Police Officer (K-9)

We are seeking dedicated Law Enforcement Investigators for our K-9 Special Unit. This role requires extensive investigative skills, meticulous evidence handling, and rigorous enforcement of federal, state, and local laws, with a specialized focus on K-9 unit operations.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Conduct preliminary investigations into a wide range of criminal acts, including felonies, misdemeanors, grand larceny, sabotage, armed robbery, assaults, and domestic disputes.
• Enforce all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Prepare comprehensive law enforcement reports, including statements, advice of rights, accident reports, and field investigation reports.
• *Required Qualifications & Experience:**
• **Specialized Experience:** A minimum of one year of specialized law enforcement experience equivalent to the AD-05/GS-05 level (for AD-06 qualification) or AD-06/GS-06 level (for AD-07 qualification).
• **Demonstrated Skills:**

* Proven knowledge of investigative procedures, techniques, and methods for detecting, investigating, and resolving incidents. * Ability to interpret laws and regulations, provide court testimony, and produce clear, concise reports. * Proficiency in identifying, safeguarding, preserving, and collecting evidence and data under various conditions. * Skill in applying legal knowledge to accurately assess violations of state and/or federal laws.

• *Special Conditions of Employment:**
• **K-9 Unit:** Must successfully complete the agency's Basic Explosive Dog Handlers Course. Retention is contingent upon meeting PFPA medical standards and fulfilling K-9 Special Unit duties.
• **Compensation:** Eligible for an additional 6% "Special Unit Pay" upon successful completion of required training and while assigned to the unit.
• **Mobility:** Requires signing a mobility agreement. This position is subject to permanent relocation to various PFPA duty locations, including the National Capital Region, Raven Rock, Glynco, Harrisburg, or Baltimore.
• *Application Notes:**
• Your resume must clearly detail your specialized experience, including months and hours worked per week.
• Qualifying paid and volunteer experience are both considered.
• Applicants must follow federal application guidelines, particularly regarding veteran status and previous political appointments.