POLICE OFFICER

Summary You will serve as a POLICE OFFICER (Military Working Dog Handler) in the Provost Marshal Office/Marine Corps Police Department of MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON
Duties
• You will serve as a Military Working Dog Handler and function as a Law Enforcement Officer performing law enforcement of federal and state criminal laws, protecting persons and property..
• You will conduct investigations utilizing MWD to search out illegal narcotics, explosive devices and apprehend and take into custody suspected violators associated with crime committed.
• You will perform on/off leash obedience, controlled aggression, utilizing Military Working Dog in congested areas.
• You will handle a military working dog specialized in narcotics detection, explosive detection and patrol duties regarding all legal aspects pertaining to search and seizure and preservation of evidence.
• You will plan special enforcement activities requiring utilization of military working dogs; responsible for safety of working dogs and personnel involved in military working dog operations.
• You will conduct searches of vehicles, vessels, aircraft
buildings, warehouses, luggage and/or open areas.
• You will feed and groom assigned Military Working Dogs daily.
• You will pursue and detain persons fleeing a crime scene or attempting to resist apprehension
Requirements Conditions of Employment
• Must be a US Citizen; pass a National Agency Check and local background check
Must be 18 years of age or older prior to start of 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
• 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.
• You must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain/maintain a U.S
Government emergency vehicle operator's license, and an explosives driver's license.
• 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 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.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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 subject to shift work; subject to 24-hour recall and will maintain a 24-hour recall notification number and is required to respond, subject to being interrupted from meal or other work breaks while on duty
Overtime may be required.
• Must maintain program height and weight appearance standards
As a first responder to chemical/biological attacks, must be able to train and wear personal protective equipment to include ask, suit, boots and gloves.
• Must meet medical standards for Police Officers in DoD 6055.055 and NMCPHC-TM-OM 6260
Required to wear a uniform and maintain appearance and grooming standards.
• You must be able to use all police equipment, certify in radar and alcohol detection equipment, field sobriety tests, expandable or collapsible baton, and obtain other certifications required to accomplish law enforcement duties.
• You must carry firearms
You must meet the qualifications and be certified to carry a firearm
You will need to maintain firearm proficiency.
• 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.
• Incumbent must pass a sanctioned agility test and medical evaluation and pass periodic re-test as required
Failure to meet conditions of employment may result in disciplinary action or termination.
• Must successfully complete the first available Working Dog Course at Lackland AFB, TX and maintain certification with Working Dog.
• Must have a spleen.
• 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, PArt 842, Subpart H
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
GS- 08: 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: Preparing and/or conducting demonstrations in reference to Military Working dog handling, ensuring that Military Working Dog has training necessary to perform all patrol/narcotic/explosive functions involved with police and preliminary investigative work
Conducting searches of vehicles, vessels, aircraft, buildings, warehouses, luggage and/or open areas
Performing on/off leash obedience, controlled aggression, utilizing Military Working Dog in congested areas
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/police-series-0083/ 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
Additional Conditions of Employment:
Must complete a designated USMC Police Officer Course of Instruction and meet all certification requirements, weapons certifications, CPR, AED, DoD and Joint Training Regulations, etc
Training may be conducted at a regional training facility
You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift
Must be able to use all police equipment, certify in the use of radar detection and alcohol detection equipment, field sobriety tests, expandable or collapsible baton and obtain other certifications required to accomplish the duties of a law enforcement officer
If conducting law enforcement operations in navigable waters, incumbent must attend the Inland Boat Operator Training Program at FLETC or similar course
Must be eligible to meet established standards for transport of explosive materials related to the performance of their duties to include; passing an explosive material physical, completion of annual explosive/hazardous material training and obtain/maintain, if applicable, appropriate commercial hazard license
Education **No substitution of education or training may be made for the required specialized experience.** 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
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 www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf 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
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 applicati

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