Police Officer GS-0083-6 / GS-0083-7

Duties

• 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.

Conditions of Employment

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

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: responding to calls for police assistance and emergency help, enforcing traffic laws and issuing citations for violations such as speeding; conducting traffic stops and vehicle searches, subduing and restraining individuals, assisting accident victims by providing first aid, and writing reports of incident.

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: maintaining order and protecting life and property; responding to emergency calls, complaints and other calls for service during the watch; subduing and disarming those who are doing violence to other persons; conducting investigative stops; gathering and analyzing facts; seizing and protecting evidence; interviewing witnesses and taking statements; conducting preliminary investigations; advising violators of rights; processing accident scene; determining whether facts warrant apprehension/detention or lesser action, and presenting evidence in court.

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.

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalent is required. 

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.

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.