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Posted: January 21, 2026 (2 days ago)

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POLICE OFFICER

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

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$53,144 - $76,773

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GS-6 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $37,764 - $49,094

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-5. Bachelor's degree + some experience.

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 San Diego, California, where you'll handle daily security tasks like responding to emergencies, enforcing traffic laws, conducting checks to prevent crime, and preparing reports on incidents.

It's a good fit for someone with prior law enforcement experience who is reliable, detail-oriented, and ready to commit to ongoing training and a three-year service agreement after academy completion.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-05 level (for GS-06) or GS-06 level (for GS-07) in federal, public, or private sector law enforcement
  • Completion of 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 investigate law violations, conduct interviews, and take statements from victims, suspects, and witnesses in compliance with laws
  • Skills in setting up checkpoints/roadblocks, inspecting belongings for access control, and responding to emergency calls
  • Proficiency in operating police communications equipment, radar, breathalyzer, and preparing detailed reports and citations
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to meet physical and background requirements for law enforcement positions

Full Job Description

You will serve as a POLICE OFFICER in the Commander Navy Installation Command (CNIC) Installations of NAVBASE SAN DIEGO SEC DET.

GS-06: $53,144-$69,086 GS-07: $59,055-$76,773 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-07 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 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. Investigating unusual situations pertaining to violations of the law; 2.

Conducting checkpoints/roadblocks at various locations to reduce criminal activity; 3. Inspecting packages/personal belongings when admitting personnel into controlled areas; and 4.

Responding to emergency calls for service while adhering to state and federal laws. 5.

Interviewing techniques, taking statements from victims, suspects, and witnesses in compliance with applicable laws.

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. Issuing citations for violations of the law; 2. Preparing reports and orders for dissemination to other law enforcement officials; and 3.

Protecting property, equipment, data, or materials.

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 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 fee, travel, and other special expenses (excluding salary) paid in connection with the training." Major Duties:

  • You will respond to alarms, emergency calls, complaints, and other calls for service while on duty.
  • You will operate electronic tactical police communications equipment, including mobile data terminals to receive dispatches, respond to calls and complete official reports.
  • You will perform traffic law enforcement using specialized equipment such as radar and breathalyzer.
  • 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 prepare detailed reports, forms, and citations concerning all incidents action taken.
  • You will ensure individuals requesting access to installation have proper identification.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/21/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/21/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12866648-26-JRS