You will serve as a LEAD POLICE OFFICER in the Commander, Navy Installation Command (CNIC) installation of NAVAIR WPNSTA CHINA LAKE SECDT.
You will respond to and investigate complaints while interpreting and enforcing laws and regulations.
There is no education requirements for this position. Additional Information (Continued): Completion of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program is a condition of continued employment. Employee will be required to sign a continuing service agreement prior to travel to the academy.
"Agreement to Continue in Service - CSA, Agency requires 36 months of continued employment after the completion of required training from the FLETC in accordance with Title 5 USC 4108 and 5 CFR410.309.
Failure to voluntary complete length of employment requirement can subject employee to reimburse to the agency for fees, such as tuition and related fees, travel, and other special expenses (excluding salary) paid in connection with the training." Physical Demands The work requires regular and recurring periods of physical exertion derived from such activities as running, walking, standing, climbing, bending, driving, and lifting/carrying heavy items weighing more than 50 pounds (e.g.
climbing stairs during emergency response, carrying personnel during evacuations, personal protective equipment, and weapons systems). In installations with navigable waters, physical exertion may also include swimming. Conditions often require officers to work in extreme climates for extended periods while wearing personal protective equipment and duty gear, requiring the officer to be physically fit to perform duties in extreme heat or cold.
Requires physical stamina, agility and strength to defend themselves, defend others, pursue and apprehend or detain suspects. Officers undergo sustainment training in defensive tactics to include less than lethal equipment and firearms qualifications that require physical strength, skill and stamina.
The incumbent must be physically fit and agile in order to pursue persons on foot over/around rough and/or slippery terrain or obstacles and up and down stairs, and to participate as a member of a special reaction or tactics squad in advent of terrorist or hostage situation. Must successfully complete annual agility testing in order to retain position.
Work Environment The work is performed in an environment that involves exposure to regular and reoccurring discomforts such as extreme variations in weather conditions while directing traffic and performing walking patrols. The officer may be exposed to high levels of noise in certain industrial settings, destructive weather or higher force protection conditions, and may operate a vehicle over rough terrain and/or unpaved/unplowed/untreated surfaces.
The work involves moderate and high risks and possible endangerment of life or serious injury that requires the exercise of safety precautions and use of personal protective equipment such as vests, coats, gloves, goggles, boots, shields, etc... The officer may also be subjected to uncomfortable conditions where basic facilities may not be provided or functional.
May be exposed to physical attack/bodily injury at a moment's notice when apprehending, detaining, or pursuing suspects.
This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.
The posted pay range is $66833 – $86880/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-14.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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