POLICE OFFICER

Law Enforcement Officer

You will respond to emergency calls, complaints and other calls for service during watch; respond to and conduct preliminary investigations relating to incidents aboard installations.

You will gather and analyze the facts, seizes and protects evidence, takes statements, makes diagrams, interviews witnesses and other persons involved, and determine if facts warrant apprehension/detention or lesser actions.

You will perform law enforcement duties at fixed posts throughout the installation.

You will check identification cards, badges and/or vehicle decals as well as vehicles. Inspect packages and personal belongings when admitting personnel into controlled areas.

You will set-up and conduct checkpoints/roadblocks at various locations throughout the installation.

You will perform traffic law control and enforcement; direct movement of vehicles/pedestrians and observe and report traffic safety hazards.

Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. Must be 18 years of age. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.

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.

Work includes assignment to rotating shift, including weekends and holidays, subject to 24-hour recall and maintain a 24-hour recall notification number and is required to respond. Call back and emergency overtime required.

This is a Department of Navy Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP). Required to undergo pre-employment urinalysis requirements and sustainment drug testing.

The DON does not employ individuals for Law Enforcement Officer positions who have been convicted of a crime of domestic violence on or after 27 November 2002. You must submit DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms before appointment.

You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. Must maintain program height and weight standards.

Must pass a National Agency Check and local background check. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. You must meet the qualifications and be certified to carry a firearm. You will need to maintain firearm proficiency.

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 pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.

Incumbent must satisfactorily pass the Police Applicant Suitability Review (PASR) investigation.

You must pass a sanctioned physical agility test and medical evaluation and pass periodic retests as required. Must meet medical standards for Police Officers in DoD 6055.05M and NMCPHC-TM-0M 6260.

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.

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.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license; and be able to maintain a U.S. Government emergency vehicle operator's license.

Must be able to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final 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 maintain good grooming standards in order to properly wear protective equipment while performing the duties of this position.

As first responders to chemical/biological attacks must be able to train and wear personal protective equipment to include a mask, suit, boots and gloves.

Employee is required to wear an assigned uniform and display official designated items or accessories to include additional required equipment.

Must successfully complete a designated USMC Basic Police Officer Course (BPOC) and meet all certifications requirements to include weapons certifications, CPR, AED, DoD and Joint Training Regulations.

If incumbent is conducting law enforcement operations in navigable waters, incumbent must attend the Inland Boat Operator Training Program course at FLETC or similar course.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate 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.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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.

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.