POLICE OFFICER (MILITARY WORKING DOG TRAINER)

Duties

• You will lead Working Dog and Military Working Dog training to ensure all subjected teams are capable and certified to perform all missions including inspections, investigations, law enforcement and security.
• You will evaluate assigned Working Dog teams on and off installation, determine training requirements, and develop optimum training plans specifically tailored toward improving weaknesses and enhancing proficiency.
• You will train all personnel involved in the training of narcotic and explosive detector dogs on the correct procedures involved in handling, security, accountability, and control of narcotic/explosive training aids.
• You will train Working Dog Handlers in the role of use of force associated with Working Dogs and ensure all patrol dog training exercises are conducted as safely as possible.
• You will train and lead explosive detector dog handlers in Bomb Threat clearing operations ensuring proper explosive handling procedures are followed throughout training.
• You will train and advise civilian and military police on the capabilities, limitations and support/security requirements of Working Dog Team to ensure proper integration of Working Dog teams into Military Police Operations.
• You will aid Kennelmaster in all Working Dog training and utilization records as well as weight and feed charts.
• You will perform various police duties with Working Dogs in absence of assigned kennelmaster to include response to investigations, interception of illegal narcotics, detection of explosives, and response to illegal activity on federal installations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license, emergency vehicle operator's license, and explosives driver's license.
• 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
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• The DON does not employ individuals for Law Enforcement Officer positions who have been convicted of a crime of domestic violence on or after 27 November 2002. You must submit DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms before appointment.
• Candidates for LEO positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment. Information on exceptions and waivers can be found: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/140025_vol336.pdf.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• This position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. You will be required to sign a DD-Form-2760, Qualification to possess firearms or ammunition.
• 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.
• Position is subject to shift work and 24-hour. Incumbent will maintain a 24-hour recall notification number and is required to respond per installation policy/SOP. May be subject to being interrupted from meal or 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 all weapons qualifications tests prior to assigned duties and responsibilities and must pass all re-qualifications as required.
• Must be eligible to meet established standard for transport of explosive materials to include passing an explosive material physical, completion of annual explosive/hazardous material training and obtain/maintain commercial hazard license.
• This position does not meet the definition of law enforcement officer (LEO) and is excluded from coverage as LEO for purposes of the Federal Employment Retirement System Base Annuity IAW 5 CFR. Pan 842, Subpart H.
• Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have a spleen. Must meet medical standards for police officers in DOD 6055.05M and NMCPHC-TM-OM 6260.
• This is a mission essential position. Overtime may be required. Must successfully complete the first available MWD Trainer/Kennel Master Course. Must have one and one-half years' experience working a WD/MWD.
• Required to wear uniform and maintain appearance and grooming standards per Marine Corps Orders/policies. Must maintain program height and weight appearance standards.
• Must successfully complete a designated USMC Police Officers Course of lnstruction and meet all certification requirements, to include weapons certifications. CPR, AED, DoD and Joint Training Regulations. May be conducted at a regional academy.
• As first responders to chemical/biological attacks, must be able to train/wear protective equipment: mask, suit, boots, and gloves. If enforcing law in navigable waters, must attend Inland Boat Operator Training Program at FLETC or similar course.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Using a body of laws and regulations related to law enforcement activities, dog handling/training operations, working dog procedures related to law enforcement practices and techniques; Applying safe handling, kennel care, and training aid accountability procedures; and evaluating team performance, identifying deficiencies, and developing corrective training.

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.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

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.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

The Department of the Navy uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit .

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:

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application:?1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:

This position requires rotating shift work.

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.

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.