Job Posting: Supervisory Police Officer (Sergeant)

Summary

Division of Police ensures the safety and security of employees, visitors, patients, and contractors, as well as the protection of NIH's research and knowledge assets through administering, enforcing, and coordinating a comprehensive full-service security, police protection, and law enforcement program for the health care, research, administration, and support facilities and personnel at the NIH campus and off-campus facilities.

Duties

If selected for this position as a GS-0083-09 Supervisor Police Officer (Sergeant) your duties may include, but are not limited to the following: The incumbent provides supervision and direction to assigned subordinate police officers within the Division of Police. Responsibility for investigation, apprehension, and detention of persons suspected of offenses against all applicable criminal laws of the United States. Provides leadership and supervision to police officers and lead police officers. Supervises and leads others in investigating complaints brought by a variety of persons. Responds to alarms and calls involving crimes in progress and provides command supervision and leadership to staff on the scene and others in questioning individuals to determine the extent of the emergency. Acts promptly, decisively, and judiciously to analyze facts and take corrective actions that may involve decisions to make arrests or issue citations. Executes search and arrest warrants. Manages crime scenes and accident scenes. Administers first aid to the injured as required. Executes all incident and criminal reports in the appropriate format. Assumes incident command and coordinates emergency response to critical incidents. Qualifies and maintains proficiency with assigned duty weapons. Performs a wide range of technical and administrative functions representing the senior management of the Division. Acts in place of the Lieutenant in their absence. Uses effective communication techniques to assist employees and the public.

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