POLICE OFFICER

U.S. Marine Corps

Barstow (CA)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

U.S. Marine Corps in Barstow, CA is hiring for a Police Officer position at the GS-06 level. The role requires carrying a firearm on duty and maintaining security on a military installation.

Education and experience requirements are specified for GS-03 to GS-06 levels, with substitutions allowed for training. Applications close on 2026-12-09. The position offers federal benefits and requires a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Education and experience must total 100 percent.
Substitution of training may replace up to 3 months of specialized experience or 6 months of general experience.

Responsibilities

Possess apprehension/detention authority on a military installation.
Carry a firearm in the performance of duties.

Education

GS-06: bachelor's degree in Police Science or comparable degree

GS-04: two years of study with police-related subjects

GS-03: one year of study with police-related subjects

Job description

Key Responsibilities

You will possess apprehension/detention authority on a military installation and will be required to carry a firearm in the performance of duties.

Requirements & Education

No substitution of education or training may be made for the required specialized experience at the GS-06 level or above. GS-05: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in Police Science or a comparable degree program related to the work of the position. OR Possess a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one-year of experience.

The percentage of the required education plus percentage of the required experience equal to one hundred percent. GS-04: Successfully completed two years of study at an accredited school above the high school level with at least 12 semester hours in police administration, police law and evidence, police investigation, criminology, law enforcement, general law, or similar subjects closely related to police work.

Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Possess a combination of general/specialized experience and education that equates to one year of experience. Percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal 100 percent.

GS-03: Successfully completed one year of study at an accredited school above the high school level with at least 6 semester hours of study pertinent to police work. OR Possess a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one-year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus percentage of the required experience equal to one hundred percent.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Possess a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to 1 year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience equal to 100 percent.

SUBSTITUTION OF TRAINING FOR EXPERIENCE NOTE: Successful completion of a Federal, State, county, or municipal police academy or comparable training course that included at least 40 classroom hours of instruction in police department procedures and methods, and local law and regulations, may be substituted for a maximum of 3 months of specialized experience or 6 months of general experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Marine Corps, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $37439 – $75722/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-9.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.