What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Police Officer position at Air Force Test Center?
- Published Feb. 24, 2025
- Air Force Test Center
About the Air Force Test Center:
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!
About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Position Lead Police Officer (GS-0083-08) to work at the 412th Security Forces Squadron S3OG (412 SFS/S30G), AFMC at Edwards Air Force Base.
To serve as a work leader. To provide law enforcement, force protection, preserve the peace, detect and investigate crimes, arrest/apprehend violators, and respond to emergency situations. To enforce a wide range of federal laws and assimilated local laws for application and enforcement within the assigned Federal Jurisdiction.
THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME!
Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)
Typical 2025 salary range: $65,065 - $84,582 per year (includes locality)
Travel Requirements: No travel
Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
- 2 years of Security or Law Enforcement required.
- 2 years of experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ability to
- Prior Patrolman, Dispatch, or Law Enforcement certifications.
- Prior Field Training officer experience desired
Major Duties:
- Performs the full spectrum of police officer duties within the assigned jurisdictions.
- Conducts Investigations/Surveillance.
- Performs as Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) Controller.
- Performs emergency response and incident command and control.
- Assists supervisory police officers in performing or completing assigned tasks such as managing and practices.
- Gives on the job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures and practices
- Responds to and investigates emergency calls, complaints and other calls for service, to include protests, active shooter events, and terrorist attacks.
- Executes emergency response procedures need to isolate, contain and defeat hostile actions and restore normal operations as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Obtain & maintain Security clearance
- This is a designated Drug Testing Position
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical
- Knowledge of applicable law enforcement and security AF, Federal and DoD rules, regulations, instructions, practices, principals, and procedures including force protection, integrated base defense, anti-terrorism, and physical security
- Knowledge of police officer procedures and operating methods to perform the full range of police officer activities independently to include protection level resources, installation entry control, armed response, and dispatch.
- Must obtain certification from a FLETA accredited Police academy.
Paid Time Off:
- 11 Federal Holidays off per year
- Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
- 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
Retirement:
- Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
Health & Wellness:
- Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
- Flexible Spending Account
- Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance
Work/Life Balance:
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)
Career Development:
- Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
- Career enhancement and promotion opportunities
To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_.
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Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/
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https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/
Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
Air Force Test Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.
Salary : $65,065 - $84,582
