Job summary

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.

Major duties

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, 2024. Thereafter, the cut-off for applications received will be every 60 days on February 14, 2025; April 15, 2025; June 13, 2025; and August 12 2025; 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.

Qualification

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 other 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 Justice, Criminal Psychology, Criminal Law, Criminology, 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

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) 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 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." *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 for recruitment incentive is limited to "Newly appointed" Federal employees as defined by 5 CFR 575.102). *Relocation Incentive: Applicants who are current Federal employees, have graduated one of the above training programs, and are willing to relocate to the National Capital Region may be eligible for a $20,000 relocation incentive. 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 for relocation incentive is limited to an employee of the Federal Government immediately before the relocation (See 5 CFR 575.205(a)). In addition to establishing a residence in the new geographic location before the payment of a relocation incentive, an employee must maintain a residence in the new geographic location for the duration of the service agreement. 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 announcement. 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

Evaluations

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resumes and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed in this announcement. Note: Under this DHA, veteran's preference does not apply. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Arrest/Apprehension Criminal Investigation Criminal Law Critical Incident Response Job Compatibility Assessment Public Safety and Security Vehicle Operation Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. ARE YOU A DISABLED VETERAN or CLAIMING 10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE?1. Disabled veterans, veterans, widows, spouses or the mother of a veteran, who are eligible for 10-point veterans' preference, you must provide legible copies of the following: Applicable supporting documents as noted on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/ng-paths/veterans/ ARE YOU A CURRENT OR FORMER POLITICAL SCHEDULE A, SCHEDULE C, NON-CAREER SES OR PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEE EMPLOYEE? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: . Position title; . Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); . Agency; and, . Beginning and ending dates of appointment.