Job summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide principal program management for security forces resource protection, crime prevention, police services, law enforcement, investigations, and traffic activities in support of an AFRC host installation/wing. Supervisory duties are performed less than 25 percent of the work year.

Major duties

DUTY 1: Resource Protection and Crime Prevention Program Manager. DUTY 2: Police Services Program Manager. Security Forces Investigations Program Manager. DUTY 3: Performs personnel supervisory/management responsibilities. Evidence Custodian. DUTY 4: Assists in Security and Force Protection Program and Operations activities. Develops Security Forces plans for program areas. DUTY 5: Provides assistance to the Chief of Security Forces and Chief, Security Forces Operations Branch and performs other auxiliary and Security Forces functions, as required

Qualification

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, Administration and Management positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge to apply a multitude of security forces and security principles, concepts, policies, practices, and methods in executing the various program manager responsibilities. Individual must have sufficient knowledge to, in some cases, perform independent work and apply own judgment in providing recommendations and advice, or taking programmatic actions, towards resolving security issues. This includes being able to factually evaluate and weigh variables to include cost, personnel considerations, directives, technological alternatives, etc. Employee must possess comprehensive knowledge in the specialty of physical security, resource protection, crime prevention, police services, law enforcement, investigations, and traffic in order to work and resolve questions, issues, and conditions affecting the security of the insta1lation/wing resources. OR EDUCATION: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts 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. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 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: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of a broad range of security, security forces, force protection/antiterrorism, resource protection, crime prevention, police services, law enforcement, investigations, and traffic program directives, policies, instructions, specialties, concepts, principles, criteria, requirements, technology, and practices to independently make decisions and recommendations and manage program area. 2. Knowledge of the AFRC overall and AFRC Security Forces missions, functions, and structure at the unit level to ensure effective implementation and oversight of program plans and processes. 3. Able to conduct surveys, assessments, and projects and effectively evaluate results for the management and completion of programs. 4. Able to read and understand written and oral directives and guidance, and ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals, both orally and in writing. 5. Ability to effectively organize and manage various program activities and tasks, singularly and together, and familiarity with Air Force, AFRC, and local administrative requirements. 6. Skill in handling, using, and qualifying with various types of small arms weapons, and able to be armed for duties; Understand civilian personnel guidelines and the installation/wing labor agreement. 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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Evaluations

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. The resume/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. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.