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Police Officer (Instructor)

Department of Defense
Defense Logistics Agency

Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

This position has been designated as an Essential Position (e.g., snow emergency days, holidays, increased security periods, national emergency). The position cannot be vacated during war or national emergency without seriously impairing the mission. Assignments may be performed at any job site within the organization.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/12/2026 to 02/20/2026
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$72,418 to - $94,146 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Tracy, CA
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
7
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
DLADSS-26-12886334-DHA
Control number
857570100

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Clarification from the agency

This is a Direct Hiring Authority Notice open to the Public using the Department of Defense (Certain DoD Personnel) DHA.

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Duties

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  • As a Police Officer (Instructor) you will be responsible for the following duties:
  • Manages the activities of various officers performing the Field Training Officer (FTO) functions in DLA Installation Management.
  • Manages the Field Training Officers (FTOs) as they provide routine, repetitive required course material to augment formal required training, and provide standard orientation for new police officers.
  • Assess training needs for FTOs and develops in-house training programs to augment formal training received.
  • Distributes and balances the workload among employees in accordance with established work flow and assures timely accomplishment of the assigned workload.
  • Patrols DLA installation and property to prevent crime, protect life and property, and enforce local regulations and laws.
  • Orders, issues, and maintains accountability of police equipment to assigned personnel.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
  • Preemployment Physical Requirement: Required - Physical Fitness testing MUST be conducted at one of the following DLA sites: New Cumberland, PA; Richmond, VA; Ft Belvoir, VA; Columbus, OH; Tracy, CA. Travel to/from is at the candidate's expense.
  • Licenses Required: Valid State Driver License
  • Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
  • LAUTENBERG NOTICE: Title 18 U.S.C. Sections 921/922, automatically prohibits anyone who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, anyone subject to domestic violence protective order is not eligible for this position.
  • Investigation of Fitness: A character investigation may be conducted on applicants selected for employment.
  • Training Requirements: Individual must attend and successfully complete within one-year of employment the basic police officer training course at the Federal Law enforcement Training Center or Department of the Army Civilian Policy Academy.
  • Firearm Requirements: The incumbent must quality initially and on an annual basis with their assigned weapon to maintain employment. Employees will be given three opportunities to quality to maintain employment.
  • Psychological/Physical Requirements: Before hiring the incumbent must successfully complete a battery of physical and psychological testing.
  • Physical Fitness Requirements: Individuals must pass an initial and annual physical fitness test in order to maintain employment.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Policer Officer (Instructor), your resume and supporting documentation must support:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-07 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

  • Practical knowledge of instructional techniques and principles and concepts to make classroom presentation following established course materials for simple subjects or to review comments or surveys to recommend changes in curricula or various aspects of the assigned training programs.
  • Experience that provided knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property.
  • Ability to develop training classes and maintain training records using a variety of computer programs (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, etc.)

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Physical Demands
The work requires considerable physical exertion involving walking, bending, running or prolonged standing and occasional
climbing and working in stressful situations. Must be able to complete with a passing score an annual physical fitness test.

Work Environment
Work is performed inside of facilities and vehicles as well as outdoors in inclement weather, well-lighted and dark areas, and
with friendly and hostile people. Possible exposure to high risk and danger when confronting employee/suspects involving
assault, breach of peace and more serious crimes. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as
masks, coats, safety shoes, goggles, hearing protection and/or gloves.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Information regarding DLA Police Officer positions to include qualification and training requirements, allowances and other amenities can be found at: http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InstallationSupport/DoingBusinesswithInstallationSupport/DLAPolice/

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.

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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.

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Flexibility
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress-Tolerance
  • Teamwork
Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a DoD Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

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