Police Officer GS-0083-05
Duties
- 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 detain those who violate rules, regulations, and pertinent laws on public or private property.
- You will draft documents (e.g., sworn statements, affidavits, in-depth reports) where the placement of victims, cars, and responsibility are crucial (e.g., homicide, severe accidents).
- You will investigate circumstances or individuals that appear unusual or suspicious to prevent crime.
- You will perform police patrols via motorized vehicle, walking, boats, or bicycling.
- You will evaluate situations to respond using the minimum degree of force necessary to neutralize an incident.
- You will complete patrol logs or computerized building check sheets prior to ending duty.
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.
- Candidates for LEO positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment. Information on exceptions and waiver's can be found: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/140025_vol336.pdf.
- You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
- Must pass a National Agency Check and local background check.
- This is a Department of Navy Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP). Required to undergo pre-employment urinalysis requirements and sustainment drug testing. You will be subject to random testing.
- You must meet the qualifications and be certified to carry a firearm. You will need to maintain firearm proficiency.
- 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 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 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 are required to wear a uniform and maintain appearance and grooming standards per Marine Corps Orders/Policies. Must maintain program height and weight appearance standards.
- Incumbent must pass a sanctioned job compatibility/psychological examination. This position is subject to periodic physical agility test, psychological examination and medical evaluation under the medical surveillance programs.
Qualifications
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: providing a basic knowledge of laws and regulations; law enforcement procedures and operations in performing routine, recurring kinds of fixed post assignments, regulating access to buildings, governing rights of individuals, conducting security perimeter patrol.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/police-series-0083/
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.
Additional Conditions of Employment
Must successfully complete a designated entry level training for USMC Police Officers Course of Instruction (Basic Police Officer Course) conducted at a designated location in an academy setting where candidate will train alongside Marines. Candidate will meet all certifications requirements to include weapons certifications, CPR,AED, DoD and Joint Training regulations. Training may be conducted at a regional training facility.
You may be subject to interruptions from meals or other breaks while on duty.
Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. If incumbent is conducting law enforcement operations in navigable waters, incumbent must attend the Inland Boat Operator Training Program at FLETC or similar course.
May be required to respond to off base circumstances as directed by the installation commander, in accordance with USMC and DoD Policy.
As a first responder to chemical/biological attacks, must be able to train and wear personal protective equipment to include mask, suit, boots and gloves.
May conduct law enforcement operations in navigable waters, must attend the Inland Boat Operator Training Program course at management approved training facility.
This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements.
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 position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. You will be required to sign a DD-Form-2760, Qualification to possess firearms or ammunition.
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 position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
Education
Education cannot be used for Police Officer positions at the GS-06 and above
GS-05:Successfully completing a four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in Police Science or a comparable degree program related to the work of the position.
How to Apply
Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to:
SMBPLMSRMCHRORECRUITING@usmc.mil
Facsimile applications will not be considered.
All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.
Please include POLICE OFFICER and DE-12306860-24-SDS in the subject line of the email.
It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.
Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.