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Police Officer (Instructor)

Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy

This job in plain English

This is a notice of anticipated police officer instructor jobs with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy. The listed location is Meridian, MS, and the text also mentions an overseas position on Vieques, Puerto Rico. The work involves teaching law enforcement staff and running firearms training, with rotating shifts. This flyer only gives notice of possible openings, so applicants must follow the How to Apply directions and may not be considered for an actual job.

2 vacancies. Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply. You must be a U.S. citizen.

What you would do

  • Develop law enforcement teaching methods and check that course materials meet objectives.
  • Serve as firearms range control officer for a practical weapons or training systems range.
  • Propose career development plans for law enforcement employees.
  • Coordinate with other federal law enforcement instructors on teaching methods.
  • Teach law enforcement classes using role play, simulations, videos, and lectures.

Do you qualify for GS-9?

With experience: You need at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-08, the next lower grade. It must cover applying law enforcement procedures to teach laws and rules, preparing instruction methods and course materials, and teaching investigative techniques. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts.

With education: No basic education requirement is stated. You must still graduate from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Non-Lethal Weapons Instructor and Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor/Range Safety Officer, or equivalent, currently held
  • EVOC Instructor, CPR Instructor, and/or First Aid Instructor, held now or obtainable
  • Antiterrorism Training Supervisor (AT TRASUP), or at least Journeyman Instructor Qualified, held now or obtainable
  • Navy Instructor Training Course (NITC) NEC 805A, graduated or able to attend and graduate
  • Current valid U.S. driver's license and a state motor vehicle driver license

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, no more than 2 pages, showing employer, job title, duties, and accomplishments
  • Resume dates in month/year, plus hours per week for part-time experience
  • For federal jobs on your resume, include pay plan, series, and grade (for example GS-0201-09)
  • Transcripts or a list of courses, grades, and completion dates if you use education to qualify
  • Copies of any licenses, certificates, or credentials you claim
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • Statement of service on command letterhead if you are active duty

How you will be rated: HR reviews your resume and supporting documents to see whether you meet the listed qualifications. Qualified applicants go to the hiring manager, who may interview them. If you inflate your experience or qualifications, you may be found ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must show specific instructor work with dates, hours per week, and any federal pay plan, series, and grade.
  • The subject line in the How to Apply section says 26-MJP, but the announcement number says 27-MJP. Confirm the correct number with the agency before you send anything.
  • Include copies of every license, certificate, or transcript you claim, or you may be rated ineligible.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time with rotating shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime or night differential pay may apply. Tour of duty is 24 months.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Pay retention may be granted when certain conditions are met.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment
  • Must participate in direct deposit pay
  • E-Verify employment check for new Navy employees
  • Must not have reached 37th birthday by appointment date
  • Pre-appointment physical exam, then yearly physical and physical agility test
  • Pre-employment drug test including marijuana, with random testing later
  • Secret security clearance required before starting work
  • Overseas position; must meet DODI 1400.25 overseas requirements
  • Travel may include remote sites, on military and commercial aircraft
  • 12-month government service agreement if you get a permanent change of station
  • Must obtain and keep a U.S. passport; a visa may be required
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Sign Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment
  • Sign DD-2760 firearms form; domestic violence conviction bars firearm possession
  • Retired military members may be restricted for 180 days after retirement under 5 U.S.C. 3326
  • Must carry firearms and periodically re-qualify with them
  • Must wear a uniform and follow grooming standards
  • Intermediate Spanish required for the Vieques, Puerto Rico position

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$61,722 – $80,243 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-9 · General Schedule
Location
Meridian, Mississippi
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
2
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Police (0083)
Announcement
DE-13101557-27-MJP

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