Police Officer (Canine Handler)
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) handles the day-to-day operations of Army installations.
Perform law enforcement work to maintain law and order, preserve the peace, protect life and civil rights, detect and investigate crimes, arrest or apprehend violators, and perform patrols within the jurisdiction of the military installation.
Utilizes a working dog in daily performance of law enforcement duties.
Conducts preliminary investigations utilizing a working dog to search out illegal narcotics, explosive devices, and apprehend and take into custody suspected violators.
Performs advanced on/off leash obedience, controlled aggression, safely utilizes working dog in congested areas.
Required to provide care for all working dogs on scheduled weekends.
Conducts continual training of assigned working dog to maintain a high level of proficiency in all areas of utilization, adheres strictly to safe working dog handling practices ensuring the safety of all persons and property.
Establishes and maintains an ongoing preventive medicine program for the overall health and care of assigned working dog.
Exercises search and arrest authority, detains witnesses, apprehends suspects, interviews witnesses and other persons involved.
Operates the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) terminal in accordance with federal and state laws to transcribe data.