Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a POLICE OFFICER (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2156000 and is part of the IL 183 WG, National Guard. Responsibilities As a POLICE OFFICER (TITLE 32), GS-0083-8, you will conduct formal combat arms training and maintenance activities for the Security Forces Squadron and tenant personnel. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Manage and oversee the installation ground weapons training and maintenance program; serve as an instructor and inspect ground weapons. Make minor repairs on small arms, using tools, gauges, and equipment. Provide sub-depot level maintenance on ground weapons, assembling and disassembling all small arms utilized in security forces inventory. Oversee the work activities of subordinates and Traditional Guardsmen. Train employees in assigned duties and responsibilities. Assign work, establish priorities, and ensure technical quality of work products. Plan, organize, and direct the activities of the installation's ground weapons training and maintenance program, incorporating safety requirements, and maintains adherence to safety regulations. Monitor explosive safety and munitions movement's safety procedures. Perform and enforce the full range of security forces duties within the military installation. Present repetitive courses or designated blocks of longer courses and present training material and instruction covering proper use of handguns, rifles, machine guns and other base defense/ground combat skills equipment, in accordance with approved lesson plans and course control documents. Make adjustments in presentation or other instructional methods to resolve common classroom problems, to include those of student motivation and communication, as well as, last minute agenda schedule or student changes, student problems, equipment malfunctions, or lack of supplies. Use training aids and devices in addition to those listed in the POI in a manner that enhances training outcome. Requirements Conditions of Employment IAW The Fair Chance Act,?Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview.? If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a trial period. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. The maximum entry age for DoD Law Enforcement is 37. An individual not appointed by the last day of the month in which the individual becomes age 37 will not be originally appointed or assigned to these positions. --- If not providing a DD-214 or SF-50, then MUST provide another form of Proof of Age with application!!! See "Selective Factors" & "Medical Requirements" listed under the "Qualifications" section of this announcement. Must maintain an Air Force Network License. May be required to work overtime. The employee is required to properly carry, maintain, load, unload and fire various weapons. The employee will have resource protection (weapons and ammunition) responsibilities that could include the use of deadly force. Employee must successfully complete annual/recurring requirements specified for the position. Courses include: Law of Armed Conflict, Explosive Safety, Professional and Unprofessional relationships, Suicide Awareness, and other programs as directed by the Security Forces Commander. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence, The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Enlisted, may not exceed rank of TSgt. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience that provides knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property, and the successful completion of the Air Force Technical Training AFSC/Security Forces School. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-08 Level - MUST possess specialized experience which includes performing practical security force activities in direct support of the military weapon systems and physical security, law and order, and area security operations; work experiences in law enforcement, maintaining law and order, preserving the peace, and protecting life and civil rights within the jurisdiction of military installations; protecting federal property from hazards such as sabotage, espionage, trespass, theft, fire, and accident or willful damage and destruction; securing crime and incident scenes; apprehending and detaining suspects; searching persons and property; collect, seize, and preserve evidence; conduct interviews of witnesses and suspects and obtain statements and testify in official judicial proceedings; responding to disaster and relief operations and participate in contingencies; developing plans, policies, procedures, and detailed instructions to implement security force programs; maintaining accountability and ensuring security for weapons, ammunition, and explosives utilized in the course of instruction in accordance with applicable Air Force Instructions; implementing ground weapons training programs; control and safeguarding of arms, ammunition, and equipment; and, instructing ground weapons qualification training; managing weapon placement to security forces and ground defense force commanders; inspecting ground weapons, replacing unserviceable parts, and analyzing malfunctions by inspections and serviceability testing; firing weapons for accuracy and serviceability; control and operate firing ranges and associated facilities to include supervising construction and rehabilitation; instruction on the proper use of handguns, rifles, machine guns and other base defense/ground combat skills equipment, in accordance with approved lesson plans and course control documents; weaponry, laws, directives, programs, policies, and procedures governing Security Forces activities; installation security; weapon system and resource security; anti-terrorism; law enforcement and investigations; military working dogs; air base defense; training; pass and registration; civilian work force; and combat arms. SELECTIVE FACTORS: No history of excessive alcohol use or arrested in the past two years for two or more alcohol related incidents regardless of disposition, except when proven not guilty. No more than one active wage garnishment for delinquency. No more than two delinquent charge off/collection (>= 30 days) payments within last two years. Must not have used, distributed, or manufactured illicit narcotics or been arrested for any narcotics use, distribution or manufacturing. Have not sniffed or used a substance to obtain an altered consciousness state from aerosol spray, lighter fluid, petro chemical, adhesives, Freon, or any other chemical for a purpose not intended for use. Qualified to bear firearms according to AFI 31-117, "Arming and Use of Force by Air Force Personnel". No acts of larceny, wrongful appropriation, robbery, burglary, housebreaking, misconduct in combat defined in UCMJ Articles 99-106, or any act that harmed or had the potential to harm the physical safety or well-being of animals to include Military Working Dogs. Never convicted by a civilian court of a Category One, Two, or Three offense, nor exceeded the accepted number of Category Four offenses. The Category Three and Four traffic offenses alone are not disqualifying. Note: Categories of offenses are described and listed in AFI 36-2002, "Regular Air Force and Special Category Accessions, Uniform Guide List of Typical Offenses". No documented record of gang affiliation. No fear of working around nuclear weapons or nuclear components. Position requires routine access to Secret material; and, a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit (NACLC) is required. Must maintain an Air Force Network License. MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: To qualify for this series, a current physical and a cleared drug test are mandatory. Normal color vision and normal depth perception are required, as defined by current Air Force Medical Examinations and Standards Instructions Distance visual acuity correctable to 20/20 in one eye and 20/30 in the other. No speech disorder or noticeable communication deficiency as defined in AFI 48-123. No diagnosed fear of acrophobia (fear of heights) or confined spaces. To qualify for this series, must confirm there is no history of emotional instability, personality disorder, or other unresolved mental health problems. No record of sleep disorders to include, but not limited to, sleep apneas, insomnias, hyper-somnias, narcolepsy, or restless leg syndrome. No current diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or Perceptual/Learning Disorder(s); and, prescribed medication(s) to treat these disorders in the last 12 months. No history of mood disorders including bipolar disorder, major depression, dysthymia, or depression not otherwise specified. No recorded evidence of personality disorder, sustained or untreatable emotional instability to include depression, or suicidal behavior to include attempts, gestures, ideations, threats, or history of self-mutilation. Individuals who had their spleens removed are not eligible for assignment to the military working dog program or any canine functions. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). If you are needing some extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider these tips from USA Jobs: USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume?