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Supervisory Police Officer

Department of Defense
Defense Logistics Agency

Summary

This position has been designated as an Essential Position (e.g., snow emergency days, holidays, increased security periods, national emergency). The position cannot be vacated during war or national emergency without seriously impairing the mission. Assignments may be performed at any job site within the organization.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/13/2026 to 03/22/2026
Salary
$81,727 to - $106,251 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent - Multiple Appointment Types
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
9
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DLADSN-26-12911080-MP
Control number
861087200

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Duties

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  • Serves as shift supervisor over a group of police officers who provide law enforcement and protective service.
  • Exercises control over assigned shift of police officers performing law enforcement and crime prevention duties to maintain law and order during normal and emergency operations.
  • Performs and supervises police duties to assure the protection of life, property, and the civil rights of individuals through the enforcement of federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, agency rules, and regulations.
  • Supervises the activities and operations of all shift law enforcement personnel with responsibility and authority on matters pertaining to shift activities and operations.
  • Enforces and maintains law and order to deter crime and other violations of law, regulation, policy, directive, or rule and to preserve and/or restore the peace.
  • Ensures DLA personnel, facilities, and resources are protected by maintaining adequate anti-terrorism readiness posture.
  • Plans, controls, and supervises the activities and operations of the shift supervised.
  • Inspects shift personnel for minimum standards of appearance, readiness, and equipment operability prior to and during the course of duty assignment, to include observations of patrol posts.
  • Makes periodic inspections of assigned areas, immediately taking corrective action for any discrepancies noted.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
  • Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Preemployment Physical Requirement: Required - Physical Fitness testing MUST be conducted at one of the following DLA sites: New Cumberland, PA; Richmond, VA; Ft Belvoir, VA; Columbus, OH; Tracy, CA. Travel to/from is at the candidate's expense.
  • Supervisory Probation: Required
  • Completion of Supervisory Certification Program: Required
  • Bargaining Unit Status: No
  • Licenses Required: Valid State Driver License
  • Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
  • This is a Mission Essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Supervisory Police Officer, your qualifications must include:

A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. For current and former Federal civilian service employees, to qualify for the GS-09 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. For all other applicants, to qualify for the GS-09 grade level, specialized experience must be at the GS-08 grade level or equivalent in the military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

  • GS-07: Assigns officers their individual assignments to ensure their understanding and comprehension of responsibilities and duties. Assists in briefing the shift on pertinent information, scheduled or expected events, and criminal information in a "roll call" setting. Assists the change of shifts and ensures the proper posting/ dispatching of officers, Reviews all reports and records prepared by shift personnel to assure reports are written in a timely manner. Discusses with subordinates alternate methods in handling situations more effectively.
  • GS-08: Discusses with personnel their individual assignments to ensure their understanding and comprehension of responsibilities and duties of assignment. Briefs the shift on pertinent information, scheduled or expected events, and criminal information in a "roll call" setting. Conducts the change of shifts and ensures the proper posting/ dispatching of officers, Reviews all reports and records prepared by shift personnel to assure reports are written in a timely manner and the workload provides for comprehensive and technically accurate reports. Notes and records actions taken, obtains additional facts and information and discusses with subordinates alternate methods in handling situation more effectively.


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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Medical Requirements and Medical Evaluations: These positions require moderate to hazardous physical exertion and/or duties of a hazardous nature. Medical requirements outlined in Agency policy apply to all police officers. Incumbent must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of the position, including acting as a first responder to all types of emergencies or volatile situations without risk to themselves or others. A medical evaluation will be completed annually.

Physical Fitness Requirements: Incumbent must pass an initial and annual physical fitness test and medical evaluation.

This is a DLA drug testing designated position. Required to undergo preemployment urinalysis requirements and sustainment drug testing. Must successfully pass all required drug testing.

Mission Essential: This position has been designated as a Mission Essential position (e.g., snow emergency days, holidays, increased security periods, national emergency). The position cannot be vacated during war or national emergency without seriously impairing the mission. Assignments may be performed at any job site within the organization. JD 4/10/20

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Information regarding DLA Police Officer positions to include qualification and training requirements, allowances and other amenities can be found at: http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InstallationSupport/DoingBusinesswithInstallationSupport/DLAPolice/

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.

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Statement of Understanding: Incumbents will be required to read ad sign DLA Form 1892, DLA Police Employment Conditions/Statement of Understating and Agreement. If they sign the form and cannot meet any of the conditions of employment as specified, it serves as a basis for removal in accordance with applicable Federal and/or agency regulations. If the incumbent signs this form and later declines to take the physical fitness test or attend basic police training academy, it also will serve as a basis for removal in accordance with applicable Federal and/or agency regulations.

Lautenberg Amendment: This position requires the incumbent to carry a firearm while in an on-duty status only. Any person who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (title 18, U.S.C., section 922 (g)). Incumbents who have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statute are not eligible for a police officer position in DLA.

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.

The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies:

GS-9:

  • Accountability
  • Customer Service
  • Developing Others
  • Interpersonal Skills

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

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