You will serve as a POLICE OFFICER (ACCIDENT INVESTIGATOR) in the Provost Marshal Office/Marine Corps Police Department of MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR.

Duties

You will respond to all traffic accidents; thoroughly investigate, supervise the accident scene and/or direct all events at the scene of an accident You will review statements taken, interview witnesses, interrogate suspects and reconstruct the scene of an accident. You will coordinate base traffic surveys of suspect or traffic problem areas and monitor them to maintain statistics on accidents for traffic enforcement/control programs. You will conduct radar system detection to enforce speed limits and sobriety checkpoints to identify and deter drinking and driving violations. You will ensure that photos and proper measurements are taken at accident scenes to reconstruct the events of the accident. You will perform traffic law enforcement using radar and Breathalyzer; conduct investigative stops, questions, detains and issues traffic citations. You will perform motorized, walking or bike patrols of the installation; respond to and investigate complaints while enforcing federal laws, the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), DOD, Naval and Marine Corps regulations.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen; pass a National Agency Check and local background check. be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• This is a Department of Navy Drug Testing Designated Position (TDP). Required to undergo pre-employment urinalysis requirements and sustainment drug testing. You will be subject to random testing.
• Must meet medical standards for police officers in the DoD 6055.05M and NMCPHC-TM-OM 6260. Required to wear a uniform and maintain appearance and grooming standards per Marine Corps Orders/policies.
• 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.
• This position does not meet the definition of law enforcement officer (LEO) and is excluded from coverage as LEO or purposes of the Federal Retirement System Base Annuity IAW 5 CFR, Part 842, Subpart H.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical exam. Must maintain program height and weight appearance standards. Must pass a sanctioned physical agility test and medical evaluation and pass periodic retests as required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license and be able to maintain a U.S. Government emergency vehicle operator'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 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.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Must be 18 years of age or older prior to start of employment. Must be able to read, write and speak English
• 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.
• Position requires the employee to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Employees are subjected to a pre-employment background check and ongoing background checks to affirm employability as a Police Officer.
• Per the preliminary nationwide injunction on E.O. 14043, COVID-19 vaccinations will not be implemented or enforced. For more information on vaccine status and workplace safety protocol requirements see Additional Information below.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position is subject to shift work and a 24-hour recall.
• This is a Mission Essential position. This position requires rotating shift work
• Must pass a sanctioned physical agility test and medical evaluation and pass periodic retests as required.
• Must be able to use all police equipment, certify in the use of radar detection and alcohol detection equipment, field sobriety tests, expandable/collapsible baton and obtain certifications to accomplish the duties of a law enforcement officer.
• Must pass all weapons qualifications prior to assigned duties and responsibilities and pass al re-qualifications as required. Must carry firearms.

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-08: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing law enforcement and accident investigation duties involved with responding to traffic accidents; governing the accident scene and/or directing all events that transpire at the scene; reconstructing the scene of an accident; preparing charts, graphs, slides, and takes photos; conducting radar system detection to enforce speed limit and sobriety checkpoints to identify and deter drinking and driving; conducting traffic stops, questioning, detaining and issuing traffic citations; insuring Police Accident Reports and Complaint Reports are complete. GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-06) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing law enforcement and accident investigation duties involved with responding to traffic accidents; taking statements; directing all events that transpire at the scene; conducting traffic stops; reconstructing the scene of an accident; sets up and conducts checkpoints/roadblocks in an effort to reduce criminal activity and ensure motor vehicle safety; reroutes traffic to maintain an adequate traffic flow; insuring Police Accident Reports and Complaint Reports are complete. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/police-series-0083/ 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.

Education

No substitution of education or training may be made for the required specialized experience at the GS-06 level or above.

Contacts

• Address MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR MCAS Miramar, CA 92145 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]