Sergeant Collateral Assignment (Crisis Negotiation Team)

This position is located in the Special Operations Division (SOD). Crisis Negotiators are responsible for responding to and resolving barricade situations, hostage situations, attempted suicides and other crisis situations. Intensive training is provided to obtain the critical skills and abilities to conduct these responsibilities.

This position is a collateral duty assignment. The incumbent is responsible for assisting in coordinating negotiations and crisis interventions during critical incidents and identifying resources required for the safe resolution of the incident. Responds to the scene, assesses the totality of the situation, secures the area, gages the threat to hostages or bystanders, and requests additional units as appropriate.

Defuses potentially life threatening situations through the use of proven verbal crisis management techniques. Responsible for keeping notes, and ensuring that the primary negotiator sees and hears everything in the proper perspective. Responsible for assisting in coordinating negotiations and crisis interventions during critical incidents.

Performs overall duties related to the mission of the USCP and crisis negotiations. Participates on a continuous in-service training and all other activities designated by the Crisis Negotiation Commander. Multiple vacancies exist.

The number 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 his/her application to the Office of Human Resources (OHR).

This position is a collateral duty.

Must be a current USCP sworn employee below the rank of Lieutenant and must have attained the rank of Sergeant by the closing date of this announcement.

1. Must be able to pass the training class.
2. Must be in full and unrestricted duty status as of the selection date unless otherwise authorized by law (e.g., performance of duty injury, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), or Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)).
3. Must be available to work flexible working hours, all shifts.

There is no education substitute 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 Office of Human Resources (OHR) will conduct an eligibility factor review as outlined in this vacancy.

In consultation with OHR, a review of all candidates' resume will be conducted by an appointed assessment panel. Phase II: KSA Assessment - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities will be evaluated by an appointed assessment panel. Phase III: Structured Interview - Candidates eligible for Phase III will be scheduled for an oral interview.

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 candidates' complete career disciplinary record, results of selection process phases, and may, at their discretion, conduct interviews if necessary, with all recommended candidates.

The selecting official may, at their discretion, not select a recommended candidate for reasons such as: 1. Sub-standard performance; 2. Serious sustained misconduct; and/or

1. Pending investigatory and/or disciplinary matters internally or externally. 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 a collateral duty.

Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers

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Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

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Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.

1. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
2. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account, 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.
3. 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 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.

Applicants must submit a copy of the following documents by uploading and attaching them to the online application: 1. Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yr) of employment. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and required documentation is submitted and accepted prior to the closing date of this announcement. If you do not attach the required documentation, you will be ineligible for this announcement.