Job summary

You will serve as a LEAD POLICE OFFICER (DESK SERGEANT/PATROL SERGEANT) in the Provost Marshal Office/Marine Corps Police Department of MARFORRES NOLA.

Major duties

You will instruct Field Training Officers (FTO), trainees and police officers on tasks and techniques and provide written instructions, reference materials and supplies; provide on-the-job training to new FTO's. You will assist in planning and directing of watch activities; prepare absentee reports and watch schedules/lists. You will receive reports, maintain desk journals, ensure accuracy of paperwork, maintain key control for buildings and vehicles, issue specialized equipment and checking detention cell. You will distribute and balance the workload and rotations among FTOs and police officers; ensure work is finished by end of shift and work is performed according to guidelines. You will monitor calls received, ensure appropriate number of vehicles are dispatched to crime/incident scene. Make on-the-spot decisions on out-of-the-ordinary incidents. You will monitor field activities and provide technical guidance/assistance/instruction to police officers; provide technical advice/guidance to police officers on the enforcement of laws, rules and regulations. You will inspect police activities aboard onboard installation to ensure compliance with policies and procedures; inspect physical security of areas, evaluates situations and conditions, identifies deficiencies and recommend corrective actions. You will check on work progress, review incident reports for accuracy; gather and compile statistical information that illustrates criminal activity/trend.

Qualification

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. GS-09: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that provided knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property. Specialized experience for this position is assisting in the planning and directing of watch activities, preparing absentee reports and watch schedules/lists; deploying police officers on motorized, bicycle, or walking patrols; directing police officers at fixed posts; controlling vehicle and personnel access to the installation; instructing field training officers; monitoring and maintaining criminal activity statistics; receiving reports, maintaining desk journals and ensuring accuracy of paperwork submitted. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/police-series-0083/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Additional Conditions of Employment: Employees are subjected to a pre-employment background check and ongoing background checks to affirm employability as a Police Officer. Employee is required to wear an assigned uniform and display official designated items or accessories to include additional required equipment. The employee must follow and adhere to applicable grooming standards for the installation. May be required to respond to off base circumstances as directed by the installation commander, in accordance with USMC and DoD policy. You may be required to respond to off base circumstances as directed by the installation and pass periodic re-tests as required. As first responders to chemical/biological at tacks must be able to train and wear personal protective equipment to include a mask, suit, boots and gloves.

Education

No substitution of education or training may be made for the required specialized experience at the GS-06 level or above.

Evaluations

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: DETENTION MANAGING HUMAN RESOURCES PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY RESTRAINT AND SELF-DEFENSE TRAFFIC CONTROL WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.