Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in El Centro and Barstow. Information about El Centro and Barstow and the surrounding area can be found at El Centro and Barstow. We expect to fill 1 vacancy in Barstow and 2 in El Centro at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: This position is a Primary law enforcement position. In accordance with Public Law 107-27, applicants must meet age and/or service requirements. The maximum entry age is the date immediately preceding your 37th birthday. Must provide copy of driver's license front and back. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. Only the first two pages of the resume will be used to determine eligibility/qualifications. To qualify for the GL-07: you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GL-05 level, performing duties as a commissioned law enforcement officer or in equivalent positions that involve the protection of people, property, or natural resources. This may include non-law enforcement roles where the responsibilities involved investigation, compliance enforcement, safety operations, public interaction, and incident response in a structured or regulated environment. OR Education: 1 full year of graduate level education in the field that provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work, e.g. law enforcement, police administration, criminology or criminal justice. OR Combining Education and Experience: equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate education. To qualify for the GS-09: you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to a Federal Law Enforcement Officer at the GL-07 level Examples include experience that demonstrates knowledge of law enforcement duties, (identifying violations/crimes; investigating and apprehending suspects; enforcing laws and regulations.) OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree, Or, 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR, LL.B. or J.D., if related OR Combining Education and Experience: equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate education. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. This is a primary law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). The position is subject to maximum entry age (MEA) requirements. This is a primary law enforcement position under the special retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS). The position is subject to maximum entry age (MEA) requirements. The maximum entry -age for this position shall not exceed age 37, unless you have sufficient prior Federal civilian law enforcement [or firefighter, if applicable] experience or you are a preference eligible veteran. If you are a preference eligible veteran, you may be eligible for this position after your 37th birthday. You must supply a copy of your Defense Department Form 214 (DD -214) along with Standard Form 15 ( if applicable) and any associated documentation in accordance with the instructions in this vacancy announcement. Failure to provide this documentation with your application will result loss of eligibility to receive a waiver of the maximum entry age requirement. Firearm Requirement: This position authorizes you to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition [Title 18, U.5.C., Section 922(g)(9)]. A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is generally defined under the statute as any offense involving the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by the victim's current or former domestic partner, parent, or guardian. The term "convicted", as defined in the statute, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set aside, or pardoned or any person whose civil rights have been restored unless the pardon, expungement or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibits the possession of firearms or ammunition. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statute are not qualified for this position. Applicants under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. Must successfully complete 40 hours of in-service training annually. Must maintain a delegation of law enforcement authority. All Law Enforcement Rangers who are new to the BLM are required to complete the introduction to Resource Protection Training Program within their first two years of assignment. All Law Enforcement Rangers will complete the Natural Resource Police Training (NRPT) at the FLETC or an approved equivalent law enforcement training school before they are delegated law enforcement authority. This training must be completed within the first 12 months of appointment. Successful completion of the BLM's Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) must occur within one year of receiving delegation of law enforcement authority. Failure to complete the FTEP will result in the loss of law enforcement delegation and/or termination of employment. Physical Demands: Duties involve performing physically rigorous assignments, oftentimes in isolated outdoor environments, frequently while exposed to severe weather conditions. Working conditions may be dangerous and pose the potential risk of loss of life or serious injury to the Incumbent. Dangerous persons, many of whom are known to be combative and carry weapons, must be physically confronted, subdue and apprehended, sometimes with no backup, far from assistance or help. Prisoners must be kept under physical restraint during transport and processing. Incumbent is required to participate in the assigned Bureau's mandatory physical fitness program that equips the incumbent to perform all physical aspects of the position. The requirement to maintain a minimum level of physical fitness is a condition of employment and Incumbent will be required to demonstrate his/her physical qualifications on a regular recurring basis. There is a high-stress component to much of the incumbent's work assignment. Work Environment: The incumbent is frequently exposed to high-risk and potentially dangerous situations in law enforcement and emergency types of situations requiring use of a wide-range of personal protective gear (some of which may be uncomfortable, hot, or inconvenient to wear), adherence to specific safety procedures, and other precautions.
Investigating, apprehending, detaining, arresting
Transporting suspects/detainees to detention facilities (sometimes hours away)
Testifies and presents evidence to grand juries in cases involving felony violations.
Conducts investigations that involve locating, securing and protect crime scenes.
Conveys, understands and articulates effectively when dealing others
Routinely interacts with public
Routinely engages in stressful situations
Conducts surveillance during all weather conditions and times of day/night.