Supervisory Police Officer (Sergeant)

Full Job Description

Division of Police ensures the safety and security of employees, visitors, patients, and contractors, as well as the protection of NIH's research and knowledge assets through administering, enforcing, and coordinating a comprehensive full-service security, police protection, and law enforcement program for the health care, research, administration, and support facilities and personnel at the NIH campus and off-campus facilities.

You qualify at the GS-09 level, if you meet the following qualification requirement: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-08 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1) conducting investigations of criminal acts and other offenses; 2) responding to calls or alarms involving crimes in progress, threats, or suspicious activities; investigating, apprehending, and detaining persons suspected of criminal law offenses; 3) preparing incident and criminal reports, testimony, and evidence; and 4) managing and supervising, a civilian police force.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire.

Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time.

Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy.

Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time.

Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12908172 Major Duties:

If selected for this position as a GS-0083-09 Supervisor Police Officer (Sergeant) your duties may include, but are not limited to the following: The incumbent provides supervision and direction to assigned subordinate police officers within the Division of Police.

Responsibility for investigation, apprehension, and detention of persons suspected of offenses against all applicable criminal laws of the United States.

Provides leadership and supervision to police officers and lead police officers. Supervises and leads others in investigating complaints brought by a variety of persons.

Responds to alarms and calls involving crimes in progress and provides command supervision and leadership to staff on the scene and others in questioning individuals to determine the extent of the emergency.

Acts promptly, decisively, and judiciously to analyze facts and take corrective actions that may involve decisions to make arrests or issue citations. Executes search and arrest warrants.

Manages crime scenes and accident scenes. Administers first aid to the injured as required. Executes all incident and criminal reports in the appropriate format.

Assumes incident command and coordinates emergency response to critical incidents. Qualifies and maintains proficiency with assigned duty weapons.

Performs a wide range of technical and administrative functions representing the senior management of the Division. Acts in place of the Lieutenant in their absence.

Uses effective communication techniques to assist employees and the public.