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LEAD POLICE OFFICER with Security Clearance

Department Of Navy
New Orleans, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2026
Duties

  • You will instruct Field Training Officers (FTO), trainees and police officers on tasks and techniques and provide written instructions, reference materials and supplies; provide on-the-job training to new FTO's.
  • You will assist in planning and directing of watch activities; prepare absentee reports and watch schedules/lists.
  • You will receive reports, maintain desk journals, ensure accuracy of paperwork, maintain key control for buildings and vehicles, issue specialized equipment and checking detention cell.
  • You will distribute and balance the workload and rotations among FTOs and police officers; ensure work is finished by end of shift and work is performed according to guidelines.
  • You will monitor calls received, ensure appropriate number of vehicles are dispatched to crime/incident scene. Make on-the-spot decisions on out-of-the-ordinary incidents.
  • You will monitor field activities and provide technical guidance/assistance/instruction to police officers; provide technical advice/guidance to police officers on the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations.
  • You will inspect police activities aboard onboard installation to ensure compliance with policies and procedures; inspect physical security of areas, evaluates situations and conditions, identifies deficiencies and recommend corrective actions.
  • You will check on work progress, review incident reports for accuracy; gather and compile statistical information that illustrates criminal activity/trend. Requirements 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
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • 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. You must meet medical standards for Police Officers in DOD 6055.05M and NMCPHC-TM-OM 6260.
  • 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 is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
  • 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.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination. You must meet medical standards for Police Officers in DOD 6055.05M and NMCPHC-TM-OM 6260.
  • You must pass a sanctioned physical agility test and medical evaluation and pass periodic re-test as required. You must maintain program height and weight appearance standards.
  • You must pass all sanctioned job compatibility/psychological examination.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret 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.
  • You must pass a National Agency Check and local background check. You must be at least 18 years of age. You must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • You are required to use all police equipment, certify in the use of radar and alcohol detection equipment, filed sobriety tests, expandable or collapsible baton, and obtain other certification required to accomplish law enforcement duties. Qualifications 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. 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. GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector 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. Specialized experience for this position is assisting in the planning and directing of watch activities, preparing absentee reports and watch schedules/lists; deploying police officers on motorized, bicycle, or walking patrols; directing police officers at fixed posts; controlling vehicle and personnel access to the installation; instructing field training officers; monitoring and maintaining criminal activity statistics; receiving reports, maintaining desk journals and ensuring accuracy of paperwork submitted. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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. Creditable specialized experience may have been gained in work on a police force; through service as a military police officer; in work providing visitor protection and law enforcement in parks, forests, or other natural resource or recreational environments; in performing criminal investigative duties; or in other work that provided the required knowledge and skills. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:
  • You are required to carry a firearm. You must pass all weapons qualifications prior to assigned duties and responsibilities and you must pass all re-qualifications.
  • You are required to wear a uniform and maintain appearance and grooming standards per Marine Corps orders/policies. Failure to meet conditions of employment may result in disciplinary action or termination.
  • Must satisfactorily pass the Police Applicant Suitability Review (PASR) investigation
  • This position requires rotating shift work and you are subject to 24-hr recall and will maintain a 24-hr notification number and required to respond per installation policy/SOP. Subject to interruptions from meal or other work breaks while on duty.
  • This position does not meet the definition of law enforcement officer (LEO) and is excluded from coverages as LEO for purposes of Federal Employment Retirement System-Base Annuity IAW 5 CFR, Part 8412, Subpart H.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. You may be required to respond to off base circumstances as directed by the installation commander, in accordance with USMC and DOD policy. Education No substitution of education or training may be made for the required specialized experience. Additional information Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement. All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed. Recruitment incentives may be authorized to eligible new hires This is a bargaining unit position. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. The Department of the Navy uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit . If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. 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: This position is subject to work an unc

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