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Lead Police Officer

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Salary

$55,882 - $72,644

per year

Closes

May 21, 2026

GS-7 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This role involves leading a small team of police officers on a U.S. Army base in Alabama, overseeing patrols, investigations, and training to keep the installation safe.

It suits someone with hands-on law enforcement experience who can guide others, handle emergencies, and report to higher-ups.

Ideal candidates are reliable team leaders passionate about public safety in a military setting.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience in responding to emergency and non-emergency calls
  • Experience utilizing search and arrest authority
  • Proficiency in conducting traffic patrols with equipment like radar, Lidar, and breathalyzer
  • Skill in using computer-based systems for incident reporting and case documentation
  • Ability to lead a patrol team of three or more officers, including civilians and military personnel
  • Oversight of investigations and providing sworn testimony
  • Conducting law enforcement training programs for military and civilian personnel

Full Job Description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain DoD Personnel 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.

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: 1) Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; 2) Utilizing search and arrest authority; 3) Conducting traffic patrol using specialized equipment such as radar, Lidar and breathalyzer; and 4) Utilizing computer-based systems for incident reporting and case documentation.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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.

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 Major Duties:

  • Lead a patrol team of three or more officers, including Department of Army Civilian Police (DACP), Military
  • Police (MP) and Department of Army Security Guards (DASG).
  • Provide direct oversight of all stages of investigations conducted by assigned DACP and MP personnel.
  • Provide sworn testimony based on investigative findings.
  • Reports team performance and training needs to leadership.
  • Conduct various law enforcement training programs for military and civilian personnel on the installation.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/21/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/21/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: MCFS-26-12891921-DHAS