POLICE OFFICER

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
Must be determined suitable for federal employment
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• 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
• 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 will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test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 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.
• 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.
• This is a drug testing designated position
Required to undergo pre-employment urinalysis requirements and sustainment drug testing
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required.
• 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 be able to read, write, and speak English
You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• 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.
• 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 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
GS- 07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Assisting in the preparation and/or conducting of demonstrations in reference to Military Working dog handling, conducting searches of vehicles, vessels, aircraft, buildings, warehouses, luggage and/or open areas and performing on/off leash obedience, controlled aggression, utilizing Military Working Dogs
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/ 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
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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
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.
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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
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
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer
You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified
Please follow all instructions carefully
Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment
All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.
• Benefits Help A career with the U.S
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding
Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits
Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent
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