Police Officer

Summary About the Position:The Watervliet Arsenal is an Army owned & operated manufacturing center located in NY. It is the oldest, continuously active arsenal in the United States having begun operations in 1813. Today it is relied upon by U.S. and foreign militaries to produce the most advanced, high-powered weaponry for cannon, howitzer, and mortar systems. The Arsenal is the only location in the DoD that has a weapons research facility (Benét Labs) collocated with a manufacturing facility. Duties Conduct traffic law enforcement patrol using specialized equipment such as radar, traffic classifier, and breathalyzer. Perform access control and patrol duties to detect and prevent theft, damage, accident, trespass, sabotage and espionage and to enforce the security regulations of the installation. Serve as a Patrol/Dispatch Officer in dispatching various patrol activities. Respond immediately/conduct preliminary investigations relating to felonies, misdemeanors, and other criminal acts such as grand larceny, rape, sabotage, espionage, armed robbery, attempted murder/murder, assaults, complaints of domestic disputes. Maintain firearm, uniform, and other issued equipment in good working order and condition. Incumbent must be proficient and qualify semiannually with issued service weapons. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Pre-employment physical agility test and annual physical agility test thereafter. Incumbent will be subject to the requirements of the Individual Reliability Program (IRP). Required to qualify with assigned weapons and to familiarize with special weapons commensurate with the duties assigned. Due to the nature of this position, employees may be required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime. Incumbent must work rotating shifts and other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and overtime. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Subject to the Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Candidates with convictions of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position. Requires the incumbent to wear a police officer uniform and to use protective clothing or gear. Requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid New York State driver's license. Requires the incumbent to be subject to less than lethal weapons (pepper spray certification). Academy and complete the Field Training Officer (FTO) within one year of hire, depending on course availability and/or funding. Must complete initial and annual Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and first aid within one year of hire depending on course availability and/or funding. Must be able to lift, move, and carry persons. Official Temporary Duty (TDY) travel less than 10 percent of the time may be required. Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/. Qualifications POSITION IS ANNOUNCED AS A STANDING REGISTER (OPEN CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT): First cutoff date to evaluate candidates will be December 1, 2025. Application packages received after this date will be evaluated bi-weekly or upon request of management. Application packages must be complete at the time referral certificates are issued. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Note: Each grade has different qualifications, which must be met in order to be considered for that grade. Specialized Experience: For the GS-06 Level: One year of specialized experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled such as: (1) Preventing, detecting and/or investigating crimes; responding to citizens in emergency/non-emergency situations (2)Protecting property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass and (3)Maintain order and/or protect life. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-05. For the GS-07 Level: One year of specialized experience which includes:(1) Preventing, detecting and/or investigating of crimes. (2) Protect property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass. (3) Perform access control and patrol duties to detect and prevent theft, damage, accident, trespass, sabotage and espionage and to enforce the security regulations of the installation. (4) obtain order and/or protecting life. Maintains records and prepare reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level position in the federal service (GS-06) In addition to the qualification above, to qualify for/progress to the GS-7 level you will need the following certifications: Successful completion of the US Army Civilian Police Academy and Field Officer Training Program. NOTE: All certifications must be submitted with application. Education 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. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Career Field 19 position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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