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POLICE OFFICER

Department of the Navy
Naval Intelligence Activity
Office of Naval Intelligence

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/31/2026 to 06/01/2026
Salary
$70,623 to - $91,815 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 9
Location
9 vacancies in the following location:
National Maritime Intelligence Center, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DE-12876121-26-RWK
Control number
856064900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

DoD Military Reserve (MR)/National Guard (NG) Technician Preference eligibles, DoD Retained Grade Preference eligibles and All U.S. Citizens.

Duties

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  • You will perform and lead a full range of police operation duties to protect the facilities, perimeters, materials, equipment, personnel and information.
  • You will participate on emergency response teams and responds and mitigate incidents that threaten highly sensitive National Security interests.
  • You will prepare law enforcement related reports and forms, and other correspondence as necessary.
  • You will provide assistance to the shift supervisor in the planning and direction of assigned uniformed police officers engaged in day-to-day operations at Agency facilities.
  • You will be responsible for liaison and support to Federal, state, and local Agency regulations; manuals and standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to law enforcement and security/requirements and disciplines.
  • You will maintain law enforcement and safety certifications.

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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • This position may be subject to a Polygraph Examination.
  • This position may require a 2-year DCIPS Trial Period.
  • Must pass all annual sustainment and use of force training.
  • Must be physically able and skilled in handling of small arms to qualify with pistol, shotgun, and rifle annually.
  • Must pass pre-hire, initial, and annual medical, physical, and agility testing and requirements as directed by the command.
  • Must pass annual CPR and first aid certification course.
  • Must be mentally stable, have color vision and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and must obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
  • 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 position is considered Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS/GG-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as:

  1. Monitoring and patrolling perimeters (e.g., on foot or motor vehicle) to prevent unauthorized access.
  2. Identifying traffic or personnel by performing access control duties (e.g. inspect identification cards, badges, and vehicle decals).
  3. Apprehending or detaining suspects violating laws and regulations.
  4. Conducting criminal and security investigations in accordance with Federal and State laws and applicable regulations.
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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Upon appointment or within permitted scheduling must graduate from a Federal law enforcement training center (FLETC) or from a Navy-accepted law enforcement Police Academy.

You will be required to sign a continuing Service Agreement (CSA) prior to completion of the required Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP).


Completion of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) is a condition of employment. Employee will be required to sign a continuing service agreement prior to travel to the academy. Agreement to continue - CSA, Agency requires 36 months of continued employment after the completion of required training from the FLETC in accordance with Title 5 USC 4108 and 5 CFR410.309. Failure to voluntarily complete the length of employment requirement can subject employee to reimburse the agency for fees, such as the tuition and related fees, travel, and other special expenses (excluding salary) paid in connection with the training.

Physical Agility Test (PAT): Qualified applicants must pass a pre-hire PAT and are required to pass annually. This test will be used to screen qualified applicants for entry-level Police Officer positions.

All Police Officers will be required to meet the following minimum physical agility test standards pre-hire and annually:

  • Run 1.5 miles in 17:30 minutes
  • Execute 19 push-ups in two minutes
This position is covered under the Lautenberg Amendment.

Certain incentives (such as recruitment/relocation) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

This position is considered a uniformed, Key Emergency Essential position.

This position requires day, evening, and midnight shifts.

Duties include prolonged standing, walking, and light lifting.

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.

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be 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.

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