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Position Title
POLICE OFFICER (INSTRUCTOR)
Agency
Commander, Navy Installations
Announcement Number
DE-10907201-20-SGT Opens in new window
Open Period
Saturday, September 5, 2020 to Monday, September 14, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a retired civil service federal employee seeking reemployment?

If yes, you are required to submit a copy of your retirement SF-50 (or equivalent).

The Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Navy (DON) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. Annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They are not eligible for retirement contributions, to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, nor to a supplemental or re-determined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment, as appropriate.

Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf
 
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Defense?

If yes, confirm:
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy AND
  • You are applying to a position that is at (or below) the grade level of the position from which you were (or will be) separated AND
  • You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you have been (or will be) separated AND
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or equivalent.
If you answer yes to this question, you are required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim for interagency career transition assistance including 1) a copy of your agency notice, 2) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, AND 3) a copy of your most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible. 
 
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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4. Are you the spouse of a relocating Armed Forces member?  If yes, please confirm the following:

I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

NOTE 2:  You must include a completed copy of the UPDATED Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist found here along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum: A copy of the PCS orders, and your marriage certificate or license.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.
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Preferences
1. Where did you hear about this job? We know you saw this announcement on USAJOBS, but did you hear about it somewhere else first?

Please tell us where you first heard about this job.
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2. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. A recent or former political appointee is defined as someone who held a political appointment covered by OPM's policy within the previous 5-year period. If you are currently employed, or have been employed within the last 5 years, in any one of the categories below, you must disclose this information. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

Are you a current or former political appointee as described under 5 U.S.C. sections 5312 through 5316 (relating to the Executive Schedule)?
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Are you a current or former Schedule A, Schedule C, or appointee who serves/served in a political capacity under agency-specific authority in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former non-career SES, Limited Term SES, or Limited Emergency SES in the Executive Branch?
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Are you a current or former political appointee in the Executive Branch?

For more information see https://www.chcoc.gov/content/political-appointees-and-career-civil-service-positions-3
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3. I am an Active Duty Service member (ADSM) with a statement of service showing that I expect to be honorably discharged or released from the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after submitting this application.

Please note: you will be ineligible for tentative veterans preference if your statement of service is not submitted with your application or it shows an expected discharge or release date greater than 120 days from the date of the submission of the certification.

You 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.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Assessment 1
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0083-09, POLICE OFFICER (INSTRUCTOR). (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Develop law enforcement training programs, schedules, personnel actions, and operating plans for a police force. (limit characters)
3. Facilitate classroom studies for law enforcement personnel using instructional techniques or formats (e.g., role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, lectures). (limit characters)
4. Prepare course material to instruct personnel in the field of law enforcement (e.g., law and evidence, terrorist, laws of arrest, search and seizure, basic criminology, accident investigation). (limit characters)
5. Prepare training aids to integrate visual elements (e.g., graphics, videos, other visual tools) to reinforce important concepts related to law enforcement training. (limit characters)
6. Present training (e.g., lectures, discussions, guided conference, demonstration methods) to instruct law enforcement, investigative techniques, procedures, and practical application sessions. (limit characters)
7. Conduct field inspection of weapons assigned to law enforcement personnel. (limit characters)
8. Monitor assigned weapons to ensure accountability. (limit characters)
9. Review personnel certification to operate and carry firearms. (limit characters)
10. Serve as a firearms range control officer in the operation of a range program for a Practical Weapons Course (PWC) or Firearms Training System (FATS). (limit characters)
11. Test law enforcement personnel on weapons proficiency in meeting specific jurisdiction requirements. (limit characters)
12. Identify law enforcement employee development needs to verify performance goals are met. (limit characters)
13. Monitor law enforcement personnel for compliance with agency standards and policies. (limit characters)
14. Propose career development plans (e.g., training requests, utilization proposals) to enhance career of law enforcement employees. (limit characters)
15. Report performance, progress, or training needs of law enforcement employees to supervisor. (limit characters)
16. Review and evaluate law enforcement staff actions for adherence to installation or training policies. (limit characters)
17. Answer questions relating to law enforcement inquiries. (limit characters)
18. Discuss with students the procedures required in law enforcement. (limit characters)
19. Explain command safety policies to junior employees. (limit characters)
20. Explain policies, goals, procedures, and regulations to assigned law enforcement personnel. (limit characters)
21. Explain rules, regulations, or precedents relating to routine police operations. (limit characters)
22. Collaborate with training facilities (e.g., installation personnel, regional training academy staff) to supplement course instruction. (limit characters)
23. Coordinate with management to support law enforcement employee development (e.g., new personnel hiring, cross training, assignments of personnel). (limit characters)
24. Coordinate with other federal law enforcement instructors to develop different approaches and methods of instruction. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
25. Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration? (limit characters)