Attmt 10G - Detection Enforcement Officer_Ground 1801_Medical Requirements_102616.pdf

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Detection Enforcement Officer - Ground Position, 1801 Series Medical Requirements

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Office of Human Resources Management 1400 L Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20229-1144

U.S. Office of Personnel Management Detection Enforcement Officer, Ground Position Medical Standards, Approved August 17, 2016

The medical qualification standards for the Detection Enforcement Officer (Ground) position are based on the high degree of mental activity and neuro-cognitive demands required for successful job performance. The work is highly specialized. The essential functions of the position are related to complex issues involving sensitive national security concerns. The work activities are performed to support the Homeland Security law enforcement/interdiction efforts.

The following requirements apply for pre-employment and fitness for duty medical determinations.

Medical Requirements

The medical standard requires that the person have the mental and physical ability, and medical capacity to perform the essential functions, duties, and tasks required of the position in a safe and efficient manner, without endangering the health and safety of the individual or others. The individual must be free of any organic, structural, or functional impairment(s), or existing health problem(s) that would be aggravated in response to the work environment and/or would affect safe and efficient job performance. In most cases, a specific physical impairment will not be disqualifying if the condition can be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid. The person must be capable of performing the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others.

Any condition, or history of a medical or physical problem resulting from an injury or disease (including psychiatric, emotional, psychological problem or anatomical loss), or the use of medication (e.g., prescribed, over-the-counter, or supplements) that may affect safe and efficient job performance or conduct, or endanger the health and safety of the individual, others, or impact national security may be disqualifying if:

(1) the condition has not become well stabilized; or

(2) recurrence cannot be medically ruled out; or

(3) the person may experience sudden or subtle incapacitation or impairment of physical or mental function.

Specific Requirements

Any chronic disease or condition affecting the auditory, cardiovascular, endocrine and metabolic, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, integumentary, musculoskeletal, neurological, psychological, respiratory systems that would impair full performance of the duties and tasks essential to the position is disqualifying.

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Vision

• Near and Intermediate Visual Acuity - With or without correction, 20/40 or better.

• Color perception - Normal color vision screening test.

Hearing (Audiometric)

• Hear in at least one ear of 50 dBA from 300 - 4000 Hz (Hertz).1

• Use of hearing amplification shall be determined on an individualized case-by-case-basis.

1CBP Note: The requirement means hearing in at least one ear may not exceed 50 dBA from 300 - 4000 Hz (Hertz). Testing to be conducted at frequency intervals of 300, 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, and 4000 Hz.

Functional Requirements

The primary function of the Detection Enforcement Officer (DEO) Ground position is to operate very sensitive equipment in support of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) anti-terrorism mission to protect the American people and critical infrastructures. The DEO Ground position is responsible for identifying existing and emerging homeland security threats by using sophisticated systems and technology to perform complex tasks to detect, monitor, sort, and track suspect airborne and maritime activity at, beyond, and internal to the borders of the United States.

The DEO Ground position provides support to a broad range of missions. Performance of the full range of essential duties requires that the DEO Ground position be able to safely and efficiently perform the following critical work activities: (1) air domain surveillance and border protection, (2) operate equipment and utilize numerous systems, (3) communicate, (4) airspace operations management, (5) coordinate and support air security law enforcement operations with the appropriate jurisdiction, as well as (6) collect, secure, and disseminate air domain information and intelligence.

Performance of the essential job function and tasks impose a high degree of perceptual and conceptual workload.

The work requires that the DEO Ground position maintain mental alertness, and sustain attention (visual, auditory, and focused) for long periods of time, while performing a battery of complex perceptual and motor tasks of varying difficulty concurrently. The DEO Ground position must maintain constant visual awareness of an assigned area of responsibility and be capable of interpreting and integrating large amounts of information obtained from radar, optical, law enforcement, intelligence, radio communications, and other sources to provide real-time situational awareness and mission crucial information to CBP AMO air and marine law enforcement/interdiction units, and other appropriate law enforcement assets. The DEO Ground position must be able to perceive and discriminate between multiple visual and auditory cues, apply abstract reasoning, project/predict track paths and trails, use live radar presentations overlaid on detailed topographical maps and aviation charts, as well as easily recognize abstract symbology.

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The DEO Ground position must exercise sound judgment, and be capable of responding quickly to emergency situations. The DEO Ground position must be able to communicate effectively. This includes being able to speak clearly and distinctly, to hear and understand verbal instructions (e.g., pre-duty briefings, directions from supervisor), interpret radio and telephonic communications, as well as organize and communicate needed information (e.g., provide traffic advisories in a timely and appropriate manner, radar intercepts for aircraft and surface vessels, intelligence, radio communications) by radio, telephone, or person-to-person (received and conveyed) accurately. In addition, the DEO Ground position may be required to execute appropriate steps and procedures, follow rules of evidence, and document for legal purposes aircraft/suspect activities via pictures, computer logs and in writing.

Physical Requirements

The work is sedentary in nature. The DEO Ground position must be able to maintain an erect, static sitting posture for prolong periods of time, and operate a sophisticated computer system with a radar scope capable of multiple screen displays, to visually monitor a designated area of responsibility. Long periods of intense concentration on multiple signals may be required. Time away from the work station (e.g., breaks, meals) must be scheduled in advance.

The DEO Ground position must have adequate muscular strength, coordination, flexibility and endurance to remain in a seated position and perform the same physical movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists for extended periods of time. Fine motor control and dexterity is needed to set-up the specialized RADAR and Emergency Tracking Device equipment, to manipulate the computer mouse and keyboard controls rapidly and accurately. The DEO Ground position must be able to acquire, interpret, analyze, and process information obtained from numerous multifaceted and sensitive Federal, state, and local law enforcement database systems and other sources, and use various communication equipment such as radios and the telephone to exchange mission critical information. The information is used to develop leads, gather evidence and intelligence, and establish reasonable suspicion of a border crossing violation or illegal activity.

Environmental Factors

Due to the sensitive nature of the mission, the work is carried out in a state-of-the-art special operations control center. Entry is restricted into the climate controlled control center and main operations floor. Operations are carried out 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week. The DEO Ground position is an agency uniform position. The position is subject to working irregular and unscheduled hours, weekends and holidays, as well as rotating shifts, including working evenings and nights.

Permission to make derivative documents must be obtained from the Chief of the Medical and Fitness Branch

Other Conditions of Employment

Applicants/employees are responsible for demonstrating that they are medically, physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position without hazard to themselves or others. These requirements must be met by individuals subsequent to a tentative offer (letter) of employment, and for in-service placement actions, including reinstatement of former employees and transfers from positions not covered by this standard.

All applicants must undergo a medical examination provided by the agency before entering on duty. Individuals with a history of or existing medical conditions may be required to provide objective information from their personal physician or practitioner that demonstrates the exact nature and stability of the conditions(s) and/or physical abnormality. The decision as to the person’s medical acceptability for the position shall be made on a case-by-case basis depending on the information obtained from the general medical examination, consideration of medical records/documents supplied by the individual, and other employment factors.

Suzanne T. Ashford October 26, 2016 Chief, Medical and Fitness Branch Benefits, Medical, and Worklife Division

Essential Job Tasks

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Air Domain Surveillance and Border Protection

1 Use radar and other sensors to perform surveillance, tracking, and monitoring within an area of responsibility (AOR).

2 Detect and monitor all aircraft entering the United States territorial airspace, the national airspace system (NAS), and foreign areas of interest.

3 Sort all inboard aircraft traffic and determine legality.

4 Determine suspect and non-suspect status of aircraft, vessels, vehicles, and individuals.

5 Sort and identify aircraft using FAA sources and systems (e.g., flight plans, flight service station), including domestic and foreign air traffic control services, and law enforcement as appropriate.

6 Conduct threat assessments of border and/or air defense identification zone (ADIZ).

7 Detect and identify transnational threats (air and marine) to national security in cooperation with the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).

8 Direct CBP assets (e.g., aircraft, vessels, ground personnel) utilizing a variety of radar and communication equipment.

9 Apply knowledge of local and foreign geopolitical boundaries.

10 Coordinate emergency procedures.

11 Monitor air and marine traffic for suspicious activity (e.g., low flying aircraft, aircraft operating over nuclear facility or oil refinery).

12 Identify air and marine smuggling routes and tactics within AOR.

13 Recognize air corridors and flight smuggling routes.

14 Monitor covert tracking devices for intelligence gathering and report to case agent.

15 Predict tactical responses based on projections of aircraft movement.

16 Monitor electronic tracking (ETD) satellite systems for Blue Force (friendly) Tracking.

17 Utilize and apply knowledge of terrain and weather effects on radar equipment and the flight of the aircraft.

18 Recommend asset requirements (aircraft, marine vessels, land vehicles, personnel) to perform the specific mission.

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19 Use Automatic Flight Following (AFF) equipment or manually track federal, state, and foreign aircraft involved in WildFire Operations.

Operate Equipment and Utilize Numerous Systems

20 Utilize law enforcement databases (e.g., TECS).

21 Sign-on and set up operating position on the Air and Marine Operations Surveillance System (AMOSS) which allows access to integrated sensitive but unclassified law enforcement information.

22 Operate secure and classified, as well as clear and unclassified communications equipment: Domestic Event Network (DEN), DoD Red Switch, and chat (e.g., UHF, VHF, HF, and Satellite Systems).

23 Utilize surveillance and intelligence computer systems to perform the national security mission.

24 Perform checks and utilize peripheral equipment such as CBP communication system (AVTEC), FAA & TSA system (ADAPT), FAA system (TSD), radar data interface system (RDIS), Broadband Microwave Video System, video feed (Big Pipe), and other web-based systems (PASSUER/Mode S, AirNav, FAA registration site, Flight Aware), the Cooperating Nations Information Exchange System (CNIES), along with maritime radar (OSI, AIS, etc.).

25 Utilize internal data based systems such as Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC), Caribbean Air and Marine Operations Center (CAMOC), and the National Capital Region Command Center (CRU).

26 Evaluate status of equipment, recognize, correct and report systems faults on a continuous basis (e.g., loss of radar and/or equipment).

27 Utilize classified communication data link systems.

28 Use common software applications (e.g., word processing and spreadsheet) effectively.

Communicate

29 Provide mission-critical information (involving officer safety) to participating assets and agencies.

30 Speak clearly, concisely, and in a logical manner.

31 Communicate effectively in a complex, challenging environment often using multiple communication systems simultaneously.

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32 Report suspect activity (e.g., air, marine, and land) to appropriate law enforcement (federal, state, or local), foreign civilian, and/or military agencies.

33 Articulate facts to justify appropriate enforcement actions.

34 Prepare logical, grammatically correct written documents in a timely manner.

35 Liaison with domestic and foreign civilian and military agencies such as the Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF), the Information Analysis Center (IAC), the Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS), and the Western Air Defense Sector (WADS).

36 Debrief missions, operations, and evolution with management and operational departments (e.g., Intelligence).

37 Establish expanded communication circuits through coordination with the National Law Enforcement Communications Center (NLECC) or Sectors (patching in additional radio circuits for law enforcement coordination).

38 Request a country clearance and/or overflight from foreign governments for U.S. aircraft/personnel.

39 Liaison with agencies on issues pertaining to non-CBP systems such as Relocatable Over-The-Horizon Radar (ROTHR), Aerostats and Joint Surveillance System (JSS).

40 Participate in judicial proceedings (e.g., testify in court).

Airspace Operations Management

41 Establish border nexus.

42 Read and interpret active, proposed, and archived flight plans to assess aircraft movements.

43 Use and apply knowledge of CBP and FAA Defense Visual Flight Rules (DVFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) requirements to enforce the security of national airspace and the border.

44 Use CBP Air and Marine Operations (AMO) AMOSS radar systems to issue traffic advisories, recommend vectors, and provide situational awareness and flight safety to participating aircraft (e.g., CBP, FEMA, USCG, and military).

45 Ensure compliance of general aviation to the requirements specified under the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Guide for Private Flyers.

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46 Interpret and apply air traffic control procedures, rules, regulations and terminology used by the FAA, U.S. military, and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

47 Utilize and apply knowledge of procedures pertaining to Warning, Restricted, Training and Prohibited operations areas.

48 Identify suspect aircraft operating to and from known narcotics trans-shipment areas (Operation SkyLane).

49 Manage tracks.

50 Apply knowledge of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), Visual Flight Rules (VFR), weather interpretation, and terminal airport criteria.

51 Apply knowledge of performance characteristics, capabilities, and limitations of a large variety of aircraft (e.g., general aviation, commercial, and military).

52 Input tracks.

53 Use the FAA and ICAO manuals as a reference guide to identify numerous domestic and international airports and aircraft.

54 Use and apply technical radar operating and training manuals.

Coordinate and Support Air Security Law Enforcement Operations with the Appropriate Jurisdiction

55 Notify case agents of suspicious air activity during action investigations.

56 Vector (direct) interceptor aircraft to a minimum safe intercept distance.

57 Initiate and coordinate law enforcement actions with federal, state, local, and foreign authorities.

58 Request launch of interceptions on suspect tracks.

59 Determine status of on-going operations and missions.

60 Comply with CBP operations handbooks such as the Aviation Operations Handbook (AOH), the Marine Operations Handbook (MOH), and the Tactical Supplemental Manual (TSM).

61 Coordinate the use of airspace, and obtain aircraft arrival and/or departure times and codes with domestic and foreign air traffic control (ATC) such as Flight Information Region (FIR), Automated Flight

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Service Station (AFSS), Towers, Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON), and Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCCs).

62 Record and report asset status to controlling/support agencies.

63 Determine mission appropriateness of other available assets (e.g., type of aircraft and crew capabilities).

Collect, Secure, and Disseminate Air Domain Information and Intelligence

64 Create and maintain case track logs, watch logs, and Intel databases.

65 Record suspect activity on track logs and screen prints from sensor equipment.

66 Obtain and maintain certification for required systems such as TECS and the FBI’s National Criminal Information Center (NCIC).

67 Organize information.

68 Create and maintain case files (e.g., notes, statements, radar screen prints, and TECS records).

69 Perform research on aircraft/vessels/vehicles/individuals.

70 Receive and investigate 866-AIRBUST reports or suspicious activity (e.g., aircraft and boats), recommend and coordinate a law enforcement response as appropriate, as well as report and log all efforts.

71 Maintain security of classified materials.

72 Write and enter pertinent For Official Use Only (FOUO) information into sensitive law enforcement database systems such as TECS and the Case Management Air Report (CMAR).

73 Analyze and disseminate intelligence information.

74 Prepare information packages for use in enforcement and judicial proceedings.

75 Apply knowledge of operational principles, concepts, policies, practices, and techniques involved in the utilization and application of intelligence data and communications systems in an enforcement environment.

76 Use information from a variety of sources (e.g., international, current and political events), and identify trends and patterns of activity in order to plan and perform investigations and interdictions.

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Cognitive

77 Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

78 Prioritize activities and manage time effectively.

79 Work with others (co-workers, law enforcement partners, personnel from the FAA, and U.S. military) to effect a successful outcome.

80 Sustain attention and mental alertness over a long period of time.

81 Maintain composure in stressful situations.

82 Make precise decisions in a rapidly changing environment without the benefit of long-term planning or analysis.

83 Apply standard operational procedures, local directives, letters of agreement and memorandums of understanding.

84 Apply operational principles, concepts, policies, practices, and techniques involved in the utilization and application of intelligence data and communications systems in an enforcement environment.

85 Work independently.

86 Complete assignments and pursue important maters until they are resolved.

87 Interact and communicate with people from various backgrounds (e.g., cultures and ethnicity).

88 Apply human relations techniques and principles effectively.

89 Adapt operational principles, concepts, policies, practices and techniques and devise new ones in a changing tactical environment.

90 Apply intercept geometry solutions.

91 Mentally project aircraft movements in a three dimensional spatial environment.

92 Predict tactical responses based on projections of aircraft movement.

93 Work on a team or multi-disciplinary task force.

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Vision

94 Identify and correctly distinguish details (e.g., symbols and numbers in sequence).

95 Read and interpret operational display screens and technical manuals (e.g., maps and aviation charts).

96 Distinguish between colors (e.g., blue, yellow, red, orange, green, and purple) currently used on the Air and Marine Surveillance System (AMOSS).

Hear

97 Listen and comprehend verbal communications.

98 Recognize radio call signs and special use codes.

99 Hear sounds at low levels to maintain situational awareness in areas of responsibility (AOR).

Other Requirements

100 Maintain DEO Ground certifications.

101 Pass written and practical evaluations as required (e.g., initial certifications and quarterly/annual certifications).

102 Adhere to accepted professional standards of conduct.

103 Adhere to personal appearance and grooming standards while engaged in official on duty status.