Supervisory Police Officer-Sergeant

Summary

This position is located at US Mint, Protection Department - Fort Knox Police. As a Supervisory Police Officer-Sergeant, you will be responsible for supervising the enforcement of the Federal, State and local laws relating to the protection of human life, including the preservation of the civil rights of individuals. Mint Police are also responsible for protecting United States Mint buildings, grounds, and enormous monetary values in custody, or in the process of production.

Duties

• As a Supervisory Police Officer-Sergeant, you will: Independently detail officers to posts and patrols and make day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established procedures and priorities. Enforce all operational regulations used by the United States Mint Police to include police manuals, post orders, policies, procedures, and Mint Police directives. Plan and distribute work assignments, review work in progress and revise work schedules as needed. Resolve most personnel management problems and/or grievances, promoting morale among the ranks of all police personnel. Assist in the formulation and development of personnel training needs, scheduling training based on manpower availability.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Be sure all experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title, length of time performing the duties, and the name and contact information for the supervisor. We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit. Specialized Experience: For the TR-9, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the TR-8/GS-7 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Performing work in a law enforcement environment that has provided knowledge in the areas of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order, protecting life and property, preservation of the peace, prevention, detection and investigation of crimes and the apprehension of violators. Physical Requirements: (Based on an 8-hour shift) Must wear clothing and gear weighing no more than a total of 30 pounds: Must wear equipment belt (with equipment) weighing no more than 10 lbs; Must wear a bulletproof vest weighing no more than 10 lbs; Must wear riot gear (turtle suit/red man suit/respirator/gas mask) weighing no more than 10 lbs; And be physically capable of satisfactorily performing the following requirements in the specified timeframes. Sits (up to 30% of the time) Runs (up to 30% of the time) Climbs Stairs (up to 30% of the time) Crawls (up to 30% of the time) Repetitive Arm Motion (up to 30% of the time) Stands (greater than 70% of the time) Walks (greater than 70% of the time) Power Grasps-Frequently (greater than 70% of the time) Power Pinches-Frequently (greater than 70% of the time) Types (greater than 70% of the time) Use of Foot Control (Automobile) (greater than 70% of the time) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Complete or have previously completed training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA. This position is designated as emergency essential. The incumbent must be ready and able to deploy as required in support of varied contingencies and under severe and austere conditions. The incumbent may deploy for brief periods during a contingency event. All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. O…