Lead Police Officer

Full Job Description

GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades.

We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content.

If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you.

This position is part of the Agency Force Protection, Government Publishing Office in Washington, District of Columbia.

To qualify for the Lead Police Officer, PQ - 0083 - 6 , you must have one (1) year of specialized experience performing policing duties at the PQ-05 or equivalent in the federal service.

Specialized experience is described as the following: Experience that provided knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property.

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.

The following medical requirements apply to all applicants: Good near and distant vision Ability to distinguish basic colors Ability to hear conversational voice 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. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (03/13/2026) to be considered.

Major Duties:

• Verifies credentials to ensure only authorized personnel, vehicles, and equipment are permitted on GPO property.
• Provides immediate response to incidents involving security breaches, fire alarms, medical emergencies, and potential threats to GPO personnel or assets.
• Enforces GPO rules and regulations.
• Collects and protects evidence.
• Arrests and detains individuals who violate laws and regulations.
• Provides new officers with field training on GPO policies, emergency response systems, and general police duties.