Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Scott AFB, Illinois
Salary Range: $58470 - $76016 Per Year
Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose is to serve as a first-level supervisor, responsible for overseeing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees stationed at the Pass and Registration/Dixon Visitor Center. The primary objective is to enforce laws, maintain order, preserve peace, and safeguard life and civil rights within the jurisdiction of -
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Qualifications: (Continued from Conditions of Employment): Subject to an annual duty position evaluation on a pass/fail standard. Successful completion of the initial formal law enforcement training school is required, as determined by the functional unit. A certificate from a federally recognized Law Enforcement Academy is preferred. Responsibilities associated with this position may necessitate occasional shift work, requiring the employee to operate beyond standard duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and potential overtime. Mandatory for the incumbent is the obtainment and maintenance of first responder training/certifications, including CPR techniques, self-aid buddy care, and first aid, with a requirement for annual renewal. The incumbent must possess the ability to obtain and sustain access to criminal information systems as an integral part of the job requirements. The work involves regular and recurring physical exertion, including running in pursuits or emergency responses, extended periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, crawling, and similar activities. Such exertions are part of responding to alarms and walking foot patrols in and around buildings. Common physical characteristics and abilities, dexterity, and strength to pursue and detain uncooperative suspects are essential. Additionally, the position requires the ability to employ "infantry" small unit tactics, involving fire and maneuver with rapid advancing movement between defensive positions while wearing protective gear for extended periods. The incumbent should also be capable of employing "Active Shooter" response tactics as a member of a small team. Adherence to uniform and applicable dress and appearance standards is a fundamental requirement for this position. 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, 0083. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level for Current and Prior Federal employees in the Federal service, or one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service for External applicants. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of base agencies, including emergency services, intelligence units, and public affairs offices, to enhance security and respond effectively to incidents. Creditable specialized experience may have been gained in work on a police force; through service as a military police officer; in work providing visitor protection and law enforcement in parks, forests, or other natural resource or recreational environments; in performing criminal investigative duties; or in other work that provided the required knowledge and skills. 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. Current and Prior Federal: One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. External Applicants: One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 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 the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of base agencies, including emergency services, intelligence units, and public affairs offices, to enhance security and respond effectively to incidents. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures; technical, non-supervisory functions aimed at maintaining the safety and security of military installations and personnel. Responsible for conducting security assessments, implementing security protocols, and utilizing specialized equipment and technology to detect and deter threats. Conduct training exercises and drills to enhance assigned personnel skills and readiness to respond effectively to various security situations. Ability to carrying out operational and technical tasks to support the mission of protecting military assets and ensuring the safety of personnel. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/11/2025 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12845526 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2025-12-11