Fresh Listing

Posted: March 30, 2026 (0 days ago)

This job was posted recently. Fresh listings typically have less competition.

POLICE OFFICER (INSTRUCTOR)

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Salary

$61,722 - $80,243

per year

Closes

April 6, 2026More Navy jobs →

GS-8 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $46,479 - $60,424

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-7. Graduate study or significant experience.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a police officer who focuses on training and instructing others in law enforcement skills, rather than direct policing duties.

It involves creating lesson plans, leading classes on topics like investigations and procedures, and helping officers improve their careers through targeted training.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on law enforcement experience who enjoys teaching and staying current on best practices in the field.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-08 level in preparing law enforcement course materials and conducting training
  • Successful completion of a required Police Training Academy or equivalent (e.g., Navy Police Officer Academy, federal/military/police academy)
  • Ability to provide up-to-date information and conduct lectures, discussions, demonstrations on law enforcement techniques and procedures
  • Skills in identifying training needs for law enforcement students and ensuring completion of scheduled training
  • Experience developing instructional methods, curriculum, and career development plans for law enforcement personnel
  • Proficiency in facilitating classroom activities using techniques like role playing, simulations, group discussions, and videos
  • Completion of annual sustainment training, Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) training, and any applicable refreshers

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 equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-08) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1) Preparing course materials in the field of law enforcement; 2) Providing up-to-date material and information to students; 3) Conducting lectures, discussions, conferences, and demonstrations on law enforcement, investigative techniques, procedures, and practical applications; and 4) Identifying training needs and requirements of each law enforcement student, ensuring training is scheduled and completed.

NOTE: This information must be fully supported in your resume. Must successfully complete a required Police Training Academy or equivalent course, e.g.

Navy Police Officer Academy; a federal or military or police academy; or equivalent law enforcement training.

Must also successfully complete any annual sustainment training, Level 1 Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) contamination training (if applicable), and OC refresher training.

This position does not meet the definition of Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) and is excluded from coverage as LEO for purposes of the Federal Employment Retirement System-Base Annuity in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 842, Subpart H.

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 develop law enforcement approaches and methods of instruction to verify the curriculum meet course objectives.
  • You will propose career development plans (e.g., training requests, utilization proposals) to enhance career of law enforcement employees.
  • You will coordinate with other federal law enforcement instructors to develop different approaches and methods of instruction.
  • You will facilitate classroom studies for law enforcement personnel using instruction techniques or formats (e.g., role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, lectures).

Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes

Browse Similar Jobs

Posted on USAJOBS: 3/30/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/30/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12924182-26-ESM