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POLICE OFFICER

Department of the Navy
U.S. Marine Corps
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Summary

You will serve as a POLICE OFFICER in the Provost Marshal Office/Marine Corps Police Department of MARINE CORPS BASE.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
03/24/2025 to 03/28/2025
This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$55,328 to - $71,932 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 8
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Camp Lejeune, NC
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
ST-12687869-25-JDH
Control number
833963700

Duties

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  • You will serve as a full range Police and Special Reaction Team Officer ranging from identifying and enforcing minor violations to identifying, investigating, and apprehensions in felony crimes.
  • You will serve as a member of the (Special Reaction Team (SRT) that may serve as a designated marksman/observer and as a member of a building entry team.
  • You will perform building entry in order to affect suspect apprehension and/or evacuate bystanders from the area to prevent/reduce the likelihood of collateral damage.
  • You will perform building assaults, using close quarters battle skills; perform hostage rescue or other missions of Special Reaction Team (SRT).
  • You will provide high-ground, perimeter security, and utilize other security techniques against snipers and others.
  • You will provide controlled assault firepower in certain non-riot situations such as barricaded suspects and/or secure the safe release of hostages.
  • You will provide support during investigations by performing surveillance, providing assistance on drug raids, search warrants and apprehensions.
  • You will gather information/intelligence as an ongoing responsibility form the beginning of an incident until its resolution.
  • You will protect property, equipment and prevent the escape of suspects and/or resolve high-risk situations with a minimum loss of life, injury, and property damage.
  • You will rescue officers and citizens captured or endangered by gunfire.
  • You will stabilize situations involving high-risk suicidal subjects.
  • You will take statements for victims, suspects, and witnesses, to include asking questions to clarify conflicting statements.
  • You will prepare detailed reports, forms, and citations concerning all incidents and action taken.
  • You will follow procedures for detaining suspects, making apprehensions and processing suspects.
  • You will be using computer equipment and specialized, web-based law enforcement computer programs and use databases, including CLEOC and spreadsheets to enter data, retrieve data etc.
  • You will perform specialized training to prepare for a variety of serious or specialized incidents.
  • You will communicate orally and in writing to effectively articulate facts and information.
  • You will execute appropriate actions to protect lives, to include hostages, police personnel, bystanders, and suspects.
  • You will form an inner perimeter to isolate and contain incidents.

Requirements

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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. Must be 18 years of age.
  • Work includes assignment to rotating shift, including weekends and holidays, subject to 24-hour recall and maintain a 24-hour recall notification number and is required to respond. Call back and emergency overtime required.
  • This is a Department of Navy Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP). Required to undergo pre-employment urinalysis requirements and sustainment drug testing.
  • 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.
  • Candidate will meet all certification requirements to include weapons certifications. CPF, AED, DoD and Joint Training regulations. Training may be conducted at a regional training facility.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. Must maintain program height and weight standards. Required to wear a uniform and maintain appearance and grooming standards per Marine Corps Orders/policies
  • Must pass a National Agency Check and local background check. Must be able to read, write and speak English. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • 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.
  • 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 must meet the qualifications and be certified to carry a firearm. You will need to maintain firearm proficiency.
  • 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 pass a sanctioned physical agility test and medical evaluation and pass periodic retests as required. Must meet medical standards for Police Officers in DoD 6055.05M and NMCPHC-TM-0M 6260.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license; and be able to maintain a U.S. Government emergency vehicle operator's license.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

GS-08: Your resume must also 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: that provided knowledge of law enforcement operations; gathering intelligence; innovative investigative procedures and techniques, and the use of sophisticated police equipment and weapons for detecting, investigating and resolving crimes and other incidents that are beyond the scope or requirements for solution by regular Police Officers such as performing building and high-ground assaults, perimeter security, serving as a member of a building entry team; utilizing security techniques against snipers, resolving high-risk situations, and providing support to criminal investigations by performing surveillance, assistance on drug raids, search warrants, and apprehensions

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/

Conditions of Employment Continued:
Must successfully complete a designated designated USMC Police Officers Course of Instruction and meet all certification requirements, to include weapons certification, CPR, AED, DOD and Joint Training Regulations. Training may be conducted at a regional training facility.

You 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.

You must pass a 1st class Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test Standard as a pre-hire requirement and an annual requirement thereafter. This test consists of two parts; the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) successfully completed between 1 January through 30 June and the Combat Fitness Test (CFT) successfully completed between 1 July and 31 December. SRT members are exempt from the requirement of the Physical Agility Test (PAT). a medical physical evaluation is required for pre-hire and must pass a re-test annually.

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. Overtime may be required. This position requires rotating shift work.

Required to meet the pre-requisites to attend the SRT course and successfully complete SRT course.

Education

Education cannot be used for Police Officer positions at the GS-06 and above

Additional information

COVID VACCINATION INFORMATION: To comply with the recent preliminary nationwide injunction on Executive Order 14043, Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees, the Department of the Navy is not taking any action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement. New hires will need to provide their vaccination status as well as comply with workplace safety protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.

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.

If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center.

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

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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified (BQ) at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criterial for the specified position.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
  • CRITICAL INCIDENT RESPONSE
  • SECURITY


You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

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