Police Officer (Instructor)

Commander, Navy Installations Command • Naval Air Station Oceana, VA

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About The Position

The Police Officer (Instructor) serves in the Security Department of Naval Air Station Oceana Security Detachment. The role delivers law enforcement instruction through lectures, discussions, guided conferences, demonstrations, and practical application sessions. The instructor monitors personnel for compliance with agency standards and policies on proficiency in the use and care of assigned firearms, proposes career development plans, coordinates instructional methods with other federal law enforcement instructors, and explains policies, goals, procedures, and regulations to assigned personnel.

The position may be filled at the GS-07 or GS-08 grade level. It requires rotating shifts and may involve an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as overtime, night differential, or other unusual duty hours. The position is mission-essential and key/emergency-essential, and may require travel to domestic or overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites. Employees must complete the FLETC Uniformed Police Training Program and agree to 36 months of continued service after completing the required training.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit and successfully complete the E-Verify employment verification process.
• Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date when applying as a current federal employee for a GS position.
• Must not have a disqualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence; must submit DD Form 2760 and be qualified and certified to carry a firearm and maintain firearm proficiency.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and pre-employment drug test, and be subject to random drug testing.
• Must obtain and maintain a current valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must be able to travel, including on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods, and may travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations, including remote or isolated sites.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Must complete the FLETC Uniformed Police Training Program as a condition of continued employment and sign a continuing service agreement requiring 36 months of employment after training.
• For GS-08: At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-07, including preparing law enforcement course materials, providing up-to-date information to students, conducting instruction and practical sessions, and identifying students' training needs and ensuring training is scheduled and completed.
• For GS-07: At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS-06, including preparing law enforcement course materials, providing up-to-date information to students, and conducting lectures, discussions, and conferences.
• Rotating shift work is required; the position may require nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, night differential, and unusual duty hours.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if a male born after December 31, 1959.

Responsibilities

• Present law enforcement training using lectures, discussions, guided conferences, demonstrations, and practical application sessions.
• Monitor law enforcement personnel to ensure compliance with standards and policies governing proficiency in the use and care of assigned firearms.
• Propose career development plans, including training requests and utilization proposals, for law enforcement employees.
• Coordinate with other federal law enforcement instructors to develop instructional approaches and methods.
• Explain policies, goals, procedures, and regulations to assigned law enforcement personnel.
• Ensure mission-essential continuity of operations and completion of tasks designated as essential to the mission.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type.
• Eligible selectees may be authorized recruitment, relocation, or student loan repayment incentives.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized; PCS is not authorized.

What This Job Offers

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