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TRAINING SPECIALIST

U.S. Marine Corps

Department of the Navy

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Salary

$52,727 - $68,549

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 involves creating, updating, and delivering training programs for law enforcement officers in the U.S. Marine Corps, focusing on equipment use, safety, and procedures at a base in Japan.

A good fit would be someone with experience in training development and instruction, especially in security or police settings, who is comfortable with travel and meeting strict physical and background checks.

Note that medical and dental care is very limited in Japan, so candidates should be prepared for that.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 in developing, evaluating, and maintaining training materials for law enforcement programs
  • Experience providing training and classroom instruction on law enforcement equipment usage, application techniques, and requirements
  • Willingness to complete Marine Corps Range Safety Officer Course and Basic Instructor Certification Course within 1 year
  • Obtain certifications within 2 years: Non-lethal Weapons Instructor (Taser, baton, OC spray), Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor, EVOC Instructor, Speed Measuring Instructor (Radar/Lidar), CPR Instructor, Gas Mask Fit Test
  • Pass Police Applicant Suitability Review (PASR) investigation and pre-employment drug test (including marijuana), with random testing ongoing
  • Pass medical physical examination and periodic re-tests; able to travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations via military/commercial aircraft
  • Sign DD-Form-2760 for firearm possession qualification under Lautenberg Amendment; no domestic violence misdemeanor convictions

Full Job Description

You will serve as a TRAINING SPECIALIST in the Provost Marshall Office/Marine Corps Police Department ofMARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI .

***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED.

Please see Additional Information section below.*** Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement (50).

All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector developing, evaluating, and maintaining training materials for programs of instruction; providing training and classroom instruction of law enforcement equipment usage and application techniques and law enforcement requirements.

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/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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.

Conditions of Employment continued: ~ This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.

You will be required to sign a DD-Form-2760, Qualification to possess firearms or ammunition.

~ You must be willing to complete the Marine Corps Range Safety Officer Course and Basic Instructor Certification Course within 1 year from the date of employment.

~ Must be willing to successfully receive certifications in the following within 2 years from the date of employment: a.

Non-lethal Weapons Instructor, including Taser, baton and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray b. Small Arms Marksmanship Instructor c. Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Instructor d.

Speed Measuring Instructor for Radar and Lidar e. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor f.

Gas Mask Fit Test Certification ~ You must satisfactorily pass the Police Applicant Suitability Review (PASR) investigation.

~ Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.

~ This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites.

You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.

~ You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.

~ Must be able to pass a Medical Physical Examination and pass periodic re-test as required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTINUED: ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher.

ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.

Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate.

For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Major Duties:

  • You will serve as a training instructor for the organization as the resident subject matter expert and resource person in the instructional area of aw evidence, terrorism, laws of arrest, search and seizure, firearms training, basic criminology, etc.
  • You will assist host of In-Service Training Courses with organizing, scheduling, and coordinating In-Service Training Courses which are designed to maximize individual competencies.
  • You will develop Performance Objectives and Standards to aide in properly identifying training needs and requirements of each student.
  • You will contact other training facilities and work closely with the Marine Corps Law Enforcement Training Academy staff to compile and analyze material to supplement his/her course information, such as development of training ideas and aides.
  • You will provide classroom studies and instruction on practical use of law enforcement equipment, and the application of techniques.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/17/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/17/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12908145-26-JAB