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Summary About the Position: This position is with the U.S. Army Transportation Command, 832nd U.S. Army Transportation Battalion, Police & Security Division, located at Southport, North Carolina. Responsibilities Conduct waterside security patrols of U.S. Military, non-military, and foreign ships. Apply Random Anti-terrorism Measures (RAM) and Force Protection (FP) Conditions at entry points to deter unauthorized access to installation. Apprehend criminal suspects based on investigative facts and the determination of probable cause. Intercept and board unauthorized vessels in restricted waters to determine potential criminal threats and safeguard military assets. Administer lifesaving first aid to stabilize victims during emergencies until medical personnel arrive. Investigate Intrusion Detection System (IDS) and SCIF alarms to determine probable cause and prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information. Categorize Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AAE) to ensure proper handling and protect military munitions against sabotage, espionage, theft, or damage. Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic at controlled points to ensure orderly movement and prevent accidents during peak hours or special events. Issue traffic citations and formal warnings to document violations and discourage unsafe driving behavior on the installation. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Specialized experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1. Conducting routine vehicle patrols to enforce traffic regulations; 2. Controlling installation access points to prevent unauthorized entry; 3. Responding to emergency calls to secure initial incident scenes; and/or 4. Drafting police incident reports to document official law enforcement actions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06) Experience that provided knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property. Creditable specialized 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. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06). Education Additional Information Conditions of Employment continued: Within the first 2 years, Harbor patrol members, must complete a swim assessment, Basic Maritime Officers course (BMOC), Advanced Basic Maritime Officers course, Rescue Boat Operations course, National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) courses- Basic Crew Member, Boat Search and Rescue and Tactical Operator, Boat safety course and MOT personnel qualification standard. Failure to complete the training requirements could lead to disciplinary actions. Incumbent is subject to possible civil and criminal action due to improper exercises of authority or injudicious use of force in the apprehension or detention of individuals. Positions requires heavy lifting up to 50 lbs. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. 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 Security & Intelligence Career Program position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay. 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.

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