POLICE OFFICER (INSTRUCTOR)

Duties

• You will serve as training instructor for the organization and resource person in the instructional areas of law and evidence, terrorism, laws of arrest, search and seizure, firearm training and quals, basic criminology, accident investigation.
• You will exercise detention authority and follow established procedures to assist or perform search of persons and or vehicles to seize weapons, drugs, or evidence of a crime.
• You will conduct lecture discussions, guided conference, and demonstration methods to present law enforcement, investigation techniques, procedures, and practical application.
• You will provide classroom studies and instruction on practical use of law enforcement equipment, and the application of techniques.
• You will ensure all law enforcement personnel and security force personnel are in compliance with the agency's training standards and policies governing employee proficiency in the use and care of assigned firearms.
• You will coordinate, develop and maintain effective relationships with the training community of various Federal, state, and local law enforcement, intelligence, and security agencies.
• You will perform general law enforcement activities such as assisting the investigation of crimes, processing accident scenes, collecting evidence, and responding to emergency calls, complaints and other calls for service during watch.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position requires rotating shift work. Incumbent is subject to a 24-hour recall and will maintain a 24-hour recall notification number and is required to respond per installation policy/SOP.
• Call back and emergency overtime are regular requirements of this position. May be subject to interruption during meals and other work breaks while on duty.
• May be required to respond to off base circumstances as directed by the Installation commander, in accordance with USMC and DoD policy.
• Incumbent must pass sanctioned physical agility test and medical evaluation and pass periodic retests as required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and be able to maintain a U.S. Government emergency vehicle operator's license.
• Incumbent must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Incumbent is required to carry firearms or other weapons authorized for their jurisdictions and required to re-familiarize themselves with authorized weapons periodically and demonstrate skills/proficiency in their use.
• This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
• This is a Department of Navy Drug Testing Designated Position (TOP). Requires applicant to undergo pre- employment urinalysis requirements and sustainment drug testing.
• Must be able to use all police equipment, certify in radar detection and alcohol detection equipment, field sobriety tests, expandable or collapsible baton and obtain other certifications required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen; pass a National Agency Check and local background check.
• This position does not meet the definition of Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) and is excluded from coverage as a LEO for purposes of the Federal Retirement System Base Annuity IA W 5 CFR, Part 842, Subpart H.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• **Continued in the "Additional Information" Section**

Qualifications

GS-09: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying instructional methods and theories used in a formal Police Officer Training environment; Knowledge of effective ways to instruct investigative procedures, techniques, and methods to resolve crimes and other incidents; AND knowledge of developing lesson plans to meet training objectives .

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: .

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Conditions of Employment Continued:

• Must meet medical standards for police officers in DoD 6055.0SM and NMCPHC-TM OM 6260.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
• Overtime may be required.
• Required to wear a uniform and maintain appearance and grooming standards per Marine Corps orders/policies.
• Must successfully complete a designated entry level training for USMC Police Officers Course of Instruction (Basic Police Officers Course) conducted at a designated location in an academy setting where the candidate will train alongside Marines. Candidates will meet all certification requirements to include weapons certifications, CPR, AED, DOD and Joint Training regulations. Training may be conducted at a regional training facility.
• Must successfully complete the Marine Corps Range Safety Officer Course and Basic Instructor Certification Course within 1 year of employment.
• Must successfully complete National Incident Management System (NIMS), IS-300, IS- 200, and IS-700 within 2 years of employment.
• Must successfully receive certifications in the following within 2 years from date of employment: Non-Lethal Weapons Instructor, including Taser, Baton and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray; Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor; Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Instructor; Speed Measuring Instructor for Radar and Laser; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor; Gas Mask Fit Test.
• As first responders to chemical/biological attacks, must be able to train and wear personal protective equipment to include mask, suit, boots and gloves.
• If incumbent is conducting law enforcement operations in navigable waters, incumbent must attend the Inland Boat Operator Training Program at FLETC or similar course.