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Summary Discover a challenging and rewarding career with the Pentagon Force Protection Agency, Law Enforcement Directorate the sole agency responsible for securing and protecting the nation's most known military landmark, the Pentagon. PFPA police officers are responsible for the force protection, security, and law enforcement for the people, facilities, infrastructure, and other resources in the National Capital Region (NCR), at the Pentagon Reservation, for DoD activities, and DoD occupied facilities. Responsibilities This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. Applicants will be reviewed throughout the open period of the public notice. The first cut-off date for consideration of applicants will be December 17, 2023. Thereafter, the cut-off for applications received will be every 60 days on February 15, 2024; April 15, 2024; June 14, 2024; and August 13, 2024; until the public notice closes. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 9902(b)(2) of Title 5 U.S. Code. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Positions are located at the Pentagon (Arlington, VA) in the Pentagon Police Division; the Herbert R. Temple Jr. Army National Guard Readiness Center (Arlington, VA), and Mark Center (Alexandria, VA) in the National Capital Region Division; and Raven Rock Mountain Complex (Adams County, PA), which is part of the Pentagon Reservation and falls under the responsibility of PFPA. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Enforce local, state, and Federal laws and regulations; and enforce DoD policies and regulations relating to law enforcement and security. Physically protect designated facilities (buildings and grounds), employees, visitors, and staff from threats of crime and disruption; preserves law and order; and serves as a deterrent to crime and other violations of law, rules, and regulations. Perform protective services, security, and access control for the Pentagon and other buildings in the National Capital Region occupied by PFPA employees, government equipment, and property. Make arrests, prepare reports and testify in court. Interact with legal counsel and coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Conditions of Employment (continued) This position requires the incumbent to successfully complete a specialized law enforcement Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) course provided by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). Incumbents may be required to sign a Continuing Service Agreement (CSA) upon completion of FLETC as required by agency policy. Note: Applicants may be considered for a FLETC waiver if the candidate received Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) course completion. The employee assigned to this position is designated as a MISSION ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE. Mission essential employees may be required to report for, or remain at, work in dismissal or closure situations due to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, or other emergency situations (e.g., building closure due to power outage) causing disruptions of government operations, and are required to maintain contact with their supervisor during any dismissal or closure situation unless specifically excused by their supervisor. This position is identified as a covered position under the PFPA Civilian Mobility Program, Regulation 1400.24, effective September 28, 2015. This position requires that the candidate must sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment. PFPA may relocate covered positions and covered employees in permanent changes of duty station between PFPA duty locations in the National Capital Region; Raven Rock Mountain Complex (Adams County, Pennsylvania); Glynco, Georgia; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania or Baltimore, Maryland and potentially other locations to improve mission effectiveness or enhance individual career progression As a police officer representing PFPA, it is essential that the employee present a professional and competent image, with a clean, neatly pressed uniform or attire. Safety and effective performance require a well-groomed and tidy appearance, proper decorum and appropriate responses. This position requires the incumbent to take and pass an annual PFPA medical and physical fitness examinations; to carry and qualify with PFPA service issued firearms twice a year; to wear personal protective equipment, i.e., ballistic vest, etc.; and to pass all designated PFPA certification programs, which includes training and qualifying to deal with an "active shooter." *Recruitment Incentive: Applicants who have graduated (1) Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Uniformed Police Training Program (FLETC/UPTP), (2) U.S Army Military Police School (USAMPS), (3) Veterans Administration Civilian Police Officer Course, or (4) other 400-hour Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) accredited basic police academy may be eligible for a $20,000 recruitment incentive in accordance with regulatory requirements. The incentive requires a four-year service agreement; incentive will be paid as an initial lump-sum payment at the beginning of the service period. (NOTE: Eligibility is limited to "Newly appointed" Federal employees as defined by 5 CFR 575.102). For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each period of employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ The Police Series, 0083, has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR). You may qualify at the AD-05 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: A. At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least AD-04 or GS equivalent level that demonstrates knowledge of a body of basic or commonly used laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and operating methods and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property. Creditable specialized experience may have been gained in work on a police force, in the military, in loss prevention, or as a security officer at airports, buildings, and structures. OR B. Completion of at least four years of education above the high school level leading to a bachelor's degree in police science or a comparable degree program related to police work. Such education must be obtained from an accredited college or university. (Transcripts will be used to verify education). Comparable degrees may include but are not limited to Anthropology, Community Policing, Computer Engineering, Corrections, Criminal Law, Criminal Psychology, Cybersecurity, Emergency Management, Ethics in Criminal Justice, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Science, Homeland Security, Juvenile Justice, Psychology, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Research Methods, Security and Policy Administration, Social Work, Systems Engineering, or Sociology. OR C. A combination of specialized experience as described in letter A above and post high school education as described in letter B above that totals 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. (Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours can be credited under this response. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience). You may qualify at the AD-06 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least AD-05 or GS equivalent level that demonstrates knowledge of a body of standardized rules, methods, procedures, and operating techniques that requires considerable training and experience to perform a range of operations in preventing or resolving offenses. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized law enforcement experience in: Enforcing law and order (Federal, State, County or Local), preserving peace, and protecting life and civil rights (and property); and, Monitoring or patrolling designated area to preserve law and order; and, Performing access control and search of property to admit individuals into a controlled area. You may qualify at the AD-07 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least AD-06 or GS equivalent level , performing work that demonstrates knowledge of a body of standardized, optional, and innovative investigative procedures, techniques, and methods to detect, investigate, and resolve crimes and other incidents. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience in law enforcement experience in: Preventing, detecting and investigating criminal acts; and, Gathering facts or evidence to prepare detailed reports; and, Responding to emergency or routine calls for service from the general public. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the cut-off date(s) listed in this notice and clearly documented in your resume. Education ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the notice. PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information Salary range is subject to pay increase in 2024. Other priority consideration programs will continue under their current operating procedures. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Washington Headquarters Services uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?%20title=Alternate_Application_Information Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/ https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/ https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/ Other Special Appointment Authorities https://www.usajobs.gov/ Interchange Agreements https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/ Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. Additional vacancies may be filled by this notice.