Law Enforcement Officer - MGT - R024585

Primary Location : DC-Washington

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Employee Status : Regular

Overtime Status : Non-exempt

Job Type : Standard

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Relocation Provided: : No

Compensation Grade Low: : FR PAY GRADE 20

Compensation Grade High: : FR PAY GRADE 22

Minimum Salary: : $53,200.00

Maximum Salary: : $105,300.00

Posting Date : Jul 9, 2024

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Minimum Experience

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Summary

The Law Enforcement Officer is part of the team that protects and provides a safe and secure environment for Board staff and others on Board property on a 24 hour, seven day per week basis. The incumbent will learn to staff security posts, conduct patrols, enforce Board Security policy, and screen visitors via the magnetometer, x-ray, and hand held metal detector. The incumbent works shift work to include nights, days, weekends, and holidays and must be able to work overtime with or without advance notice. The incumbent is required to become knowledgeable of and conform to all applicable laws, Board policy, and Unit policy and procedures. Develops judgment to implement and enforce security policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Staffs a variety of posts on a rotating basis performing work activities such as access control, visitor screening, and foot patrols. Screens visitors and their personal property according to unit policy through the use of screening equipment such as the magnetometer, x-ray machine, and handheld metal detector. Carries and uses a firearm and utilizes defensive and protective equipment. Conducts interior and exterior patrols of Board facilities in order to detect illegal or prohibited activity, potential fire hazards, and accident hazards.
• Operates a variety of computerized systems to include the CCure system, work scheduler, and the visitor registration system. Makes emergency notifications to Board staff as directed. Maintains logs and journals, conducts preliminary investigations under direction of senior officer and/or supervisor, and prepares clear, accurate and understandable reports as called for by unit policy.
• Responds to incidents and emergency situations and provides assistance with emergency services such as administering First Aid, CPR, AED; and building evacuations. At direction of supervisors, makes a determination when other police, fire, and rescue personnel should be notified and asked to provide assistance to the Board.
• Monitors the radio system and receives calls for service. Dispatches calls for service to officers via the radio system in a clear and understandable voice.
• Develops and maintains a sound knowledge of and conforms to Board and unit policies and procedures .Stays abreast of all updates and or changes. Learns and conforms to applicable laws that apply to the Board’s enforcement of laws and stays current as to changes or updates to such laws. Enforces federal criminal laws and the D.C. criminal and traffic code within the jurisdiction of the Board in accordance with Board and unit policy.
• Works rotating shifts, weekends and holidays as dictated by the unit’s need to provide sufficient security coverage on a 24 hour, 7 days a week basis. Overtime is often required without advanced notice. In emergency or unusual situations, may be required to work extended hours.
• Works with the general public, Board staff, and visitors to the Board utilizing sound customer service skills while also effectively performing the security aspects of the job. Effectively communicates with customers and co-workers and projects a positive and professional image while performing duties.

Requirements include the following:

• Must be at least 20.5 years of age at the time of application.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator's license and acceptable driving record, both of which must be maintained.
• Ability to carry and use a firearm in accordance with Unit, Board and System requirements.
• Ability to wear the issued uniform and wear and properly use issued gear while performing his/her work functions. 
• Ability to meet the medical standards for the job and successfully complete a comprehensive physical screening which will include a psychological evaluation and a medical examination to determine ability to safely perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation.
• Ability to take and successfully pass periodic physical examinations and screenings.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation and successfully complete all of the Board's mandated initial training for law enforcement officers.  
• Ability to work under demanding physical conditions including sitting and standing for long periods (while maintaining full alertness, running to get emergency gear, climbing multiple flights of stairs to reach incidents or victims, assisting victims to safety (including carrying or pulling a victim), working long hours under adverse weather conditions, physical confrontations with threatening individuals, and other hazards associated with law enforcement and protection work functions at the Board. 
• Must have the physical conditioning necessary to be able to quickly react and respond to incidents. 
• Ability to carry up to 165 pounds at any given time, including defensive and protective equipment such as a baton, handcuffs, CPT mask, and WMD protective masks. 

Benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• An employer funded pension plan and a thrift plan with a generous 8% employer match.
• Academic Assistance providing up to $12,200 per year.
• 104 hours of sick leave and up to 240 hours of annual leave per year with the option to carry over as much as 360 hours of annual leave.
• Annual merit pay increases based on performance and variable pay cash bonuses as a performance incentive.
• Graduates of the Basic Law Enforcement Course are awarded 18 core undergraduate criminal justice credits from University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).  Additionally, Law Enforcement Officers and their family members receive a discount on UMGC tuition.
• Prior military and qualified federal service is creditable for leave and retirement purposes.
• Employees are eligible for overtime (premium pay), Sunday pay, night-shift differential pay, and holiday pay.
• Unlike other federal law enforcement agencies, the Board does not have a maximum cap of its FRLEO candidates. 
• You earn a permanent vested right to your benefit when you complete five years of vesting service.

Starting salary for this position will fall between $53,200 and $67,000 depending on experience.  Salary structures may increase for 2025.