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Air Force Materiel Command
Department of the Air Force
Base salary range: $46,479 - $60,424
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-7. Graduate study or significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job is for a lead police officer in the Air Force who supervises a team to enforce laws, keep order, and protect people and property on a military base in California.
It involves planning daily operations, managing staff, and handling security tasks like entry checks and emergency responses.
A good fit would be someone with strong law enforcement experience, leadership skills, and the ability to stay calm in high-pressure situations.
Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for more information.
The primary purpose of this position serves as a first-level supervisor and/or Flight/Section Chief within a Security Forces (SF) Squadron, leading non-supervisory employees and military members.
The role involves planning, directing, and organizing efforts to enforce laws, maintain order, and protect life/civil rights within the designated federal jurisdiction.
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Police Series 0083 located here.
Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes federal service which includes knowledge of a body of laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property.
Experience may have been gained in work on a police force; through service as a military police officer; in work providing visitor protection and law enforcement in parks, forests, or other natural resource or recreational environments; in performing criminal investigative duties; or in other work that provided the required knowledge and skills.
Ideal Candidate Statement The ideal candidate is a highly experienced and knowledgeable professional with a comprehensive understanding of law enforcement, security, and force protection principles within Air Force, Federal, and DoD frameworks.
They possess a strong foundation in safety, security, and EEO regulations, coupled with in-depth knowledge of police officer procedures and operating methods encompassing protection level resources, installation entry control, armed response, and dispatch.
Furthermore, they demonstrate proficiency in operating Incident Management Systems and Security Forces Management Information Systems.
The ideal candidate has a proven track record of effective leadership, exhibiting the ability to manage and motivate a diverse team, delegate tasks, provide constructive feedback, and foster a collaborative work environment.
Their operational expertise extends to overseeing operations, managing resources, and coordinating tasks efficiently to meet deadlines, while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and security standards.
Strong analytical skills are essential to effectively assess complex situations, identify potential issues, and implement innovative solutions. Security Forces experience is highly desired.
Department of Defense Peace Officer Standards and Training (DoD P.O.ST.) certified desired.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of applicable law enforcement and security AF, Federal and DoD rules, regulations, instructions, practices, principles and procedures including force protection, integrated base defense, anti-terrorism and physical security.
Knowledge of safety, security, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures Knowledge of police officer procedures and operating methods to perform the full range of police officer activities independently to include protection level resources, installation entry control, armed response and dispatch Ability to operate the Incident Management System and the Security Forces Management Information System (SFMIS).
Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities Other significant facts pertaining to this position are: Incumbent will be exposed to the day-to-day dangers associated with law enforcement and security duties.
Incumbent is required to obtain first responder training/certifications in CPR techniques, self-aid buddy care, and first aid on the job and maintain annually.
Recurring training is required to keep the incumbent knowledgeable on the updated specialized tactics, techniques and procedures necessary for preparation and response to catastrophic events, terrorist attacks and related threats to installations.
Ability to employ 'infantry/SWAT' small unit tactics involving fire and maneuver, with rapid advancing movement between defensive positions, while wearing protective gear for extended periods of time, (e.g.
Employing "Active Shooter" response tactics and techniques as a member of a small team is required).
This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station. Must obtain and maintain a government travel card.
Must successfully complete the Air Force Civilian Police Supervisor's Course, or approved equivalent.
Must earn qualification and/or certification, or have previous certification/qualification to operate and perform the following: Flight Armorer, Active Vehicle Barrier, National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Web EOC, GEO Base, Emergency Management Systems, Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS), Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST), Security Forces Management Information System (SFMIS), Explosive Detection Device (EDD), Defense Data Exchange (DDEX), authoritative databases, Small Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS), electronic booking stations, speed measurement devices, non-lethal weapons (e.g.
neuromuscular incapacitating device (NMID), baton, etc.) and other duties as assigned. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:
Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of a Security Forces Flight/Section, ensuring that personnel comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Performs and enforces the full spectrum of Police Officer duties within the assigned federal jurisdiction.
Performs the full range of installation perimeter access control duties. Performs the full range of duties for defending Protection Level Resources.
Perform emergency response and incident command and control.
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