Police Officer (Traffic Investigator)

Serves as the subject matter expert for traffic collision response, investigations, reconstruction and traffic management operations.

Advises supervisor on traffic management issues impacting readiness and traffic movement of the installation.

Exercises search and arrest authority, detains witnesses, apprehends suspects, interviews witnesses and other persons involved.

Collects and preserves evidence, conducts short-term and long-term investigations on criminal cases and analyze facts to identify suspects and develops case information.

Conducts and/or participates in civilian training regarding various law enforcement topics conducted on an Army installation.

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Taking charge of accident scenes to conduct investigations by providing instructions to parties involved; 2) Exercising search and arrest authority such as: detaining witnesses, apprehending suspects, interviewing bystanders to gather critical information; and 3) Enforcing traffic regulations and/or laws to ensure public safety.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).