Police Officer (Special Reaction Team)
Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)
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Police Officer (Military Ocean Terminal)
U.S. Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command
Department of the Army
Location
Southport, North Carolina
Salary
$50,460 - $65,599
per year
Type
Closes
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GS-6 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $37,764 - $49,094
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-5. Bachelor's degree + some experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a police officer at a military ocean terminal in Southport, North Carolina, where you'll patrol ships, protect the facility from unauthorized access, respond to emergencies, and enforce laws to keep people and property safe.
It's ideal for someone with prior experience as a police or military police officer who thrives in high-stakes security environments and is comfortable with weapons and tactical duties.
The role requires strong knowledge of law enforcement practices and the ability to handle both routine patrols and urgent situations.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience as a police officer or military police, including knowledge of laws, regulations, and enforcement techniques
- Ability to conduct security patrols, including waterside operations on ships
- Skills in protecting installations, deterring unauthorized access, and exercising search and arrest authority
- Proficiency in emergency response, including investigating calls, performing first aid, and protecting life and property
- Qualification and safe operation of assigned firearms in accordance with procedures
- Experience in traffic law enforcement patrols using specialized equipment
- Capability to serve on tactical teams, establishing perimeters to counter threats
Full Job Description
This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit & appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: This position is with the Military Surface Deployment & Distribution Command, 596th U.S.
Army Transportation Brigade, Police & Security Division, located at Southport, North Carolina.
The Department of Army Civilian Police Officer (DACP), serves at the one of two Military Ocean Terminals.
Who May Apply: US Citizens 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.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes working on a police force or as a military police officer; knowledge of laws, regulations, law enforcement operations, law enforcement practices and techniques; 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-06).
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 alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Major Duties:
- Conduct waterside security patrols of U.S. Military, non-military, and foreign ships.
- Perform protection duties to deter unauthorized access to installation.
- Exercise search and arrest authority to apprehend suspects
- Perform required lifesaving first aid in the event of an emergency.
- Respond to and investigate emergency calls.
- Protection of life and property on the installation.
- Maintain qualifications with assigned weapons.
- Operate a firearm in the performance of duty in accordance with proper procedures.
- Conduct traffic Law Enforcement patrol using specialized equipment.
- Establish an incident perimeter to defeat attackers as a member of the tactical team.
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