POLICE OFFICER

Commander, Navy Installations Command; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive

Job summary

Commander, Navy Installations Command in El Centro, CA seeks a Police Officer in the Force Protection division of NAF EL CENTRO SEC DET. You will respond to and investigate complaints while enforcing state and federal laws and regulations.

The position requires completing the GS-4/GS-3 education criteria or equivalent experience, CPR certification, firearm proficiency, a valid US driver’s license, and successful background checks. Relocation incentives may be authorized.

Qualifications

• Requires CPR certification and ability to carry a firearm.
• Must have reached 18th birthday prior to appointment.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Education options include GS-4 or GS-3 equivalents with specified coursework.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and investigate complaints while enforcing state and federal laws and regulations.

Skills

Police knowledge

English proficiency

CPR certification

Firearm proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Two years of college study with 12 semester hours in police subjects

One year of study with 6 semester hours in police work (GS-03 alternative)

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Commander, Navy Installations Command

You will serve as a Police Officer in the Force Protection division of NAF EL CENTRO SEC DET.

Key Responsibilities

You will respond to and investigate complaints while enforcing state and federal laws and regulations.

Requirements & Education

For the GS-4: In lieu of specialized experience, the education listed below can be utilized to meet minimum qualifications at the GS-04 grade level: Two years of successfully completed 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.

OR Have a combination of experience and education as described above which, when combined, is equivalent to 100% of the qualification requirement. For the GS-03: Successful completion of 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 A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent. A transcript must be provided to be qualified with education.

More Additional Information: This position requires rotating shift work. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.

You will be required to be CPR certified and utilize a portable heart defibrillator where available. You must meet the qualifications and be certified to carry a firearm. You will need to maintain firearm proficiency. You must have reached your 18th birthday prior to appointment. You must be able to read, write and speak English. Employees are subjected to a pre-employment background check and ongoing background checks to affirm employability as a Police Officer.

Must meet OPM hearing and vision requirements to include distinguishing basic shades of Color. You must be trained and qualified to conduct Guard mount and pre/post watch training of other LE personnel before, during and after the assigned shift. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management.

Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Commander, Navy Installations Command, Department of the Navy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $37813 – $55183/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-20.

How many openings are available?

There are 4 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.