Police Officer

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Police Officer - Law Enforcement Specialist to join our team at the U.S. Marine Corps. As a Police Officer, you will be responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining order on our military installations.

• Provide training and instruction to new police officers on law enforcement procedures and equipment usage.
• Enforce traffic laws and issue citations as necessary.
• Conduct investigative work, including gathering and analyzing facts, taking statements, and executing investigative techniques.
• Perform research and interview suspects, victims, and witnesses to resolve criminal activities.
• Perform law enforcement duties at fixed posts, including entry and exit gates, and possess apprehension/detention authority on a military installation.
• Ensure new police officers perform work according to guidelines and SOPs.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and pass a National Agency Check and local background check.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment and participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• This is a Department of Navy Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP) and requires pre-employment urinalysis and sustainment drug testing.
• Must meet medical standards for police officers in the DoD and wear a uniform and maintain appearance and grooming standards.
• New employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• The DON does not employ individuals for Law Enforcement Officer positions who have been convicted of a crime of domestic violence on or after November 27, 2002.
• This position does not meet the definition of law enforcement officer (LEO) and is excluded from coverage as LEO or purposes of the Federal Retirement System Base Annuity IAW 5 CFR, Part 842, Subpart H.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical exam and maintain program height and weight appearance standards.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required, and 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.
• Males born after must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must be 18 years of age or older prior to start of employment and be able to read, write, and speak English.
• 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 requires the employee to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• Employees are subjected to a pre-employment background check and ongoing background checks to affirm employability as a Police Officer.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to maintain a U.S. Government emergency vehicle operator's license.
• This is a Mission Essential position, and 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.
• Must pass a sanctioned physical agility test and medical evaluation and pass periodic retests as required.
• Must be able to use all police equipment, certify in the use of radar detection and alcohol detection equipment, field sobriety tests, expandable/collapsible baton, and obtain certifications to accomplish the duties of a law enforcement officer.
• Must pass all weapons qualifications prior to assigned duties and responsibilities and pass all re-qualifications as required.
• You must complete the MCPA FTO Course (Train-the-Trainer) or USMC approved equivalent course prior to conducting FTO assignments.

• 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.
• 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.

No substitution of education or training may be made for the required specialized experience at the GS-06 level or above.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Employee is required to wear an assigned uniform and display official designated items or accessories to include additional required equipment. 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. May be required to respond to off-base circumstances as directed by the installation commander, in accordance with USMC and DoD policy. If incumbent is conducting law enforcement operations in navigable waters, incumbent must attend the Inland Boat Operating Training Program at FLETC or a similar course. Failure to meet conditions of employment may result in disciplinary action or termination. 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 for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. 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.