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POLICE OFFICER

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

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$59,055 - $76,773

per year

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GS-7 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.

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 Coronado, California, where you'll handle law enforcement, respond to emergencies, investigate incidents, and ensure security on the installation.

It involves enforcing laws, conducting checks, and using specialized equipment to prevent crime and terrorism.

A good fit would be someone with prior experience in policing or security, who is reliable, detail-oriented, and ready for training and a long-term commitment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-06 level or equivalent in law enforcement, antiterrorism, or physical security at military or similar installations
  • Skills in performing advanced law enforcement duties using specialized techniques, equipment, and training
  • Experience documenting security events, issuing citations, and preparing detailed reports
  • Ability to conduct investigations, inquiries, or audits related to security matters
  • Proficiency in interviewing techniques and taking statements from victims, suspects, and witnesses in compliance with laws
  • Completion of Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program as a condition of employment, with a 36-month service agreement
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain required security clearance

Full Job Description

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

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: Experience performing advanced aspects of law enforcement, antiterrorism, and physical security functions at military installations requiring use and deployment of specialized or advanced techniques, equipment, knowledge or training.

Experience documenting law enforcement and security events and issuing citations.

Experience conducting internal and/or external investigations, inquiries or audits related to security matters where neglect, action, or inaction could cause an adverse effect on the installation's security; AND Experience with interviewing techniques, taking statements from victims, suspects, and witnesses in compliance within applicable 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 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, rules and regulations.
  • 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, 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 and action taken.
  • You will ensure individuals requesting access to the installation have proper identification.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12926924-26-ATW