POLICE Officer Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls, complaints, and other calls for service during watch.
• Conduct preliminary investigations of incidents aboard installations.
• Gather and analyze facts, seize and protect evidence, take statements, make diagrams, interview witnesses and other persons involved.
• Determine if facts warrant apprehension/detention or lesser actions.
• Perform law‑enforcement duties at fixed posts throughout the installation.
• Check identification cards, badges, vehicle decals and vehicles; inspect packages and personal belongings when admitting personnel into controlled areas.
• Set up and conduct checkpoints and roadblocks at various locations throughout the installation.
• Perform traffic‑law control and enforcement; direct movement of vehicles and pedestrians and observe and report traffic‑safety hazards.

• Must be a U.S. citizen and legally eligible for federal employment.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must pass a National Agency Check and local background check.
• Must successfully complete a pre‑appointment physical examination and meet medical standards for police officers.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license and a U.S. Government emergency vehicle operator’s license.
• Must undergo and pass a pre‑employment drug test (including marijuana) and be subject to random testing.
• Must be willing to work rotating shift schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, with potential overtime or night differential pay.
• Must successfully complete the U.S. Marine Corps Basic Police Officers Course (BPOC) and meet all certification requirements (weapons, CPR, AED, DoD, and Joint Training Regulations).
• Must be certified to carry a firearm or other weapons authorized for the jurisdiction and maintain firearm proficiency.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final SECRET security clearance prior to duty.
• Must maintain program height and weight appearance standards and wear the required uniform with proper grooming per Marine Corps orders/policies.
• Must pass a sanctioned physical agility test, medical evaluation, and periodic re‑tests; must also pass a job‑compatibility/psychological examination.
• If performing law‑enforcement operations in navigable waters, must attend the Inland Boat Operator Training Program or equivalent.

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS‑07 grade level (or GS‑06 for certain duties), demonstrating: maintaining order and protecting life and property; responding to emergency calls; subduing and disarming violent individuals; conducting investigative stops; gathering and analyzing facts; seizing and protecting evidence; interviewing witnesses; conducting preliminary investigations; advising violators of rights; processing accident scenes; determining warrant of apprehension/detention;
  
  presenting evidence in court.
• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS‑06 grade level (or GS‑05 for certain duties), demonstrating: responding to calls for police assistance and emergency help; enforcing traffic laws and issuing citations; conducting traffic stops and vehicle searches; subduing and restraining individuals; assisting accident victims with first aid; writing incident reports.

• Participation in the direct deposit pay program.
• Employment is subject to the E‑Verify employment verification check.
• Military retirement exemption: appointment of retired military members within 180 days of retirement is subject to 5 U.S.C. § 3326.
• Males born after 12‑31‑59 must register for Selective Service.
• Position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment and requires signing DD‑Form 2760.
• Must maintain a DD‑Form 2760 qualification to possess firearms or ammunition.
• Position is mission essential; the incumbent must ensure continuity of operations and complete essential tasks as directed by command.
• May be required to respond to off‑base circumstances as directed by the installation commander.
• Relocation expenses may be authorized as permitted by regulations.

Federal employment is covered by the applicable laws and policies regarding veteran's preference, annuitants, and the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. This announcement uses a certain personnel of the DoD direct‑hire authority. The selection of an annuitant is governed by the DoD and Navy policy on employment of annuitants. Veterans’ preference does not apply to this specific hiring authority but may be claimed with supporting documentation.