POLICE OFFICER
- You will possess apprehension/detention authority on a military installation and will be required to carry a firearm in the performance of duties.
- You will perform anti-terrorism/force protection duties to deter, detect, and/or deny unauthorized access.
- You will perform a wide variety of complex law enforcement duties generated by the surrounding area of the installation.
- You will respond to and/or investigate complaints of minor to complex incidents, patrol installations by vehicle, bike, or foot.
- You will perform law enforcement duties at fixed posts such as entry and exit gates throughout the installation.
- You will write technical descriptive documents/reports and perform other law enforcement duties assigned.
- You will Conduct daily inspections of posts and take immediate action to correct discrepancies noted.
- You will evaluate situations to respond using the minimum degree of force necessary to neutralize an incident.
- You will inspect private and commercial vehicles in compliance with established instructions and regulations.
- You will investigate circumstances or individuals that appear unusual or suspicious to prevent crime.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final SECRET security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- You must meet the qualifications and be certified to carry a firearm. You will need to maintain firearm proficiency.
- Incumbent must satisfactorily pass the Police Applicant Suitability Review (PASR).
- This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
- You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
- As first responders to chemical/biological attacks, you must be able to train and wear protective equipment to include mask, suit, boots, and gloves.
- You may be required to respond to off base circumstances as directed by the installation commander, in accordance with USMC and DOD policy.
- This position does not meet the definition of Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) position and is excluded from coverage as LEO for purposes of the Federal Employment Retirement System-Base Annuity IAW 5 CFR, Part 842, Subpart H.
- If conducting law enforcement operations in navigable waters, you must attend the Inland Boat Operator Training Program at FLETC or similar course.
- Must successfully complete a designated USMC Basic Police Officers Course (BPOC) and meet all certification requirements, to include weapons certifications, CPR, AED, DoD and Joint Training regulations.
Qualifications
GS-07; Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-06) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: demonstrating a knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations; knowledge of law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques; knowledge of maintaining order and protecting life and property. Examples of the specialized experience must encompass and/or pertain to one of the following: seizing and protecting evidence, or interviewing witnesses and taking statements, or conducting preliminary investigations or conducting traffic stops or detaining citizens for violations of law; or subduing or disarming individuals.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education
No substitution of education or training may be made for the required specialized experience at GS-6 and above.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Several vacancies may be filled.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Must be able to use all police equipment, certify in the use of radar detection and alcohol detection equipment, field sobriety tests, expandable or collapsible baton and obtain other certifications required to accomplish the duties of a law enforcement officer.
This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
This position requires rotating shift work. This position is subject to 24-hour recall and will maintain a 24-hour recall notification number and is required to respond per installation policy/SOP. Call back and emergency overtime are regular requirements of this position. You may be subject to interruptions from meals or other breaks while on duty.
Overtime may be required.
Physical Demands: Work requires extended periods of physical exertion derived from such activities as running, walking, standing, bending or driving and occasionally lifting, pushing and/or carrying items weighing 50 pounds or more. Requires stamina, physical agility and dexterity and the strength to pursue, apprehend or detain. You may be required to push or drag heavy weights of 150 pounds or more. You will be required to exemplify the physical characteristics of agility in the performance of his/her duties. DoD and USMC regulations require at a minimum a periodic physical agility test. You will also undergo routine training in defensive tactics, handcuffing and firearms qualifications which require physical agility, dexterity and stamina.
Work Environment: Work is performed in an environment which involves exposure to regular and recurring discomforts such as extreme variations in weather conditions while direction traffic and performing walking patrols. You may be exposed to high levels of noise in certain industrial settings, destructive weather or higher Force Protection conditions. The work involves moderate and high risks and possible endangerment of life or serious injury that requires the exercise of safety precautions and use of personal protective equipment such as vests, coats, gloves, boots, masks, shields, etc. You may also be subject to uncomfortable conditions where basics facilities may not be provided or functional.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- This is a bargaining unit position.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final SECRET security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- You must meet the qualifications and be certified to carry a firearm. You will need to maintain firearm proficiency.
- Incumbent must satisfactorily pass the Police Applicant Suitability Review (PASR).
- This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
- You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
- As first responders to chemical/biological attacks, you must be able to train and wear protective equipment to include mask, suit, boots, and gloves.
- You may be required to respond to off base circumstances as directed by the installation commander, in accordance with USMC and DOD policy.
- This position does not meet the definition of Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) position and is excluded from coverage as LEO for purposes of the Federal Employment Retirement System-Base Annuity IAW 5 CFR, Part 842, Subpart H.
- If conducting law enforcement operations in navigable waters, you must attend the Inland Boat Operator Training Program at FLETC or similar course.
- Must successfully complete a designated USMC Basic Police Officers Course (BPOC) and meet all certification requirements, to include weapons certifications, CPR, AED, DoD and Joint Training regulations.
Qualifications
GS-07; Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-06) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: demonstrating a knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations; knowledge of law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques; knowledge of maintaining order and protecting life and property. Examples of the specialized experience must encompass and/or pertain to one of the following: seizing and protecting evidence, or interviewing witnesses and taking statements, or conducting preliminary investigations or conducting traffic stops or detaining citizens for violations of law; or subduing or disarming individuals.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Education
No substitution of education or training may be made for the required specialized experience at GS-6 and above.
Additional information
This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
Several vacancies may be filled.
Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Must be able to use all police equipment, certify in the use of radar detection and alcohol detection equipment, field sobriety tests, expandable or collapsible baton and obtain other certifications required to accomplish the duties of a law enforcement officer.
This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
This position requires rotating shift work. This position is subject to 24-hour recall and will maintain a 24-hour recall notification number and is required to respond per installation policy/SOP. Call back and emergency overtime are regular requirements of this position. You may be subject to interruptions from meals or other breaks while on duty.
Overtime may be required.
Physical Demands: Work requires extended periods of physical exertion derived from such activities as running, walking, standing, bending or driving and occasionally lifting, pushing and/or carrying items weighing 50 pounds or more. Requires stamina, physical agility and dexterity and the strength to pursue, apprehend or detain. You may be required to push or drag heavy weights of 150 pounds or more. You will be required to exemplify the physical characteristics of agility in the performance of his/her duties. DoD and USMC regulations require at a minimum a periodic physical agility test. You will also undergo routine training in defensive tactics, handcuffing and firearms qualifications which require physical agility, dexterity and stamina.
Work Environment: Work is performed in an environment which involves exposure to regular and recurring discomforts such as extreme variations in weather conditions while direction traffic and performing walking patrols. You may be exposed to high levels of noise in certain industrial settings, destructive weather or higher Force Protection conditions. The work involves moderate and high risks and possible endangerment of life or serious injury that requires the exercise of safety precautions and use of personal protective equipment such as vests, coats, gloves, boots, masks, shields, etc. You may also be subject to uncomfortable conditions where basics facilities may not be provided or functional.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.