Lead Police Officer

LEAD POLICE OFFICER

Department of the Navy – Commander, Navy Installations

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.

Open & closing dates: 12/22/2025 to 12/26/2025

Salary: $59,081 to – $76,811 per year | Pay scale & grade: GS 8

Appointment type:
Permanent |

Work schedule:

Full‑time | Service:
Competitive | Promotion potential:
None

• 01 vacancies in the following location:
  Key West, FL
• Remote job
• No Telework eligible
• No Travel Required
• Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.
• Relocation expenses reimbursed – Yes. You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Supervisory status:
No | Security clearance:
Not required | Drug test:
Yes | Position sensitivity and risk:
Trust determination process | Financial disclosure | Bargaining unit status

• You will perform contingency actions in response to incidents, emergencies, and hostile actions (e.g., active shooter, hazardous materials spill, bomb threat).
• You will distribute and balance workload and rotations among police officers.
• You will administer anti‑terrorism, force protection, physical security, and law enforcement services for the protection of life and property.
• You will interview witnesses, take statements, secure crime scenes, seize and protect evidence, draft reports, create incident diagrams, and provide direction to other civilian and/or military law enforcement personnel as required.

• 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.
• 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 U.S. Code 3326.
• Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain a current valid U.S. driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty.
• Must 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.
• This is a Mission Essential position; must ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment drug test (including marijuana) is required; a tentative offer will be rescinded if you fail to report or fail the test.
• Must successfully complete a pre‑appointment physical examination.
• Must meet qualifications and be certified to carry a firearm; must maintain firearm proficiency.
• Must sign DD‑Form‑2760, Qualification to possess firearms or ammunition.
• Must wear an assigned uniform and display official designated items or accessories; must follow grooming standards.
• Must meet OPM hearing and vision requirements.
• Completion of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program is a condition of continued employment.

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:

• Performing advanced aspects of law enforcement, anti-terrorism, and physical security functions at military installations requiring use and deployment of specialized or advanced techniques, equipment, knowledge or training.
• Documenting law enforcement and security events and the issuance of citations.
• Coordinating with other law enforcement agencies during emergency…