Pacific Air Forces
LEAD DETECTIVE
Department of the Air Force · Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
- Salary
- $83,853 - $104,795 per year
- Pay grade
- GS-9
- Schedule
- Full-time
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Opened
- Oct 28, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 4, 2026
- Remote
- No
- Telework eligible
- No
- Openings
- Few
- Security clearance
- Secret
- Promotion potential
- None
- Announcement
- 9M-AFPC-13102061-448042-NAB
Who may apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) · Family of overseas employees · Competitive service · Excepted service · Individuals with disabilities · Land and base management · Military spouses · Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
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Summary
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position to serve as a Lead Detective of the Investigations Branch of a security forces squadron. Serves as a senior police detective and work center leader responsible for work center flow, distribution of work, assignments and conducts investigations of crimes and complaints committed by military and civilian -
Duties
- (Continued from Summary): personnel within jurisdiction of security forces. (Duties): Serves as the work leader by planning, organizing, and coordinating the activities of three or more Police Officers. Conducts investigations of crimes and complaints covering a wide range of subjects and allegations that are not within the scope of Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), as determined by the Security Forces Squadron (SFS) and AFOSI detachment commanders and described in AFI 31-206, Security Forces Investigations Programs. Serves as liaison to, coordinates with, and assists other investigating agencies to include local, state, federal, and military on issues concerning investigations affecting the installation. Serves as the evidential and acquired property custodian for security forces.
Qualifications
(Continued from Conditions of Employment): Must pass initial formal law enforcement training school as determined by functional, a certificate from a federally recognized Law Enforcement Academy is preferred. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Incumbent will be exposed to the day-to-day dangers associated with law enforcement and security duties. This position may be designated as mission essential based on local conditions. Mission essential personnel report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and remain on duty during phased or early release. Incumbent is required to obtain first responder training/certifications required in CPR techniques, self-aid buddy care, and first aid on the job and maintain annually. This position may be designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position may be locally determined to be essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available. This position may fall under the Standard Premium Pay Provisions under Title 5 USC. 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. Will be required to carry AF Form 688, Security Forces Investigator Credentials, in the performance of official duties. High School Diploma or GED is desired. This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR), Police Series, GS-0083-09. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include knowledge includes following and executing specific rules, instructions, or procedures covering law and rules enforcement, physical and personal security operations, patrol duties, control desk duty, coordination with local courts, and/or crime prevention activities. Work performed affects acceptance of law enforcement and security programs, contributes to crime prevention programs, influences employees and visitors to cooperate with the security force, and influences military personnel, their dependents, civilian employees, and visitors to cooperate with police and security forces within the military installation. NOTE: Your resume must show supporting detail in describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time--in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within th…
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