Job Title:Police Officer
Department:Department of the Navy
Agency:Commander, Navy Installations
Job Announcement Number:NE2008305-708288LZ346863-DE
SALARY RANGE:
$35,309.00 to
$45,898.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, July 23, 2012 to Friday, July 27, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:
GS-0083-05
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time - Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS:
8 vacancies in the following location:
Colts Neck, NJ United States
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
United States Citizens
JOB SUMMARY:
The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless. Civilian careers-where purpose and patriotism unite!
Department of Navy
This position is that of a Police Officer assigned to Naval Weapons Station Earle, Colts Neck, New Jersey, Regional Security Directorate, Public Safety Program, Commander, Navy Region, Mid-Atlantic. The duty location for this position is Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Earle in Colts Neck, NJ
KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a US Citizen.
Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance.
Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation.
Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
This position is a drug-testing designated position (TDP).
You must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
DUTIES:
Use Physical Security and/or Antiterrorism techniques and methods
Perform patrol duties to apply and enforce laws
Prepare written reports to document investigations
Use Physical Security and/or Antiterrorism techniques
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities, to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: enforcing laws, regulations, and/or policies; protecting the health, safety, privacy, or best interest of the public, staff, or others who may be at risk; completing reports and/or checklists; responding to incidents, emergencies, and hostile or potentially hostile actions under close supervision; and performing Sentry, Antiterrorism, Force Protection, or Security duties to deter, detect and deny unauthorized access to installations, compounds, or facilities.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site:http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/index-Standards.asp
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire. To preview this questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the skills required for this position, click the following link: View Assessment Questions.
EDUCATION:
Are you using your education to qualify? For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned). See OPM'sGeneral Policies for information on crediting education.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE : Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. Successfull completion of four (4) full years of undergraduate coursework leading to a bachelor's degree in Police Science, Criminology, General Law, Law Enforcement, or a comparable degree program related to the work of a Police Officer.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education and experience may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must attend and successfully complete the COMNAVREGMIDLANT Police Academy 14 week training course, 10 weeks are in Norfolk, VA, as scheduled by the command. Usually within the first month of hire.
Must obtain and maintain a security clearance
Must pass annual Police Officer physical examination
Must meet Police Officer Psychiatric requirements
Must pass annual Police Officer Agility test
Drug testing designated position. Subject to random drug and alcohol testing
Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license from your state of residence
This position is covered by the Lautenberg Act. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are ineligible for this position.
Must be able to wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment including a respirator
Must obtain and maintain qualifications to use service related firearms and weapons
Must handle and carry a firearm when on duty
Must obtain and maintain qualifications for all assigned equipment, including Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection equipment
May be subject to call back and emergency overtime
May be required to wear a uniform and comply with grooming standards
Work may include second, third, rotating shifts, weekend, and holiday work
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies:
Knowledge of the constitutional requirements protecting the rights of citizens.
Skilled in techniques and procedures for the collection and preservation of evidence, proper police procedures for car stops, arrests, investigative detention, handcuffing, prisoner safety, self-defense, and interview/interrogation techniques for victims, witnesses, and suspects.
Knowledge of court procedures at the federal, stte, and/or military levels.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which your experience meets the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the position and rated as shown below. Additional points are not added for veterans’ preference; however, preference is still applied. Applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:
Best Qualified-Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Highly Qualified-Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Qualified-Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.
If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
BENEFITS:
Department of the Navy offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and a 401K-type retirement plan.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Selectee is required to participate in the Department of Defense Direct Deposit program.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from selective service (see http://www.sss.gov/)
The selection of a federal annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at
http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
Military Spouse Preference (MSP): If you are the spouse of an active duty military member, then you may be eligible for MSP. To be eligible you: (1) must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; and, (2) must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; and, (3) the position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station. MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy. To be rated "best qualified", MSP applicants must attain an eligibility rating on this examination of 80 or higher, not including points for veteran's preference. MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veteran's preference or nepotism.
You must request MSP by submitting a copy of your military sponsor's PCS orders.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program(ICTAP): If you are a displaced employee of a non-Department of Defense Federal agency, you may be eligible for special priority consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. To be considered well qualified for this position, you must meet at least Best Qualified category rating under the How You Will Be Evaluated section. Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must, upon request, submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704. This includes a copy of the agency separation notice, a copy of their most recent performance rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your ICTAP eligibility clearly on your application. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/ICTAP_Statement.pdf
HOW TO APPLY:
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
- Complete Resume.
- Complete Assessment Questionnaire. View Occupational Questionnaire
- Other supporting documentation as required. Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit.
Your complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) must be submitted by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Friday, July 27, 2012.
If more than one resume is received, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed.
If you upload your documents, do not fax the same documents.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account: https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents follow the directions located at: http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/ApplicationInfo_HowtoApplyviaFax.pdf.
This Vacancy ID is 708288.
Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement. All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.
** It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate.
HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. **
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Occupational Questionnaire
Resume
A copy of your valid state issued driver's license
If using education to qualify you must provide your Transcript -A COMPLETE COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT OR AN ITEMIZED LIST OF COLLEGE COURSES WHICH INCLUDES EQUIVALENT INFORMATION FROM THE TRANSCRIPT (Course title, semester/quarter hours and grade). Education must be from an educational institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
http://www.public.navy.mil/donhr/Employment/CivJobOpps/Documents/Vet_%20Preference_Statement.pdf
If you are claiming a 5-point preference you must submit a copy of your DD-214, which includes character of service, or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service, which includes service dates, nature of separation and character of service. You can access to your DD-214 here.
If you are claiming a 10-point preference you must submit a copy of your DD-214, which includes character of service, your Disability Letter indicating the percentage of your disability and the SF-15 )Application for 10-point preference), which can be obtained here. NOTE: You will not receive veterans preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.
Include the 6-character Vacancy Identification Number 708288
Missing application information will not be requested.
Statements concerning qualifications are subject to verification. Exaggeration or misstatement may be cause for your disqualification or later removal from your position.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
DON Employment Info Center EIC
Phone: (800)378-4559
Email: DONEIC@NAVY.MIL
Agency Information:
Navy HRSC Northeast
700 Robbins Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
19111
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements.
Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. Best qualified applicants with veterans' preference are entitled to initial selection consideration. If there are a sufficient number of best qualified applicants with veterans' preference, only those veterans will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.
Stay informed of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts at:https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/NotificationSettings.aspx.
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