Lead Police Officer

Commander, Navy Installations Command • Coronado, CA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

You will serve as a Lead Police Officer in the Force Protection Division of NAVBASE Coronado Security Department. You will perform force protection, antiterrorism, and sentry duties at installations or activities with significant operational assets. The role includes responding to and investigating complaints and enforcing applicable state and federal laws, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Department of Defense and Navy regulations, and installation directives, rules, and regulations. You will instruct employees in work tasks and techniques, provide reference materials and supplies, and distribute and balance workloads according to workflow or job specialization.

This is a mission-essential, key/emergency-essential position requiring rotating shifts and an uncommon tour that may include nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime, night differential, and unusual duty hours may be required. The position may require travel to locations in the continental United States and overseas, including remote or isolated sites, and responding to regional installations or off-installation emergencies. Employees must maintain firearm qualifications and proficiency, complete CPR and defibrillator training, and be trained to conduct Guardmount and pre- and post-watch training for other law enforcement personnel.

Completion of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Uniformed Police Training Program is a condition of continued employment. The employee must sign a 36-month continuing service agreement following required FLETC training. The role also requires successful completion of a mandated 40-hour Emergency Vehicle Operators Course to operate specified vehicles in support of operations.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and suitability for federal employment.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level, including law enforcement, physical security, antiterrorism, and force protection functions; use of specialized or advanced techniques, equipment, knowledge, or training; preliminary or ongoing incident investigations; and documentation of law enforcement and security events and citation issuance.
• Completion of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Uniformed Police Training Program as a condition of continued employment, with a 36-month continuing service agreement after training.
• Successful completion of a mandated 40-hour Emergency Vehicle Operators Course.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
• Must meet qualifications and be certified to carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency.
• Successful completion of a pre-appointment physical examination and pre-employment drug test; subject to random drug testing.
• Must be CPR certified and able to use a portable heart defibrillator where available.
• Ability to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods and travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites.
• Must be able to conduct Guardmount and pre- and post-watch training after completing required training and qualification.
• Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current federal employee applying for a GS position.
• Must participate in direct deposit; new Department of the Navy employees must pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must sign DD Form 2760 regarding qualification to possess firearms or ammunition.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must provide immediate and continuing support for combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.

Nice To Haves

• With additional training, qualification on police bicycles and rough-terrain vehicles such as ATVs and snowmobiles may be required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct employees in specific tasks and job techniques and provide written instructions, reference materials, and supplies.
• Distribute and balance workloads among employees in accordance with established workflow or job specialization.
• Respond to and investigate complaints.
• Interpret and enforce state and federal laws, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Department of Defense and Navy regulations, and installation directives, rules, and regulations.
• Perform force protection, antiterrorism, and sentry duties at installations or activities with significant operational assets.
• Conduct Guardmount and pre- and post-watch training for other law enforcement personnel.
• Maintain proficiency in responding to installation perimeter breaches, hostage situations, IED threats, active shooter incidents, bomb threats, counter-unmanned-system situations, suspicious packages, terrorist threats, natural disasters, civil disturbances, and other law enforcement incidents.
• Operate motor vehicles in support of operations and transport personnel and materials throughout the installation and on public roads.
• Respond to other military installations or off-installation events when directed, including disaster scenes and national emergencies.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Certain incentives, such as recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment, may be authorized for eligible selectees.

What This Job Offers

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