Detective

Full Job Description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain personnel of the DOD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position is located at the Directorate of Emergency Services(DES) Police/Provost Marshal Office, Fort Myer, VA. It is within easy driving distance of Washington, D.C.

national historical sites and parks. You can find shopping, schools, and churches in the area.

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 which includes: 1) Conducting investigations into alleged or suspected violations of criminal laws and military regulations in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and/or policies; 2) Collecting and preserving evidence at investigation scenes and 3) Coordinating investigations between offices for case completion.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-8).

In order to attend Investigative training, applicants must have one year of military police or civilian police experience.

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-08).

Major Duties:

• Enforce laws, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and Army Regulations to protect life and property.
• Conduct investigations of certain felonies and all non-felony matters involving crimes against property or crimes against civilians, military and their dependents.
• Collect evidence for use in investigations.
• Conducts interviews to gather information or identify suspects.
• Execute arrest and apprehension procedures.