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POLICE OFFICER

Commander, Navy Installations

Department of the Navy

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$40,896 - $59,263

per year

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GS-5 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $33,878 - $44,042

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience. Bachelor's 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 base in Fallon, Nevada, where you'll patrol facilities, respond to emergencies, investigate incidents like accidents or crimes, and ensure security by checking access and protecting scenes.

It's ideal for someone with prior law enforcement experience who is physically fit, detail-oriented, and committed to following strict procedures in a military environment.

The role requires completing specialized federal training and a multi-year service commitment afterward.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04 or GS-05 level in law enforcement, including apprehending suspects, preparing reports, and responding to emergencies
  • For GS-06: Experience issuing citations, conducting investigations into incidents like traffic accidents or domestic violence, interviewing witnesses, and inspecting vehicles for security threats
  • Completion of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program as a condition of employment
  • Agreement to 36 months of continued service after FLETC training, with potential reimbursement for costs if not fulfilled
  • Ability to use force or police equipment such as firearms, tasers, or OC spray while adhering to state and federal laws
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
  • Physical fitness to perform duties including patrols, security checks, and emergency responses

Full Job Description

You will serve as a POLICE OFFICER in the COMMANDER NAVY INSTALLATIONS COMMAND (CNIC) of NAS FALLON SEC DET.

GS-5 salary range; $40,896 - $53,165 GS-6 salary range; $45,587 - $59,263 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.

For the GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Issues citations in violation of law enforcement regulations; 2) Conducts investigations related to critical incidents i.e., traffic accidents, domestic violence, assaults, child abuse/neglect) in accordance to policies and procedures; 3) Interviews witnesses to gather information about incidents; and 4) Conducts inspections of vehicles to detect the unauthorized removal of classified material, government property, contraband, weapons, explosives or any items detrimental to security.

For the GS-05: 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 must demonstrate the following: 1) Apprehending personnel by the use of force or police equipment (i.e., firearms, taser, Oleoresin Capsicum(OS) spray); 2) Preparing police reports concerning incidents and actions taken; and 3) Responding to emergency calls for service while adhering to state and federal laws.

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.

Completion of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program is a condition of continued employment.

Employee will be required to sign a continuing service agreement prior to travel to the academy.

"Agreement to Continue in Service - CSA, Agency requires 36 months of continued employment after the completion of required training from the FLETC in accordance with Title 5 USC 4108 and 5 CFR410.309.

Failure to voluntary complete length of employment requirement can subject employee to reimburse to the agency for fees, such as tuition and related fees, travel, and other special expenses (excluding salary) paid in connection with the training." Major Duties:

  • You will conduct physical security checks of buildings or facilities during an assigned shift.
  • You will protect a crime scene to turn over information gathered at the scene of an incident to detectives or investigators.
  • You will compile evidence in accordance with mandated procedures.
  • You will conduct investigative stops on violators of traffic laws.
  • You will control access to secure areas by determining which vehicles or personnel have credentials for entry.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/13/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12858114-26-MVP