POLICE OFFICER

U.S. Marine Corps

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

U.S. Marine Corps in San Diego, CA seeks a Federal Police Officer (GS-03/04/05/06) to perform law enforcement duties on a military installation. The position requires the ability to carry a firearm and maintain security posture with a Secret clearance.

Applicants must meet the education and experience requirements for GS-03 to GS-06 and may substitute training for experience per federal guidelines. Applications close on the stated deadline.

Qualifications

Education and/or experience as described above to meet the GS-04/05/06 requirements.
Education must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
Substitution of training for experience may be allowed for up to 6 months for certain training.

Responsibilities

Possess apprehension/detention authority on a military installation and carry a firearm in performance of duties.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Police Science

Two years of study at an accredited school with police-related subjects

Combination of education and experience equating to one year

Job description

Key Responsibilities

You will possess apprehension/detention authority on a military installation and is 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: Successfully completing a four 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. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

Percentage of the required education plus percentage of the required experience must equal 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 $42189 – $76016/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-07.

Who is eligible to apply?

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