Police Officer

What you would do

• Determine the shortest and safest routes to and from destinations.
• Respond to emergency calls, complaints, and other calls for service.
• Perform law enforcement duties at fixed posts, such as entry and exit gates.
• Warn or use force to restrain and apprehend violators.
• Issue military citations for violations of laws and regulations.
• Monitor unusual situations through personal or electronic surveillance.

Do you qualify for GS-3 (up to GS-7)?

With experience: You need at least six months of general experience. This can be administrative, clerical, technical, or military work that involved protecting property, equipment, data, or materials, or making judgments by applying rules, regulations, or laws. The announcement does not tie this experience to a specific grade level.

With education: One year of study at an accredited school above high school, with at least 6 semester hours of study related to police work. Education can also be combined with experience to equal six months. Completing a police academy or similar course with at least 40 classroom hours may count for up to 6 months of general experience.

Licenses and certifications you need:

• Valid state driver's license
• U.S. Government emergency vehicle operator's license
• Firearm certification and ongoing firearm proficiency
• CPR and AED certification
• Completion of the USMC Basic Police Officers Course (BPOC)

How to apply well

What to send:

• Complete resume, no more than 2 pages and legible
• Resume showing employer, job titles, duties, and dates (month and year) for each job
• Hours per week for any job that was less than full time
• Pay plan, series, and grade for any relevant federal job
• Transcripts or a list of courses with grades, completion dates, and semester hours if you claim education
• Copy of any license, certificate, or professional membership you claim
• DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference, though it does not apply under this hiring authority
• Statement of service on command letterhead if you are on active duty

How you will be rated: Your resume and supporting documents are rated on how well they show you meet the qualifications. Qualified applicants are referred to the hiring manager, and interviews may be held. Claiming more experience or qualifications than you have can make you ineligible, and incomplete packages or errors can lead to an ineligible rating.

Tips for this job:

• Show your six months of general experience on your resume with dates, hours per week, and duties for each job.
• If you claim education, send transcripts or a course list with grades, dates, and semester hours from accredited schools only.
• Email your resume to smb_bdgp_mcpd_recruitment@usmc.mil with POLICE OFFICER and DE-12879370-26-MMH in the subject line, since faxes are not accepted.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Rotating shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime or night differential pay may apply, and duty hours may be unusual.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for eligible selectees. The listing says relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

• U.S. citizen
• At least 18 years old
• Able to read, write, and speak English
• Determined suitable for federal employment
• National Agency Check and local background check
• Police Applicant Suitability Review (PASR) investigation
• Pre-employment drug test, including marijuana, with random testing later
• Pre-appointment physical meeting police medical standards
• Physical agility test and psychological examination, with periodic retests
• Participation in direct deposit pay
• E-Verify check for new Navy and Marine Corps employees
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12-31-59
• Must sign DD-2760 under the Lautenberg Amendment about firearm possession
• Interim or final SECRET security clearance
• Rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must maintain height and weight standards and wear a uniform
• Mission essential position that may require work during emergencies
• Must be able to wear protective gear for chemical or biological attacks
• May be required to respond off base as directed by the installation commander

Job details

Salary

$32,435 – $42,170 per year

Pay scale and grade

GS-3 (up to GS-7) · General Schedule

Location

Bridgeport, California

Appointment

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Openings

FEW

Security clearance

Secret

Travel

Not required

Drug test

Not required

Supervisory

No

Occupation

Police (0083)

Announcement

DE-12879370-26-MMH