- Position Title
- POLICE OFFICER
- Agency
- Pentagon Force Protection Agency
- Announcement Number
- DE-11638427-22-ER Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, November 1, 2022 to Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
- 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:
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- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and,
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
3.
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?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) 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-0083-05/06/07 (Full Promotion Potential AD-0083-07), with the Pentagon Force Protection Agency.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To qualify for a Police Officer AD-0083-05 your qualifications must include specialized experience, education, or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Please review the requirements below:
To qualify for a Police Officer AD-0083-05 your qualifications must include specialized experience, education, or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Please review the requirements below:
2.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To qualify for a Police Officer AD-0083-06 your qualifications must include specialized experience. Please review the requirements below:
To qualify for a Police Officer AD-0083-06 your qualifications must include specialized experience. Please review the requirements below:
3.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To qualify for a Police Officer AD-0083-07 your qualifications must include specialized experience. Please review the requirements below:
To qualify for a Police Officer AD-0083-07 your qualifications must include specialized experience. Please review the requirements below:
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).
4.
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance? Are you willing to meet the security clearance requirements?
5.
This position requires you to possess a valid driver license which has not been revoked or suspended during the past three (3) years. Do you possess a valid driver license which has not been revoked or suspended in the past three (3) years?
6.
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?
7.
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?
8.
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?
9.
Employee must meet requirements of "Lautenberg Agreement" which outline rules regarding carrying of firearms. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g)(9)). Are you willing to meet this requirement?
10.
The employee must qualify monthly, quarterly, and/or bi-annually, as applicable, with assigned weapon(s). Are you willing to meet this Condition of Employment?
11.
This position requires you to successfully complete a specialized law enforcement training provided by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). Are you willing to successfully take and meet the law enforcement training requirements?
12.
This position requires you to pass the Physical Ability Test (PAT). Are you willing to successfully take and meet the PAT requirements?
13.
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?
14.
This position requires you to be designated as an Emergency Employee. 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, and are required to maintain contact with their supervisor during any dismissal or closure situation unless specifically excused by their supervisor. Are you willing to meet the Emergency Employee requirement?
15.
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 Agreement?
16.
This position requires you to take and pass an annual PFPA medical exam and physical ability test (PAT); to carry and qualify with PFPA service issued firearms twice a year; to wear personal protective equipment, i.e., ballistic vest, etc.; and to pass all designated PFPA certification programs. Are you willing to meet this requirement?
In this part you will respond to questions about your experience as it relates to the position for which you are applying. Carefully review the level descriptions (A to E) listed below. For each task question, choose the level description that best describes your experience and/or training. Your responses must be fully supported within the text of your resume. Failure to properly identify your experience may result in the lowering of your overall score and/or your disqualification for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Enforces Federal State and Local laws as it pertains to protection and criminal policies and procedures.
18.
Employs appropriate levels of force to arrest or detain a suspect.
19.
Uses law enforcement automated systems to process criminal suspects while adhering to regulatory policies and procedures.
20.
Restricts entry to unauthorized personnel and vehicles to ensure compliance with agency regulations, and federal/state laws.
21.
Operates entry control point and equipment to prevent unauthorized personnel from gaining access to controlled installations.
22.
Identifies unauthorized or fraudulent permits and identification to ensure individuals requesting access have the proper identification credentials before entering.
23.
Prevents removal of classified documents by unauthorized personnel in order to protect National Security.
24.
Responds to calls for service where the rapid control of an incident is critical to effectively mitigate criminal activity and threats.
25.
Arrests and Detains suspects in accordance with federal, state and local laws and codes.
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Utilizes and Follows Federal State and Local Laws to serve and protect employees and federally owned and leased facilities.
27.
Maintains Evidentiary Chain of Custody for processing of criminal charges.
28.
Manages information in regards to the prosecution of a crime or violation to determine warranted action.
29.
Conducts preliminary investigations to gather evidence and discovery data.
30.
Uses agency procedures to process crime scenes and collect evidence.
31.
Testifies in court cases to serve as a witness on behalf of the government as required.
32.
Responds to suspicious activities to eliminate any Active Threats.
33.
Uses the Incident Command System when responding to critical incidents.
34.
Maintains order and facilitates evacuations in a safe and efficient manner.
35.
Conducts vehicle inspections to verify that all required equipment is accounted for and functional.
36.
Uses emergency equipment (strobes/sirens) for rapid response as required.
37.
Operate vehicles in hazardous and stressful conditions to respond to emergency situations.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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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?
Assessment 2
READ CAREFULLY The questions on this test are designed to measure your ability to successfully perform the work of a Police Officer or Criminal Investigator at the U.S. Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA). Please note that you may be asked to provide evidence or to provide documentation to support your responses. Please select the one most appropriate response to the following questions. Do not omit questions or give more than one answer per question. Some of the questions ask you to describe your experiences in school and work. Other questions ask you to describe yourself as others see you. Please note that on these questions a response of "I do not know" means that you would expect the other person not to know or to have no basis for making a judgment if asked to describe you. In the following questions, the term peer refers to co-workers, classmates, or other close associates. You will have 45 minutes to complete this test. The contents of the assessment should not be discussed with any other individuals. Failure to adhere to these guidelines will result in your dismissal from testing and you will not be allowed to continue further in the selection process.
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My peers would say that I am able to communicate ideas:
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My peers would describe me as a person who says what is on my mind:
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My previous supervisors (or teachers if not previously employed) would most likely describe my oral communication skills as:
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I enjoy working in situations where I have to win over the feelings of other people.
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People who know me well would say that I am a person who readily uses force in dealing with a difficult situation.
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My peers would describe me as someone who is willing to meet others "halfway":
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People who complain about tough work situations make it harder on others.
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I usually enjoy participating in team events outside of my core work tasks (for example, sports or community service groups).
9.
In previous work or education settings, I have preferred to work on tasks independently.
10.
My peers would probably describe me as:
11.
I will go out of my way to assist a coworker or peer who has fallen behind or needs help with a task or assignment:
12.
People who know me well would say that I think carefully about how others might react to what I say before I say it.
13.
In terms of punctuality, my peers would probably say that I usually arrive:
14.
When crunched for time it's acceptable to cut a few corners:
15.
People who know me would say that it really bothers me when things are not done according to the books.
16.
My past supervisors would say that I attend to small details that others may overlook.
17.
Rate yourself on willingness to perform the same task over and over:
18.
I've had quite a bit of experience in situations where even small errors or omissions (e.g., misreading a number or misquoting a witness) could have serious consequences.
19.
When other people stop following a trivial rule, it means that the rule should be eliminated.
20.
My previous supervisors (or teachers if not previously employed) would most likely describe me as taking on more than I can handle:
21.
If an employee disobeys an organizational rule, the employee should be disciplined to the full extent allowable.
22.
I prefer to follow the same routine each day.
23.
People who know me would say that to solve a problem, I like to take direct action.
24.
My peers would describe me as someone who can work all day without tiring:
25.
I usually prefer not to make important decisions without the advice of others.
26.
People who know me well would say that I stop to think things over before I act.
27.
My peers would describe me as someone they can rely on to take charge and make quick decisions:
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My peers would probably describe me as being:
29.
Compared to my peers, I find myself leading others:
30.
I usually volunteer to take on new tasks or assignments.
31.
People who know me would say that I never worry about how I would react if I found myself in danger.
32.
Others would say that I am effective in taking different roles in different situations (e.g., being a leader in some situations and a follower in others).
33.
My most recent supervisors would say that I am good at adapting to new situations at work.
34.
My peers would probably describe me as a person who:
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My previous supervisors (or teachers if not previously employed) would most likely describe my self control as:
36.
My actions are governed more by emotions than by reason.
37.
People who know me would say that I'm not bothered by things that come up at work.
38.
I think encountering unexpected responsibilities at work makes a job much more interesting and exciting.
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My peers would say they can rely on me for guidance and advice, even when I am under stress.
40.
People who know me would say that I do not "lose my cool" when someone else challenges my judgment.
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I take risks:
42.
My general approach is to plan for every contingency, so that nothing is left to chance.