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Police Officer (Instructor)

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command

Summary

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

About the Position: This position is under the supervision of the US Army Garrison, Directorate of Emergency Services. Police/Provost Marshall Division.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/02/2026 to 03/17/2026
Salary
$61,722 to - $80,243 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Sill, OK
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - 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
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
MCFS-26-12898632-DHA
Control number
859487800

Duties

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  • Build the course lessons using materials and information from various sources to construct the course lesson plans, visual aids.
  • Prepare and presents training courses in a variety of subjects.
  • Exercise arrest authority; searches and detains suspects
  • Ensure Selective Enforcement Checks (SECs) are conducted as scheduled
  • Develop, coordinate and administer in-service law enforcement training and development activities for all federal police officers and military police
  • Provide input to supervisor to document needs and assure proper programming and budgeting of manpower, funds and facilities to support the law enforcement-training plan

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.
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance.
  • Subject to random urinalysis testing in accordance with the Department of the Army guidelines.
  • Be able to wear chemical protections masks, gloves, and other associated equipment.
  • Pass periodic medical examinations (physical, emotional, and mental stability).
  • Pass periodic physical agility test requirements.
  • Maintain a valid state driver's license.
  • Be certified in the use of chemical aerosol irritants, tear gas, and radar guns.
  • Become state certified, if required, for radar and breathalyzer operations.
  • Position is covered by the 199 Lautenberg Amendment to the Control Act of 1968. Person convicted of a misdemeanor of felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
  • Incumbent must meet requirements for the Army Civilian Police and Security Program.
  • Must comply with the Army Civilian Police dress and appearance requirements.
  • Must be training and proficient in specialized weapons and unarmed self-defense.
  • Must be able to complete military, Federal, state, and local certifications for specialized training courses to instruct in the areas of law enforcement equipment, procedures, or techniques required for the position.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

Qualifications

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 presenting lessons and examples during courses on law enforcement techniques; demonstrating law enforcement operations and techniques to mentor lower level employee; assist with preparation of police training material and updating performance standards;assist range instructors in operation of ranges; and responding to criminal activity. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the Federal Service (GS-08).

Education

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.

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 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)19 - Physical Security and Law Enforcement Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • 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.
  • Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized.
  • Student loan repayment MAY be authorized.
  • Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service MAY be authorized.
  • Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates MAY be authorized.

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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