Police Officer (Field Training Officer)

U.S. Marine Corps • Albany Marine Corps Logistics Base, GA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Police Officer (Field Training Officer) serves in the Provost Marshal Office/Marine Corps Police Office at MCLB Albany, Georgia. The role provides field training and instruction to new police officers under the Field Training Officer (FTO) Field Training Program, monitors their work in the field, and ensures they follow applicable guidelines and standard operating procedures. The officer also performs law-enforcement and investigative duties on a military installation, including traffic enforcement, responding to calls, investigating crimes and incidents, and apprehending or detaining suspects. The position carries a firearm and has apprehension and detention authority on the installation.

This is a key/emergency-essential position requiring support for combat operations or combat-essential systems. It involves rotating shift work, an uncommon tour that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, and 24-hour recall. The officer must maintain a current U.S. driver’s license, meet physical and other appointment requirements, and complete required police, field-training, weapons, and related certifications. If conducting operations in navigable waters, the officer must complete an approved boat-operator course.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band, demonstrating law-enforcement training and instruction, equipment use, and law-enforcement procedures.
• Experience responding to emergency calls, complaints, and other calls for service during a watch.
• Experience enforcing traffic laws and issuing traffic citations.
• Experience subduing and disarming people committing violence against others and administering first aid.
• Experience gathering and analyzing facts, seizing and protecting evidence, taking witness statements, advising violators of their rights, conducting investigative stops, and conducting preliminary investigations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old; must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must meet program height, weight, and appearance standards and be found suitable for federal employment.
• Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current federal employee applying for a GS position.
• Must not have a disqualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence; must submit DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms, before appointment and sign the required firearms qualification form.
• Candidates for law-enforcement positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by the appointment date, subject to applicable exceptions and waivers.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and pre-employment drug test, including marijuana testing; subject to random testing.
• Must obtain and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Must complete the MCPA FTO Course (Train-the-Trainer) or a USMC-approved equivalent before assignment.
• Must successfully complete a USMC Police Officers Course of Instruction and meet certification requirements, including weapons, CPR, AED, DoD, and Joint Training Regulations requirements.
• Must be able to use police equipment and obtain certification in radar detection and alcohol detection equipment, field sobriety tests, expandable or collapsible baton, and other required law-enforcement certifications.
• Must be able to train and wear personal protective equipment, including a mask, suit, boots, and gloves, as a first responder to chemical or biological attacks.
• Must participate in the direct-deposit pay program; males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must complete Inland Boat Operator Training at FLETC or a similar course if conducting operations in navigable waters.
• Must be available for shift work and 24-hour recall; work may be interrupted during meal or other breaks, and off-base response may be required as directed.
• Must provide immediate and continuing support as a key/emergency-essential employee.
• New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Retired military members appointed to a civilian position within 180 days of retirement are subject to applicable statutory provisions.

Responsibilities

• Instruct new police officers in their tasks, techniques, and law-enforcement procedures, providing written instructions, reference materials, and supplies.
• Train new police officers in accordance with the Field Training Officer (FTO) Field Training Program.
• Monitor new officers’ field activities and provide guidance, assistance, and instruction.
• Make recommendations regarding new officers’ performance and behavior.
• Provide technical advice and guidance on enforcing laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure new police officers perform work according to applicable guidelines and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct investigative work using investigative procedures and techniques to detect, investigate, and resolve crimes and incidents.
• Research incidents; interview suspects, victims, and witnesses; and use investigative techniques to resolve criminal activity and apprehend or detain suspects.
• Gather and analyze facts, take statements, seize and protect evidence, and conduct preliminary investigations.
• Enforce traffic laws and issue traffic citations.
• Perform law-enforcement duties at fixed posts, including installation entry and exit gates.
• Respond to emergency calls, complaints, and other calls for service during the watch.
• Subdue and disarm people who are committing violence against others and administer first aid.
• Advise violators of their rights and conduct investigative stops.
• Carry a firearm and exercise apprehension and detention authority on the military installation.
• Maintain a 24-hour recall notification number and respond according to installation policy and standard operating procedures.
• Respond to off-base circumstances when directed by the installation commander, consistent with USMC and DoD policy.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type.
• Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or recruitment incentives, depending on funding and policy.

What This Job Offers

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