Department of Defense Seeks Lead Police Officer for Emergency Response and Law Enforcement Duties in Whitehall, OH
The Department of Defense is actively recruiting a Lead Police Officer for its facility in Whitehall, Ohio. This position is designated as an Essential Position, meaning it cannot be vacated during national emergencies or increased security periods without significantly impairing the mission. The role involves serving as a Lead Police Officer (Sergeant), with responsibilities including coaching, training, and mentoring other officers, as well as distributing and balancing workloads. Key duties encompass acting as a first responder to various emergencies such as terrorist attacks, hostage situations, bomb threats, and hazardous material incidents. The officer will also perform law enforcement and crime prevention duties, patrol DLA installations, conduct initial investigations, secure crime scenes, and manage communications as a desk sergeant.