Lead Police Officer
You will perform duties as a Lead Police Officer to Field Training Officers and police officers, and assists the Watch Commander in carrying out responsibilities of supervising the patrol shift, which provides 24-hour law enforcement services.
You will instruct Field Training Officers, trainees, and police officers in specific officer tasks and techniques, and provide written instructions, reference materials and supplies to assist in the instruction given.
You will provide technical advice and guidance to police officers on the enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations.
You will inspect the overall physical security of the areas, evaluate situations and conditions, identify deficiencies, and recommend or take appropriate corrective actions.
You will distribute and balance the workload and rotations of Field Training Officers and police officers, assure work is finished by the end of the shift, and ensure police officers perform the work according to department guidelines.
You will assist in the planning and directing of watch activities for assigned areas. Prepare absentee reports and watch schedules / lists for the following day.
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.
Work regularly includes assignment to a rotating shift, including weekends and holidays Incumbent is subject to a 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. May be subject to interrupted from meals or other work breaks while on duty.
May be required to respond to off base circumstances as directed by the installation commander, in accordance with USMC and DoD policy.
Incumbent must pass a sanctioned physical agility test and medical evaluation and pass periodic retests as required.
Incumbent must satisfactorily pass the Police Applicant Suitability Review (PASR) investigation.
Incumbent must pass all weapons qualifications tests prior to assigned duties and responsibilities and must pass all requalifications as required.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and be able to maintain a U.S. Government emergency vehicle operator's license.
Incumbent must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Incumbent is required to carry firearms or other weapons authorized for their jurisdictions and required to refamiliarize themselves with authorized weapons periodically and demonstrate skill / proficiency in their use.
This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
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 certifications required to accomplish the duties of LEO.
Must be 18 years of age.
This position does not meet the definition of law enforcement officer (LEO) and is excluded from coverage as LEO or purposes of the Federal Retirement System-Base Annuity IAW 5 CFR, Part 842, Subpart H.
Must successfully complete a designated USMC Basic Police Officers Course (BPOC) and meet all certifications requirements, to include weapons certifications, CPR, AED, DoD and Joint Training Regulations.
Police Officer • Bridgeport, CT, US