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Job Title

Law Enforcement Officer

Job Description

Duties

• 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

• You must be a US Citizen. You must be determined suitable for federal employment. You must participate in the direct deposit pay program. You must be at least 18 years of age. You must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 pass a National Agency Check and local background check.
• 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.
• You must pass a sanctioned physical agility test and medical evaluation and pass periodic re-test as required. You must pass all sanctioned job compatibility/psychological examination.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You must meet medical standards for Police Officers in DOD 6055.05M and NMCPHC-TM-OM 6260.
• You must carry a firearm. You must meet the qualifications and be certified to carry a firearm. You will need to maintain firearm proficiency.
• If you are conducting law enforcement operations in navigable waters, you must attend the Inland Boat Operator Training Program at FLETC or similar course.
• You may be required to respond to off base circumstances as directed by the installation commander, in accordance with USMC and DOD policy.
• You must wear a uniform, maintain program height and weight appearance, and grooming standards per Marine Corps Orders/policies.
• 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.
• 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 must possess and maintain a valid state drivers license and be able to maintain a U.S. Government emergency vehicle operators license.
• 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.
• 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.
• Failure to meet conditions of employment may result in disciplinary action or termination.

Qualifications

GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level 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.

GS-06: Your resume must 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 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-05: Your resume must 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.

GS-04: Your resume must demonstrate at least 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-03) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Six months of general experience must include experience in administrative, clerical, technical, or military work that involved protecting property, equipment, data, or materials; or that involved making judgments based on the application of directions, rules, regulations, or laws; AND you must possess six months of specialized experience that provided knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property.

GS-03: Your resume must demonstrate at least 6 months of general experience that includes experience in administrative, clerical, technical, or military work that involved protecting property, equipment, data, or materials; or that involved making judgments based on the application of directions, rules, regulations, or laws.

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.

NOTE: Creditable specialized experience may have been gained in work on a police force; through service as military police officer; in work providing visitor protection and law enforcement in parks, forests, or other natural resource or recreational environments; in performing criminal investigative duties; or in other work that provided the required knowledge and skills.

This position has promotion potential to the GS-07 grade. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

Education

No substitution of education or training may be made for the required specialized experience at the GS-06 level or above. GS-05: Successful completion of a full 4