POLICE OFFICER (INSTRUCTOR) Job in Twentynine Palms, CA

Vacancy No. DE-12707834-25-TMR Department U.S. Marine Corps
Salary $71,244.00 to $92,615.00 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 3/26/2025 Close Date 6/24/2025
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Locations:
Twentynine Palms, CA


Summary

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.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

  • You will serve as training instructor for the organization and resource person in the instructional areas of law and evidence, terrorism, laws of arrest, search and seizure, firearm training and quals, basic criminology, accident investigation,....
  • You will exercise detention authority and follow established procedures to assist or perform search of persons and or vehicles to seize weapons, drugs, or evidence of a crime.
  • You will conduct lecture discussions, guided conference, and demonstration methods to present law enforcement, investigation techniques, procedures, and practical application.
  • You will provide classroom studies and instruction on practical use of law enforcement equipment, and the application of techniques.
  • You will ensure all law enforcement personnel and security force personnel are in compliance with the agency's training standards and policies governing employee proficiency in the use and care of assigned firearms.
  • You will coordinate, develop and maintain effective relationships with the training community of various Federal, state, and local law enforcement, intelligence, and security agencies.
  • You will perform general law enforcement activities such as assisting the investigation of crimes, processing accident scenes, collecting evidence, and responding to emergency calls, complaints and other calls for service during watch.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a US Citizen and pass a national Agency Check and local background check.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.
  • You will be required to possess and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final SECRET security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • 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 is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.
  • Work includes assignment to rotating shift, including weekends/holidays. Position is subject to 24-hour recall and maintain a 24-hour recall notification number and is required to respond. Call back and emergency overtime are required.
  • May be required to respond to off base circumstances as directed by the installation commander, in accordance with USMC and DOD policy.
  • Must pass a sanctioned physical agility test and medical evaluation and pass periodic retests as required.
  • Must pass all weapons qualifications tests prior to assigned duties and responsibilities and must pass all requalification's as required.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English.
  • Required to carry firearms or other weapons authorized for their jurisdictions and required to refamiliarize themselves with authorized weapons periodically and demonstrate skill/proficiency in their use.
  • This position is covered by the 1990 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
  • Must be able to use all police equipment, certify in the use of radar detection and alcohol detection equipment, field sobriety tests, expandable or collapsible baton and obtain other certs required to accomplish duties of a law enforcement officer.
  • 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 IAW 5 CFR, Pan 842, Subpart H.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Applying instructional methods and theories used in a formal Police Officer Training environment; Knowledge of effective ways to instruct investigative procedures, techniques, and methods to resolve crimes and other incidents; AND knowledge of developing lesson plans to meet training objectives.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

The President has ordered a government-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions. This position is subject to the hiring freeze. Although we are moving forward with the consideration of candidates, we will not make a selection for this vacancy announcement unless and until the position is no longer subject to the hiring freeze.

Recruitment incentive may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations, command policy and available command funding.

Relocation expenses may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations, command policy and available command funding.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Must maintain program height and weight appearance standards.

Must meet medical standards for police officers in DoD 6055.05M and NMCPHC-TM OM 6260.

Overtime may be required.

Required to wear a uniform and maintain appearance and grooming standards per Marine Corps Orders/policies)

Must successfully complete a designated entry level training for USMC Police Officers Course of Instruction (Basic Police Officers Course) conducted at a designated location in an academy setting where the candidate will train alongside Marines.

Must successfully complete the Marine Corps Range Safety Officer Course and Basic Instructor Certification Course within l year from the date of employment.

Must successfully complete National Incident Management System (NIMS), IS-300, IS200, and IS-700 within 2 years from the date of employment.

As first responders to chemical/biological attacks, must be able to train and wear personal protective equipment to include mask, suit, boots and gloves.

If incumbent is conducting law enforcement operations in navigable waters, incumbent must attend the Inland Boat Operator Training Program at FLETC or similar course.

Must successfully receive certifications in the following within 2 years from date of employment:

  • Non-Lethal Weapons Instructor, including Taser, Baton and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray
  • Small Anns Marksmanship Instructor
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Instructor
  • Speed Measuring Instructor for Radar and Laser
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor
  • Gas Mask Fit Test

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

Required Documents

A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience. TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.

Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.

Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verified.

Are you a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference or claiming sole survivorship preference? You must submit a copy of your latest DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (any copy that shows all dates of service, as well as character of service [Honorable, General, etc.] is acceptable) OR a VA letter that shows dates of service or service connected disability AND character of service. If you have more than one DD-214 for multiple periods of active duty service, submit a copy for each period of service. If you were issued a DD-215 to amend aforementioned information on the DD-214 you must submit that too. If you are not sure of your preference eligibility, visit the Department of Labor's website: Veterans' Preference Advisor

Are you a disabled veteran or claiming 10-point veterans' preference?
If you are eligible to claim 10 point veterans preference you must submit a DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty as described above for 5-point preference.

You must also provide the applicable supporting documentation of your disability (e.g. disability letter from the VA) as described on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf.

Are you an active duty service member? Active Duty Service Members are required to submit a statement of service printed on command letterhead and signed by the command. The statement of service must provide the branch of service, rate/rank, all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.).

Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents contain personal information such as SSN and DOB and some documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove said personal information before you submit your application. You must provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to:

SMBPLMSRMCHRORECRUITING@USMC.MIL

Please include POLICE OFFICER (INSTRUCTOR) and DE-12707834-25-TMR in the subject line of the email.

Facsimile applications will not be considered.

All resumes/applications must be received no later than the close date of this flyer.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, are received, legible, and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.

Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.

Agency contact information

29 Palms CHRO Recruiting
Address
MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CTR
MCAGCC
Twentynine Palms, CA 92278
US

Next steps

Qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. You should expect that we will verify performance, suitability, and security information and take that information into account in making employment offers.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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