POLICE OFFICER (FIELD TRAINING OFFICER)

Police Officer (Field Training Officer)

Department of the Navy U.S. Marine Corps

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.

Overview

Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 12/16/2025 to 12/15/2026

Salary: $58,244 - $83,859 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 7 - 8

Location: MANY vacancies in the following location: Barstow, CA

Remote job: No

Telework eligible: No

Travel Required: Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Appointment type: Permanent

Work schedule: Full-time

Service: Competitive

Promotion potential: 8

Job family (Series): 0083 Police

Supervisory status: No

Security clearance: Secret

Drug test: Yes

Financial disclosure: No

Bargaining unit status: Yes

Announcement number: DE-12854574-26-SDS

Control number: 852593800

This job is open to

Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

U.S. CITIZENS

Duties

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• You will instruct new police officers on their tasks and techniques, provides written instructions, reference materials and supplies to assist in instructions given.
• You will provide training to new police officers in accordance with the Field Training Officer (FTO) Field Training Program. You will monitor activities in the field and provide guidance, assistance and instruction to new police officers.
• You will make recommendations on performance/behavior issues concerning new police officers. You will provide technical advice and guidance to new police officers on the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations.
• You will perform investigative work, utilizing investigative procedures, techniques and methods to detect, investigate and resolve crimes and incidents.
• You will perform research, interview suspects, victims and witnesses and execute investigative techniques to resolve criminal activities, and apprehend/detain suspects.
• You will gather and analyze facts, take statements; perform traffic law enforcement; perform law enforcement duties at fixed posts such as entry and exit gates throughout the installation
• You will possess apprehension/detention authority on a military installation and is required to carry a firearm in the performance of duties.
• You will ensure new police officers perform work according to guidelines/SOP's.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• 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.
• Position requires the employee to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Employees are subjected to a pre-employment background check and ongoing background checks to affirm employability as a Police Officer.
• This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position is subject to shift work and a 24-hour recall.
• This position requires rotating shift work.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license and be able to maintain a U.S. Government emergency vehicle operator's license.
• 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
• Must pass a sanctioned physical agility test and medical evaluation and pass periodic retests as required.
• Must be able to use all police equipment, certify in the use of radar detection and alcohol detection equipment, field sobriety tests, expandable/collapsible baton and obtain certifications to accomplish the duties of a law enforcement officer.
• Must pass all weapons qualifications prior to assigned duties and responsibilities and pass al re-qualifications as required. Must carry firearms.
• You must complete the MCPA FTO Course (Train-the-Trainer) or USMC approved equivalent course prior to conducting FTO assignments.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must meet medical standards for Police Officers in DoD 6055.05M and NMCPHC-TM-OM 6260.

Qualifications

GS-08: 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. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: providing training and instruction of law enforcement equipment usage and application techniques, and law enforcement procedures while performing law enforcement duties; responding to emergency calls, complaints and other calls for service during the watch; enforcing traffic laws and issuing traffic citations; subduing and disarming those who are doing violence to other persons; administering first aid; gathering and analyzing facts; seizing and protecting evidence; taking witness statements; advising violators rights; conducting investigative stops; conducting preliminary investigations. 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: providing knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involved the responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property. Instructing new police officers in their specific tasks, providing written instructions, reference materials and supplies to assist in the instructions given; monitoring their progress and making recommendations; providing advice and guidance on the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations. 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

No substitution of education or training may be made for the required specialized experience at the GS-06 level or above.

Additional information

Conditions of Emoloyment Continued: Must successfully complete a designated USMC Police Officers Course of Instruction and meet all certification requirements, to include weapons certifications, CPR, AED, DoD and Joint Training Regulations, etc