Lead Police Officer

Commander, Navy Installations Command • Colts Neck, NJ

20d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a Lead Police Officer in the Department of the Navy at Naval Weapons Station Earle Security Detachment. The role performs law enforcement, physical security, antiterrorism, force protection, and sentry duties at installations or activities. It also includes investigating complaints and incidents, enforcing laws and regulations, and instructing employees in specific tasks and job techniques.

This is a key/emergency-essential position requiring immediate and continuing support for combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems. The position involves rotating shifts and an uncommon tour that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime, night differential, or unusual duty hours may be required. The employee must wear an assigned uniform and required equipment, maintain weapons qualifications, and meet applicable fitness and stability screening requirements. The employee must also be trained and qualified to conduct Guardmount and pre- and post-watch training for other law enforcement personnel. Completion of the FLETC Uniformed Police Training Program is a condition of continued employment.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit and complete the E-Verify employment verification process.
• Current federal employees applying for GS positions generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
• Must not have a disqualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence under the stated laws and must submit DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and required mental and emotional stability screening, physical ability testing, and fitness-for-duty testing.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana, and is subject to random testing.
• Must maintain applicable weapons qualification standards and comply with uniform, equipment, and grooming requirements.
• Must complete the mandated 40-hour Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) to qualify to operate motor vehicles.
• Must complete the FLETC Uniformed Police Training Program as a condition of continued employment and sign a continuing service agreement before academy travel.
• Must meet applicable military-retiree appointment restrictions and Selective Service registration requirements, if applicable.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level performing law enforcement, physical security, antiterrorism, and force protection functions; deploying specialized or advanced techniques, equipment, knowledge, or training; conducting preliminary or ongoing incident investigations; and documenting law enforcement and security events and issuing citations.
• A degree or other education qualification is not required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and investigate complaints while interpreting and enforcing laws and regulations.
• Instruct employees in specific tasks and job techniques, making written instructions, reference materials, and supplies available.
• Perform force protection, antiterrorism, and sentry duties at installations or activities.
• Detect and investigate unusual situations, take required action to resolve incidents, and request additional support when necessary.
• Conduct Guardmount and pre- and post-watch training for other law enforcement personnel once trained and qualified.
• Respond to other military installations in the region or off-installation events when directed, including disaster scenes or national emergencies.

Benefits

• The job description states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed