You will serve as a POLICE OFFICER (INSTRUCTOR) in the Force Protection Division of NAS JACKSONVILLE SEC DET. This position has a Spanish language requirement. The position is located on Vieques, Puerto Rico, which is mostly a Hispanic community. The incumbent of the position must use tact and diplomacy in dealing with the highest level of civilian authorities on the island. Intermediate Spanish language skills are needed to communicate with local authorities.

Duties

You will develop law enforcement approaches and methods of instruction to verify the curriculum meet course objectives. You will serve as a firearms range control officer in the operation of a range program for a Practical Weapons Course (PWC) or Firearms Training System (FATS). You will propose career development plans (e.g., training requests, utilization proposals) to enhance career of law enforcement employees. You will coordinate with other federal law enforcement instructors to develop different approaches and methods of instruction. You will facilitate classroom studies for law enforcement personnel using instruction techniques or formats (e.g., role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, lectures).

Requirements

• 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.
• This is an overseas position. You will be subject to and must be able to satisfy the overseas requirements of the 26Jul12 DODI 1400.25 V1230: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025v1230.pdf
• This position may require travel to places within and outside the contiguous United States which could include remote or isolated sites. You may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• If eligible for permanent change of station, the appointee will be required to sign a transportation agreement to establish a Government time in service requirement of 12 months.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport and may be required to obtain a VISA dependent on the overseas country's laws/regulations.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to sign the Statement of Understanding for Overseas Employment acknowledging receipt and understanding of the statement of living and working conditions for this location.
• 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 position is considered Key/Emergency-Essential. You will be required to provide immediate and continuing support to ensure the success of combat operations or the availability of combat-essential systems
• 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.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final 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.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-08) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1) Applying law enforcement procedures to instruct on federal and local laws, traffic laws, established rules, regulations and legal authorities; 2) Preparing instructional methods and theories used in a Police officer's training environment; 3) Instructing investigative procedures, techniques and methods to resolve crimes and other incidents; and 4) Developing course materials and techniques to train law enforcement personnel. 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position has a selective placement factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates. The selective placement factor is: This position has a Spanish language requirement. The position is located on Vieques, Puerto Rico, which is mostly a Hispanic community. The incumbent of the position must use tact and diplomacy in dealing with the highest level of civilian authorities on the island. Intermediate Spanish language skills are needed to communicate with local authorities. Must graduate from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program. Must currently possess Non-Lethal Weapons Instructor and Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor/Range safety Officer or equivalent. Must Currently possess or be able to obtain certification as EVOC Instructor, CPR Instructor and/or First Aid Instructor. Must either currently possess or be able to obtain the qualification as an Antiterrorism Training Supervisor (AT TRASUP), or at a minimum be Journeymen Instructor Qualified. Must either have graduated from or be able to attend and graduate from the Navy Instructor Training Course (NITC) NEC 805A, CIN# A-012-0077. Must retain a motor vehicle driver license from the state of residence. Required to carry firearms or other weapons authorized for their specific jurisdictions (i.e., applicable Navy, Federal, and State certifications) and required to re-familiarize themselves with authorized weapons periodically and demonstrate skill or proficiency in their use. Must meet the provision of the Lautenberg Amendment. Call back emergency overtime may be required of this position. Work may include assignment to train second, third, or rotating shifts or weekends and holidays. Required to pass a yearly physical and continue to be physically fit. Required to pass Physical Agility Test (PAT). Required to wear a uniform and comply with grooming standards. Must qualify and maintain all basic partolman qualification standards, so that in the event of heightened Force Protection Condition or other emergent situation which may require the member to stand a patrolman post.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address NAS JACKSONVILLE SEC DET Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL 32212 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]