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Supervisory Police Officer

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
Directorate of Emergency Services

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Comp Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) handles the day-to-day operations of Army installations.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/25/2026 to 05/26/2026
Salary
$61,722 to - $80,243 per year

Pay will be set at time of job offer and will be based on the pay locality for that particular location. See additional information below

Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Locations
many vacancies in the following locations:
Redstone Arsenal, AL
Rock Island, IL
Fort Detrick, MD
Fort Meade, MD
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
MCFT-26-12891371-DHA-S
Control number
858971300

Duties

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  • Serve as a Shift Supervisor for the Law Enforcement force assigned under the authority of the Senior Commander at Installation Management Command (IMCOM) supported installations.
  • Provide sworn testimony based on investigative findings.
  • Direct the work of assigned law enforcement officers.
  • Manage all aspects of personnel administration such as evaluating performance, resolving complaints and administering discipline.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
  • This position requires employee to submit to pre-employment and random urinalysis exams and sign a DA Form 5019 drug testing position form.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • This position requires rotating shift work to provide coverage on evening, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
  • This position may require overtime work.
  • A medical screening/examination is required in accordance with Army Regulation 190-56, Appendix B and C, AR 50-5, AR 50-6, and/or AR 190-59. Immunizations, such as Hepatitis B, may be required.
  • Incumbent must be proficient in the use of assigned firearms/weapons, pass an initial qualification, and must qualify semi-annually thereafter in the use of assigned firearms/weapons.
  • Position requires employee to perform daily duties while wearing a uniform and/or protective clothing to include facial/head worn protective masks (SAPR, SCBA, etc.) soft body armor where assigned, and duty belt with police equipment.
  • Must be able to successfully graduate from a United States Army Military Police School accredited Civilian Police Academy.
  • This position is designated as 'Mission Essential'.
  • This position requires incumbent to obtain and maintain certification in the use of radar detection and alcohol detection equipment.
  • This position you may be required to wear chemical protection masks, gloves, and other associated equipment. As well as be required to be certified in the use of aerosol irritants and baton
  • Must obtain and maintain yearly influenza vaccination
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret (T3) clearance.
  • Federal law requires removal of federal law enforcement officers convicted of felonies.
  • Must be able to pass an annual medical, and physical agility tests to standards published in AR 190-56, and maintain a level of fitness so as to perform physically demanding and occasionally arduous tasks in the performance of your duties.
  • Must be able to act in the capacity of a first responder to critical incidents. This will include active participation in training and exercises designed to determine the readiness of responding forces.
  • You will execute the lawful orders of critical incident commanders. During critical incidents, you may incur extra shifts and long hours. Such duties may place you in danger of severe personal injury, loss of limb, or even death.
  • Comply with and maintain the requirements of the Individual Reliability Program (IRP) IAW 190-56.

Qualifications

****This is an open continuous announcement.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis. Applications will be reviewed bi-weekly and referred for selection as vacancies occur within the organization.

Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.

Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service or have a break in service may be authorized.

Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

Who May Apply: US Citizens


In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience which includes law enforcement operations, practices and techniques to prevent, detect and investigate violations of law, rules and regulations; analyze emergency situations, and coordinate law enforcement activities, and interpret regulations to determine the enforcement of appropriate laws. The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-08).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Creditable specialized experience may have been gained in work on a police force; through service as a military police officer; in work providing visitor protection and law enforcement in parks, forests, or other natural resource or recreational environments; in performing criminal investigative duties; or in other work that provided the required knowledge and skills.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Security & Intelligence Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • The following special programs/incentives MAY be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government:
    • Recruitment Incentives
    • Relocation Incentives
    • Student Loan Repayment
    • Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
    • Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.
  • Employee shifts are based on mission requirements that are identified after certification requirements for the position are met. Shifts are not negotiated during the hiring process.
  • You can visit the following website to find the salary amounts based on locality. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2026/general-schedule/
  • Certain locations pay is not located on the GS locality tables. Please see below for locations that have separate salary charts.
  • FORT WALKER, VA (0815) https://www.opm.gov/special-rates/2026/Table081501012026.aspx
  • PICATINNEY ARESENAL, NJ (983T) https://www.opm.gov/special-rates/2026/Table983T01012026.aspx
  • REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL (0821) https://www.opm.gov/special-rates/2026/Table082101012026.aspx
  • DETRICK, MD (0787) https://www.opm.gov/special-rates/2026/Table078701012026.aspx
  • MEADE, MD (0787) https://www.opm.gov/special-rates/2026/Table078701012026.aspx
  • FORT MYER, VA (0787) https://www.opm.gov/special-rates/2026/Table078701012026.aspx
  • FORT BELVOIR, VA (0787) https://www.opm.gov/special-rates/2026/Table078701012026.aspx
  • ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD (0787) https://www.opm.gov/special-rates/2026/Table078701012026.aspx

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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