mileage is limited to operators living within 50 driving miles, one way, of their duty location. Are you willing to meet this condition of employment?
21.
Retention in this position is contingent upon the successful completion and passing of all agency-training requirements. Are you willing to meet this condition of employment?
22.
As a police officer representing PFPA, it is essential that the employee present a professional and competent image, with a clean, neatly pressed uniform or attire. Safety and effective performance requires a well-groomed and tidy appearance, proper decorum and appropriate responses. Are you willing to meet this condition of employment?
23.
This position is identified as a covered position under the PFPA Civilian Mobility Program, Regulation 1400.24, effective September 28, 2015. This position requires that the candidate must sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment. PFPA may relocate covered positions and covered employees in permanent changes of duty station between PFPA duty locations in the National Capital Region; Raven Rock Mountain Complex (Adams County, Pennsylvania); Glynco, Georgia; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania or Baltimore, Maryland and potentially other locations to improve mission effectiveness or enhance individual career progression. Are you willing to sign a Mobility Agreeement?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Restricts entry to unauthorized personnel and vehicles to ensure compliance with agency regulations, and federal/state laws.
25.
Operates entry control point and equipment to prevent unauthorized personnel from gaining access to controlled installations
26.
Identifies unauthorized or fraudulent permits and identification to ensure individuals requesting access have the proper identification credentials before entering
27.
Prevents removal of classified documents by unauthorized personnel in order to protect National Security
28.
Arrests and Detains suspects in accordance with federal, state and local laws and codes
29.
Responds to calls for service where the rapid control of an incident is critical to determine action required.
30.
Enforces Federal State and Local laws as it pertains to protection and criminal policies and procedures.
31.
Employs appropriate levels of force to arrest or detain a suspect
32.
Uses automated systems to process criminal suspects while adhering to regulatory policies and procedures
33.
Conducts preliminary investigations to gather evidence and discovery data
34.
Uses agency procedures to process crime scenes and collect evidence
35.
Utilizes and Follows Federal State and Local Laws to serve and protect employees and federally owned and leased facilities
36.
Maintains Evidentiary Chain of Custody for processing of criminal charges
37.
Manages information in regards to the prosecution of a crime or violation to determine warranted action
38.
Testifies in court cases to serve as a witness on behalf of the organization as required.
39.
Uses the Incident Command System when responding to critical incidents
40.
Maintains order and facilitates evacuations in a safe and efficient manner
41.
Responds to suspicious activities to eliminate any Active Threats.
42.
Conducts vehicle inspections to verify that all required equipment is accounted for and functional
43.
Uses emergency equipment (strobes/sirens) for rapid response as required
44.
Operates vehicles in hazardous and stressful conditions to respond to emergency situations
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
45.
INTEGRITY CERTIFICATION:
Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume. Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?
Your ratings in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents you submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning; 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume. Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?