POLICE Offcier; Military DOG Handler Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Military Working Dog (MWD) Handler and function as a Law Enforcement Officer, performing law enforcement of federal and state criminal laws, protecting persons and property.
• Conduct investigations utilizing MWD to search for illegal narcotics, explosive devices and apprehend and take into custody suspected violators associated with crime committed.
• Perform on/off leash obedience and controlled aggression, utilizing MWD in congested areas.
• Handle a military working dog specialized in narcotics detection, explosive detection and patrol duties regarding all legal aspects pertaining to search and seizure and preservation of evidence.
• Plan special enforcement activities requiring utilization of military working dogs; responsible for safety of working dogs and personnel involved in MWD operations.
• Conduct searches of vehicles, vessels, aircraft, buildings, warehouses, luggage and/or open areas.
• Feed and groom assigned Military Working Dogs daily.
• Pursue and detain persons fleeing a crime scene or attempting to resist apprehension.

• Must be a US Citizen and 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.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must submit DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms before appointment.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license, be able to obtain/maintain a U.S. Government emergency vehicle operator's license, and an explosives driver's license.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. Offer rescinded if failure to report or pass.
• This is a Mission Essential position; must ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks considered essential to the mission.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment).
• Must sign DD-Form-2760, Qualification to possess firearms or ammunition.
• Appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• This is a drug testing designated position; required to undergo pre-employment urinalysis requirements and sustainment drug testing.
• Position subject to shift work; subject to 24‑hour recall, with a required 24‑hour recall notification number and may require overtime.
• Must maintain program height and weight appearance standards and be able to train and wear personal protective equipment (mask, suit, boots, gloves) as a first responder to chemical/biological attacks.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must meet medical standards for Police Officers in DoD  and NMCPHC-TM-OM 62.
• Required to wear a uniform and maintain appearance and grooming standards.
• Must use all police equipment, certify in radar and alcohol detection equipment, field sobriety tests, expandable or collapsible baton, and obtain other certifications required to accomplish law enforcement duties.
• Must carry firearms, meet qualifications and be certified to carry a firearm. Maintain firearm proficiency.
• Must pass a sanctioned agility test and medical evaluation and pass periodic re‑test as required.
• Must successfully complete the first available Working Dog Course at Lackland AFB, TX and maintain certification with Working Dog.
• This position does not meet the definition of law enforcement officer (LEO) and is excluded from coverage as LEO for purposes of the Federal Employment Retirement System‑Base Annuity IAW 5 CFR, Part 842, Subpart H.

• GS‑08:
  Resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to GS‑07 level in the Federal service or equivalent private or public sector experience: preparing and/or conducting demonstrations in reference to Military Working Dog handling; ensuring that MWD has training necessary to perform…