Lateral Police Officer - 25th Academy Class
City of El Paso
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POLICE OFFICER
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
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 installation in Corpus Christi, Texas, where you'll patrol restricted areas, respond to emergencies, conduct investigations, and enforce laws to protect people and property.
It's ideal for someone with prior law enforcement experience who thrives in high-pressure situations and wants to serve in a federal role.
The position involves carrying weapons, controlling access, and apprehending suspects while following strict guidelines.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience at GS-06 level or equivalent, including investigations of law violations
- Experience conducting checkpoints or roadblocks to deter crime
- Skills in inspecting packages and personal belongings for access to controlled areas
- Ability to respond to emergency calls while complying with state and federal laws
- Authority and capability to apprehend combative and non-combative individuals
- Proficiency in controlling pedestrian and vehicular traffic in restricted zones
- Experience notifying emergency personnel and protecting assets like personnel, property, and facilities
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 also 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) Performing investigations regarding unusual situations and/or 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.
NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume.
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 control access of pedestrians or vehicular traffic to restricted areas.
- You will carry firearms or other weapons authorized for a specific jurisdiction.
- You will notify emergency personnel when issues arise to assist in protecting personnel, property, equipment, or facilities.
- You will possess authority to apprehend personnel, both combative and non-combative members of the public.
- You will perform other duties as assigned.
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