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Job SummaryThis position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, District 1-Fort Totten Agency in Fort Totten, North Dakota. Incumbent will perform a variety of functions with directing of a law enforcement program in Indian Country. This position is also open to the public under announcement DE-26-12975069-CAWV-RH . You must apply to each announcement separately to be considered under both recruitment methods.
QualificationsEXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards ). GS-13: To qualify at the GS-13 grade level you must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level assisting with the management of a law enforcement program consisting of criminal investigators and uniformed police officers engaged in the investigation of criminal cases; collaborating with Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies on cross-jurisdictional issues related to criminal activity; and assisting in the development of annual, or multi-year work plans and schedules for the effective operation of law enforcement programs. FIREARMS REQUIREMENT: This position requires that the incumbent meet initial and continuing qualifications in the use of firearms as outlined in the Gun Control Act of 1968, amended by the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996. An applicant whose background includes any of the following will be ineligible for consideration: 1) convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year; 2) has any outstanding warrants or is a fugitive from justice; 3) unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance; 4) adjudicated as a mental defective or has been committed to a mental institution; 5) illegally or unlawfully in the United States; 6) renounced U. S. citizenship; 7) subject to a court-ordered restraining order from harassing, stalking, or threatening an intimate partner or child; or 8) convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties of this position requires moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints is required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be sufficiently intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Sufficiently good vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required to perform duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of these positions are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard too himself/herself, or others is disqualifying. NOTE: To be eligible for Secondary Law Enforcement Coverage, you must 1) move directly from a federal Primary/Rigorous position; 2) complete 3 years of service in a primary/rigorous position, and; 3) must be continuously employed in a secondary position(s) since moving from a primary/rigorous position. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.
Major DutiesFunctions as the Chief of Police for the Agency Law Enforcement program, and exercises delegated technical and supervisory responsibilities.Serve as an advisor to the Special Agent in Charge on the management of data collection and reporting and has responsibility for coordinating the development of monthly performance reports.Evaluates subordinate leaders and evaluates non-supervisory employees with input from the team leaders.Plans, organizes, coordinates and recommends policy for the criminal investigative and police program.Supervises, conducts, and coordinates with other law enforcement agencies extremely sensitive inquiries and investigations involving the BIA law enforcement personnel.Ensures all investigations are properly conducted and documented within prescribed guidelines regarding time frames, deadlines, formats, and submitted to the proper jurisdictional authorities for prosecution of further action.Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed; recommends changes in workflow to increase efficiency; and promotes team building.