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POLICE OFFICER (INSTRUCTOR)

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command

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
03/24/2026 to 04/08/2026
Salary
$61,722 - $80,243 per year

A Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) of 2.49% will be added to the stated salary.

Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Vieques, PR
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Travel is dependent upon position description and availability of funding.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations.
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
No
Announcement number
DE-12917020-26-APR
Control number
862174900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. CITIZENS

Duties

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  • You will develop law enforcement approaches and methods of instructions to verify the curriculum meet course objectives.
  • You will serve as firearms range control officer in the operation of a range program for a Practical Weapons Course (PWC) or Firearms Training Systems (FATS).
  • You will propose career development plans (e.g., training requests, utilization proposals) to enhance career of law enforcement employees.
  • You will coordinate with other federal law enforcement instructors to develop different approaches and methods of instruction.
  • You will facilitate classroom studies for law enforcement personnel using instruction techniques or formats (e.g., role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, lectures).

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
  • 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.
  • Candidates for LEO positions must not have reached their 37th birthday by date of appointment. Information on exceptions and waivers can be found: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/140025_vol336.pdf.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • This is an overseas position. You will be subject to and must be able to satisfy the overseas requirements of the 26Jul12 DODI 1400.25 V1230: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025v1230.pdf
  • This position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States which could include remote or isolated sites. You may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • If eligible for permanent change of station, the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement to establish a Government time in service requirement of 12 months.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport and may be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country's laws/regulations.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment acknowledging receipt and understanding of the statement of living and working conditions for this location.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
  • 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.
  • You will be required 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

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-08) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties:
1) Applying law enforcement procedures to instruct on federal and local laws, traffic laws, established rules, regulations and legal authorities;
2) Preparing instructional methods and theories used in a Police officer's training environment and developing course materials and techniques to train law enforcement personnel.
3) Instructing investigative procedures, techniques and methods to resolve crimes and other incidents; and
This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for this position.

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

No basic education requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position has a selective placement factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. The selective placement factor is: This position has a Spanish language requirement. The position is located on Vieques, Puerto Rico, which is mostly a Hispanic community. The incumbent of the position must use tact and diplomacy in dealing with the highest level of civilian authorities on the island. Intermediate Spanish language skills are needed to communicate with local authorities.

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

Must graduate from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program.

Must currently possess Non-Lethal Weapons Instructor and Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor/Range safety Officer or equivalent. Must Currently possess or be able to obtain certification as EVOC Instructor, CPR Instructor and/or First Aid Instructor.

Must either currently possess or be able to obtain the qualification as an Antiterrorism Training Supervisor (AT TRASUP), or at a minimum be Journeymen Instructor Qualified.

Must either have graduated from or be able to attend and graduate from the Navy Instructor Training Course (NITC) NEC 805A, CIN# A-012-0077.

Must retain a motor vehicle driver license from the state of residence.

Required to carry firearms or other weapons authorized for their specific jurisdictions (i.e., applicable Navy, Federal, and State certifications) and required to re-familiarize themselves with authorized weapons periodically and demonstrate skill or proficiency in their use.

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.

Required to pass a yearly physical and continue to be physically fit. Required to pass Physical Agility Test (PAT).

Required to wear a uniform and comply with grooming standards.

Must qualify and maintain all basic patrolman qualification standards, so that in the event of heightened Force Protection Condition or other emergent situation which may require the member to stand a patrolman post.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement and Alternate Placement Programs.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.

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.

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

Tour of duty will be 24 months.

To learn more about the living and working conditions at this military installation and additional Non-Foreign Overseas information, please go to: https://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Overseas/Pages/default.aspx

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.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

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.

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.

Commander, Navy Installations Command

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Agency contact information

Juan Martinez
Phone
(757) 421-6398
Email
juan.l.martinez54.civ@us.navy.mil
Address
NAS JACKSONVILLE SEC DET
Naval Air Station
Jacksonville, FL 32212
US

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