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Police Officer (Private - Experienced Officer - Up To 70k Recruitment Incentive)

Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$70K–$127K/yr
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
1 weeks ago

Job Description

Summary

Seeking a Federal Law Enforcement Officer (SP-01) to apply regulations, ensure security, and exercise sound judgment in critical situations.

This Federal Law Enforcement Officer (SP-01) position requires applying detailed regulations, exercising sound judgment, and ensuring public safety. We seek dedicated professionals ready to uphold the law and protect assets.

  • *Key Responsibilities:**
  • Learn and apply detailed, complex regulations and procedures.
  • Make sound judgments based on the application of laws and directions.
  • Perform duties related to law enforcement, security, and visitor protection.
  • *Required Qualifications:**
  • **Age:** Must be 21 but not yet 37 by application date (exceptions for prior federal service or qualified veterans' preference eligibility).
  • **Training:** Successfully completed a certified local, state, or federal Police Training Program.
  • **Experience/Education (One of the following):**
* **Experience:** At least one year of progressively responsible experience demonstrating the ability to learn and apply complex regulations, exercise sound judgment, and manage critical tasks. Examples include work on a police force, military police, security, visitor protection, law enforcement in natural resource environments, criminal investigations, or supervisory/managerial roles. * **Education:** Successful completion of 60 credit hours (2 years) of higher education. * **Combination:** A combination of qualifying experience and higher education.

  • *Additional Requirements:**
  • Positions are covered by special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement officers (mandatory retirement age 57, with exceptions for prior federal service or veteran preference).
  • Proof of Law Enforcement retirement system status is required.
  • Transcripts are required for education claims.
  • DD-214 or Statement of Service required for military experience.
  • Volunteer experience will be credited.
  • *Application Notes:** Resumes must clearly indicate duties, employment dates (month/year), and hours worked. Resumes are limited to two single-sided pages with a minimum 10-point font and 0.5-inch margins.


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The National Park Service (NPS) is an agency of the United States federal government, within the U.S. Department of the Interior. The service manages all national parks; most national monuments; and other natural, historical, and recreational properties, with various title designations. The United States Congress created the agency on August 25, 1916, through the National Park Service Organic Act. Its headquarters is in Washington, D.C., within the main headquarters of the Department of the Interior.

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