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Police Officer

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command
McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, Installation Services Directorate in McAlester, OK

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This position serves as a Police Officer conducting law enforcement duties and enforcing safety regulations on a major military installation to maintain order and protect life and property.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 08/06/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 6, 2026
Location
3 vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$45,409 - $59,031 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 6
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
Yes
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
MCGL-26-13018073-DHA
Control number
877821600

Duties

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  • Complete police accident reports, to include identifying, locating, and interviewing witnesses and/or suspects.
  • Apprehend violators, obtain facts and prepare statements concerning accidents or violations.
  • Maintain responsibility and control over crime/accident scenes by conducting investigations, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
  • Respond to and investigate emergency calls, complaints and other calls for service.
  • Secure access to installation and building to protect personnel and property.

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.
  • Secure access to installation and building to protect personnel and property.
  • This position is subject to the Lautenberg Amendment/Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968.
  • This position is covered by the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program, or a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an Individual Reliability Program certification IAW AR 190-56.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid US state and local government driver's license.
  • This position requires shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and other situations.
  • This position may require the incumbent to work overtime.
  • A medical screening/examination is required in accordance with Army Regulation 19056, Appendix B and C, AR 50-5, AR 50-6, and/or AR 190-59. Immunizations, such as Hepatitis B, may be required.
  • Must be able to pass annual physical agility test per AR 190-56, and maintain be able to perform physically demanding and occasionally arduous tasks as are expected in a force protection/ law enforcement first responder environment.
  • Firearms testing and successful qualification to Army published standards required on a semi-annual basis. This may include firing at night, with one hand, or while under time or physical stress.
  • Position requires employee to perform routine and emergency daily duties while wearing a uniform and/or protective clothing and/or personal protective equipment.
  • Must be able to successfully graduate from a United States Army Military Police School accredited Civilian Police or Security Guard Course; unless waived.
  • Incumbent must be able to act in the capacity of a first responder to critical incidents, including but not limited to: criminal acts, natural disasters, lost or missing persons, mass casualties, and/or acts of terror or mass destruction.
  • Incumbent will be required to execute the lawful orders of critical incident commanders, military or civilian, assigned duties as such.
  • Position requires lifting and carrying of heavy objects.
  • Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain an Individual Reliability Program certification IAW AR 190-56.

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 examples of demonstrating knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations; assisting with law enforcement operations, practices and techniques; gathering information and facts pertinent to an investigation; and/or maintaining order and protecting life and property.

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.
  • This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
  • 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 Security and Intelligence Career Field.
  • This is a Functional Community Physical Security and Law Enforcement formerly known as Career Program 19 position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Defense National Relocation Program (Government Home Sale) expenses are not authorized.
  • Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives are not authorized.
  • Student Loan Repayment Program is not authorized.
  • Credit for prior non-Federal experience and certain military service for leave accrual rates may be authorized but must be established prior to entry on duty.
  • This is a Bargaining Unit AR3135 position.

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.

U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Looking to make a difference? Join our team!

Army Materiel Command (AMC) is the Army's primary logistics and sustainment command, responsible for managing the global supply chain and ensuring installation and materiel readiness across the Total Force.

AMC is one of the Army's largest commands with nearly 165,000 military, Army Civilian and contractor employees, impacting all 50 states and more than 150 countries. Since 1962, AMC has played a significant role in supplying our forces during wars, conflicts and contingencies, and providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief. From managing the Army's global supply chain to providing quality of life programs for Soldiers and families; from providing financial management and contracting capabilities to leading the way in data analytics, AMC's missions are wide ranging and critical.

The U.S. Army, Joint Munitions Command (JMC) is a subordinate command to one of four major Army Commands, AMC. JMC provides precise and predictive conventional munitions sustainment and life cycle management to an expeditionary global force from 17 arsenals, depots and ammo plants across the spectrum of conflict.

Learn more about the Joint Munitions Command at https://www.jmc.army.mil

Shaping Warfighter Munitions for the Future Fight!

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Website
https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq
Address
GL-W390AA MCALESTER ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT
DO NOT MAIL
McAlester, OK 74501
US

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