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Discover a challenging and rewarding career with the Pentagon Force Protection Agency. Protecting Those Who Protect Our Nation, PFPA police officers are responsible for the force protection, security, and law enforcement for the people, facilities, infrastructure, and other resources at the Pentagon Reservation and, DoD occupied facilities in the National Capital Region and DoD occupied facilities.

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Clarification from the agency
Direct Hire Authority (DHA)
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This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation 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.

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.

Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following:

The Chief of Police is appointed by the Director, PFPA and serves as a top level official responsible for force protection, security and law enforcement issues affecting the Pentagon Reservation and facilities. Supports and implements the force protection, security, and policing objectives of the Agency Director and reports to the Executive Director of Law Enforcement.

The Chief of Police is responsible for establishing policies, professional standards and training requirements that guide the management of all PFPA police personnel including the police officers that are direct reports to other operational directorates within the Agency. Proactively implements measures to strengthen and empower the police chain of command in a way that encourages accountability at all levels across all directorates and divisions.

The Chief of Police is expected to be involved in all aspects of security and law enforcement planning at the Pentagon, Raven Rock Mountain Complex, and other DoD facilities and activities in the National Capital Region. Collaborates with other Agency directors, to ensure an integrated use of police resources, and provides senior level guidance to ensure consistent and appropriate actions of police personnel across the various operational directorates and divisions. This requires the Chief of Police to maintain an expertise in the management of security and law enforcement forces in an urbanized environment and locations more typical of a base operations protection facility.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment
U.S. Citizenship is required
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
Total salary varies depending on location of position
May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
Must be determined suitable for federal employment
Required to participate in the direct deposit program
This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret /SCI security clearance
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license from the jurisdiction where he or she resides
This position is subject to recall 24/7 and the employee is required to work shifts; days off vary
Must meet requirements of "Lautenberg Agreement" which outline rules regarding carrying of firearms
This position is 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.
Must qualify monthly, quarterly, and/or bi-annually, as applicable, with assigned weapon(s)
Must be in a constant state of physical readiness and must be capable of demonstrating maximum physical exertion without warning
Incumbent is subject to medical screening to determine if any condition impacts his/her movement, agility, flexibility, strength, dexterity, coordination, or the ability to accelerate, decelerate, and change direction; subject to vision screening
This position is identified as a covered position under the PFPA Civilian Mobility Program
Prior to exercising 10 USC 2674, the employee must have successfully completed the Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA)- accredited training initial law enforcement training
Retention in this position is contingent upon the successful completion and passing of all agency-training requirements
May be required to successfully complete a one-year supervisory probationary period
This position is not eligible for telework

Qualifications
Conditions of Employment (continued)

The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).A Special Background Investigation (SBI) is required with favorable adjudicatiion by a determining authority.
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) and potentially other locations to improve mission effectiveness or enhance individual career progression.

As a Supervisory 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.
The employee must have the capacity to perform essential functions of the position without risk to themselves or others.
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 at least 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."

This position is authorized for the Domicile-to-Duty Transporation Program

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each 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/

You may qualify at the AD-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the AD-14 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability.

1) Applying knowledge in federal, state, or local emergency management planning to include continuity of government and continuity of operations at the command level for an agency or police department; 2) Applying knowledge in developing and implementing strategic and tactical plans or operations while demonstrating the ability to think clearly and act effectively in emergency situations; 3) Knowledge/experience in leadership and management of a law enforcement agency in an environment where a high degree of political understanding and skill is required; and 4) Applying knowledge in security event planning for major, high-profile security events at the federal, state, and/or local level.

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 closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. 

Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience.