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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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