POLICE OFFICER

To qualify for this GS-3/4 POLICE OFFICER position, your resume must demonstrate at least 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience at the GS-03 level or equivalent. Specialized experience includes independently handling law enforcement duties, investigating minor crimes, managing traffic incidents, and implementing anti-terrorism and physical security techniques.

• GS-04: At least 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience equivalent to GS-03.
• Specialized experience: independently handling law enforcement duties, investigating minor crimes, managing traffic incidents, enforcing laws with less supervision.
• Experience exercising judgment in resolving common incidents.
• Experience implementing anti-terrorism, physical security, and investigative techniques for preliminary inquiries.
• Completion of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program is a condition of continued employment.
• Education substitution: GS-04 requires 2 years above high school; GS-03 requires 6 months general experience combined with 1 year above high school.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test (including marijuana).

Perform traffic law enforcement using radar, breathalyzer, and other specialized equipment.

• Conduct investigative stops, question, detain, and take appropriate action to resolve incidents.
• Use computer systems and web-based law enforcement programs to query vehicle registrations and law enforcement data.
• Perform force protection, anti-terrorism, and sentry duties at installations with significant assets and large populations.
• Operate, monitor, and assess sensor systems for the command.
• Defend installation personnel, equipment, and resources from terrorist threats or hostile attacks.
• Enforce laws and regulations with progressively less supervision.
• Support higher-level investigations through preliminary inquiries.

Must participate in direct deposit pay program.

• New employees must pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Time-in-grade: one year at next lower grade level for current federal employees.
• Must submit DD Form 2760 (Qualification to Possess Firearms) before appointment.
• Must not have been convicted of domestic violence crime on or after 27 November 2002.
• Must complete pre-appointment physical examination.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid US driver's license.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) and be subject to random testing.

Complete federal benefits package including health insurance, retirement, and paid leave.

• Eligibility for benefits depends on position type and work schedule.
• Access to Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program.
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching.
• Life insurance coverage through Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance (FEGLI).
• Annual and sick leave accrual.
• Potential for recruitment incentives or relocation expense reimbursement (subject to funding).

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

• Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
• A tentative offer will be rescinded if pre-employment requirements are not met.
• You may opt-in to make your resume available to other hiring managers in the agency for 180 days.
• Federal annuitant selection is subject to DoD policy.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position is Key/Emergency-Essential and requires immediate support for combat operations.
• Contact the DON Employment Information Center at [email protected] for questions.
• Address: NAVBASE SAN DIEGO SEC DET, Naval Base San Diego, Security Detachment, San Diego, CA 92136-5084.

The Department of the Navy (DON) is a federal agency responsible for naval operations and national defense. NAVBASE SAN DIEGO SEC DET is the security detachment at Naval Base San Diego, ensuring the safety and protection of personnel, equipment, and resources. This POLICE OFFICER role is part of the security team that safeguards one of the Navy's largest installations on the West Coast. NAVBASE SAN DIEGO SEC DET is named as the hiring organisation for the POLICE OFFICER post.