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POLICE OFFICER

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Salary

$56,026 - $90,223

per year

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May 27, 2026More Navy jobs →

GS-4 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $30,286 - $39,372

Typical requirements: 1 year general experience. 2 years college or associate degree.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a police officer at a Navy installation in Washington state, where you'll handle routine patrols, respond to emergencies, enforce laws, and investigate incidents to keep the area safe.

It's ideal for someone with basic law enforcement experience who wants to work in a military setting and is comfortable using tools like radar and computers for security tasks.

No advanced degrees are needed, but you should be reliable and able to follow strict rules.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4 level in law enforcement, including applying procedures for fixed post assignments
  • Ability to prepare police reports on incidents and actions taken
  • Experience responding to emergency calls while adhering to state, federal, and military laws
  • Patrolling skills to detect, deter, and defend against threats
  • Certification and qualification in using specialized equipment like radar and breathalyzer for traffic enforcement
  • Proficiency in using computer systems and web-based law enforcement programs for intelligence and data management
  • Knowledge of interpreting and enforcing the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), DoD, and Navy regulations

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-4 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: *Experience applying law enforcement procedures, regulations, and operations to perform routine and recurring kinds of fixed post assignments *Experience preparing police reports concerning incidents and actions taken *Experience responding to emergency calls for service while adhering to state and federal laws *Experience patrolling areas to detect, deter, and defend against threats 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. Major Duties:

  • You will respond to and investigate complaints while interpreting and enforcing state and federal laws, the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), DoD and Navy regulations, and installation directives.
  • You will respond immediately, assesses and report situation, and conduct mitigating actions and preliminary investigations.
  • You will perform traffic law enforcement using specialized equipment such as radar, breathalyzer, and must be qualified/certified in these specialized areas and on the necessary equipment.
  • You will set up and conduct checkpoints/roadblocks at various locations throughout the installation in support of Random Anti-terrorism Measures (RAMS) and to reduce criminal activity and ensure motor vehicle safety.
  • You will use computer equipment and specialized web-based law enforcement programs to fuse intelligence and establish, update, query or print individual or vehicle registration and other law enforcement sensitive information.
  • You will detect and investigate unusual situations/conditions; take required action to resolve various incidents/situations and request additional support, if necessary.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12895751-26-LPW