Job Posting: Supervisory Police Officer (Lieutenant)

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-0083-11 Supervisor Police Officer (Lieutenant) 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. Represents the DP in meetings, conferences, and forums involving local, state, and federal partners, advocating for shared interests and priorities. Mediates conflicts and disagreements that may arise between agencies during joint operations, fostering a spirit of cooperation and problem-solving. Functions as a central point of contact for communication between DP and external agencies, ensuring that lines of communication remain open, and information flows smoothly to enhance collaboration. Performs and supervises responsibilities involving the investigation, apprehension, and detention of persons suspected of offenses against applicable criminal laws and traffic laws. Manages guard services in accordance with contractual provisions, to provide a safe and secure environment. May be required to perform contract officer representative responsibilities. Establishes priorities to coordinate, plan, organize, and complete work. Acts promptly, decisively, and judiciously to analyze facts, make decisions, and/or take corrective action. Assumes incident command and coordinates emergency response to critical incidents.

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