NEC
P13A
Law Enforcement Specialist (LES)
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Law Enforcement Specialists perform installation, shipboard, and facility law enforcement duties to protect personnel, property, and public order. They conduct patrols, enforce regulations and criminal law, respond to incidents, control access, and prepare law enforcement reports.
Core Skills
- law enforcement patrolling
- incident response
- criminal law enforcement
- access control operations
- traffic enforcement
- detention and prisoner handling
- use of force procedures
- report writing
- conflict de escalation
Common Certifications
- State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification
- Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
- National Incident Management System Certification
- Private Investigator License
Civilian Career Paths
- LAW ENFORCEMENT
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
- CORRECTIONS
- PRIVATE SECURITY
Training & Development
Getting Started
- State Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certification
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
- FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Career Growth
- Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
- State law enforcement instructor certification
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