Police Officer

Commander, Navy Installations Command • Washington Navy Yard, DC

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About The Position

This public notice flyer notifies interested applicants of anticipated vacancies; applications are not accepted through the flyer, and there may or may not be positions filled from it. Applicants must follow the instructions in the “How to Apply” section to be considered. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to the flyer.

The Police Officer responds to and investigates complaints and enforces state and federal laws, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Department of Defense and Navy regulations, and installation directives and rules. The role enforces force protection standards, responds to alarms and emergency calls, and participates in antiterrorism events and training exercises. The officer uses electronic tactical police communications equipment, including mobile data terminals, to receive dispatches, respond to calls, and complete official reports. Duties also include traffic enforcement using specialized equipment and establishing checkpoints and roadblocks to support antiterrorism measures and motor vehicle safety.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level. Continued employment is conditional on successfully completing the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program. The employee must sign a continuing service agreement and complete 36 months of employment after the required training. The role is key/emergency-essential and mission-essential, requires wearing an assigned uniform and designated equipment, and may involve travel to domestic and overseas locations. Work may include nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, night differential, or other unusual duty hours.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit; new Department of the Navy employees must successfully complete E-Verify employment verification.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination, required mental and emotional stability screenings, a Physical Agility Test, and a physical fitness-for-duty test.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must meet qualifications and be certified to carry a firearm, maintain firearm proficiency, and sign DD Form 2760 regarding firearm or ammunition eligibility.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana testing, and is subject to random testing.
• Must complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; travel may be to CONUS and OCONUS locations and remote or isolated sites.
• Must wear an assigned uniform and designated items or accessories, and comply with installation grooming standards.
• Must complete at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level, including law enforcement, antiterrorism, and physical security functions using specialized techniques, equipment, knowledge, or training; documenting law enforcement and security events and issuing citations; and conducting security-related investigations, inquiries, or audits where neglect, action, or inaction could adversely affect installation security.
• Must successfully complete the FLETC Uniformed Police Training Program as a condition of continued employment.
• Must sign a continuing service agreement and complete 36 months of employment after required FLETC training; failure to complete the service obligation may require reimbursement of certain training-related expenses.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and investigate complaints while interpreting and enforcing applicable state and federal laws, the UCMJ, DoD and Navy regulations, and installation directives and rules.
• Enforce force protection standards and respond to alarms, emergency calls, and complaints.
• Participate in antiterrorism events and training exercises.
• Operate electronic tactical police communications equipment, including mobile data terminals, to receive dispatches, respond to calls, and complete official reports.
• Perform traffic law enforcement using specialized equipment such as radar and breathalyzers.
• Set up and conduct checkpoints and roadblocks throughout the installation in support of Random Anti-terrorism Measures and to reduce criminal activity and improve motor vehicle safety.
• Provide immediate and continuing support for combat operations or combat-essential systems as a key/emergency-essential employee.
• Help ensure continuity of operations and completion of mission-essential tasks.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits are described as a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible selectees.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed