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: Position serves as the full Deputy for the Chief of Police on Ft. Leavenworth, KS with responsibility for apprehending and investigating suspects. Recruitment, relocation and retention incentives MAY be authorized for this position.
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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) formulating long range plans for law enforcement/police operations such as police/traffic patrols or criminal investigations and (2) identifying problem areas in law enforcement/police operations and recommending solutions to correct deficiencies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower level or equivalent position in the federal service (GS-10).
As a Supervisory Police Officer (Deputy Chief of Police), you will perform the following duties which is not an all-inclusive list:
Through subordinate supervisors, directs civilian and military law enforcement personnel.
Conduct review of investigative files for adequacy and completeness.
Schedule personnel to ensure work is balanced among subordinates and revise work schedule to meet changes in workload.
Rate and counsel employees on their performance and evaluations.
Hear and resolve complaints from personnel, effect minor disciplinary measures and identify training needs of employees.
Directly oversee the Criminal Investigations, Traffic Accident Investigations and Conservation Law Enforcement sections.
Formulate long range operating plans to meet law enforcement mission requirements.
Manage training programs within the division.