Police Officer (Threat Interdiction Group Emergency Response (TIGER))

The Threat Interdiction Group Emergency Response (TIGER) Team is located within the Special Operations Division, Operational Services Bureau. All members of TIGER should be highly trained and able to provide plainclothes police response to both high-risk/low frequency events as well as low-risk- /high frequency events. Plainclothes TIGER units provide an unobtrusive presence while interacting with the community and completing their objectives, such as: subject observation and interdiction; crisis intervention and negotiation; immediate threat detection and mitigation; and fostering trust and cooperation within the local community. Note: Multiple vacancies exist. The number of positions will be determined by the needs of the Department. The selection list will be active for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval of the selection memorandum unless an applicant withdraws in writing their application.

Must be a current USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant and attain the rank of Private with Training by the closing date of this announcement. Must possess and maintain a valid Real ID U.S. driver's license. Must successfully complete all required training. Employees should expect to work additional duty as required to meet the needs of the section.

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.

The following selection process will be used to further assess candidates who have met the initial eligibility factors. Candidates must qualify under each phase to be considered in subsequent phases. Phase I: Initial Qualification - The OHR will conduct an eligibility factor review as outlined in this vacancy. Phase II: KSA Assessment- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities will be evaluated by an appointed assessment panel including resume review. Phase III: Physical Assessment – Completion of ROPAT and successful completion of the TIGER/SIO Annual Handgun Certification Course. Phase IV: Structured Interview - Candidates will be scheduled for an oral interview and assessed by the appointed panel. Results of this selection process will be used to recommend candidates to the hiring manager who is the final selecting official. The OHR will conduct a disciplinary action review to determine if there are pending investigatory and/or disciplinary matters, which will be made known to the selecting official. Prior to making their selection, the selecting official will review any available Department documents, to include application documents, and each candidate’s complete career disciplinary record, and results of selection process phases, and may, at their discretion, conduct interviews with all recommended candidates, if necessary. The selecting official may, at their discretion, not select a recommended candidate for reasons such as: 1. Substandard performance; 2. Serious sustained misconduct; and/or 3. Pending investigatory and/or disciplinary matters as identified by the Office of Professional Responsibility. All aspects of the process are subject to the Department's legal review. All final recommendations are subject to final approval of the Chief of Police.

Applications and supporting documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions. This position is included in a collective bargaining unit. NOTE: More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. The selection list will be active for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval of the selection memorandum. An applicant may request to be removed from consideration by sending a written request to the Office of Human Resources (OHR).

Apply here: USCP Careers 1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package. 3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. 4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account and select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received, and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 6:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.

Applicants must submit a copy of the following document by uploading and attaching the documents with their on-line application. 1. Resume. Ensure that your resume reflects your relevant USCP and prior work history and any training or education. 2. Valid REAL ID U.S. driver's license. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and required documentation are submitted prior to the closing date of this announcement. If you do not attach the required documentation, you will be ineligible for this announcement.