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Posted: January 15, 2026 (1 day ago)

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POLICE OFFICER

Army Tank-Automotive and Armament Command (TACOM)

Department of the Army

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$47,100 - $68,043

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GS-6 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $37,764 - $49,094

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-5. Bachelor's degree + some experience.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a police officer at a U.S.

Army manufacturing center in Lima, Ohio, where you'll respond to emergencies, investigate crimes and accidents, enforce laws, and protect people and property on the site.

It's ideal for someone with prior law enforcement experience who wants stable federal employment in a military setting.

The role involves patrolling, making arrests if needed, and handling security tasks in a government facility.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience in law enforcement, such as enforcing laws, maintaining order, and protecting property (for GS-06)
  • For GS-07: Additional experience in crime prevention, detection, investigation, and property protection
  • Successful completion of the US Army Civilian Police Academy and Field Officer Training Program (required for GS-07 progression)
  • Eligibility under specific federal employment authorities, with proof of documents
  • Ability to respond to emergencies, conduct investigations, make arrests, and testify in court
  • Physical capability to subdue suspects, drive patrol vehicles, and operate detection equipment

Full Job Description

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

This position is located at the Joint System Manufacturing Center (JSMC) in Lima, OH.

POSITION IS ANNOUNCED AS A STANDING REGISTER (OPEN CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT): First cutoff date to evaluate candidates will be January 31st, 2026.

Application packages received after this date will be evaluated bi-weekly or upon request of management. Application packages must be complete at the time referral certificates are issued.

Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement.

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.

You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-06 Level: One year of specialized experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.

Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled such as: enforcing a body of laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involving the responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property (including government, contractor or private property); and performing or assisting in criminal investigative duties such as accident investigations or security breach investigations.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

For the GS-07 Level: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Prevention, detection and/or investigation of crimes; (2) Protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; and (3) Maintaining order and/or protecting life.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level position in the federal service (GS-06).

In addition to the qualification above, to qualify for/progress to the GS-7 level you will need the following certifications: Successful completion of the US Army Civilian Police Academy and Field Officer Training Program.

NOTE: All certifications must be submitted with application. Major Duties:

  • Responds to calls for police assistance and emergency help.
  • Responds to criminal activities.
  • Investigates accidents and prepare reports.
  • Conducts preliminary investigations of security breaches and interview witnesses, along with compiling evidence.
  • Subdues and disarms people committing violent acts and arrest suspects.
  • Escorts important persons/visitors and give directions.
  • Drives patrol vehicle around installation and issue tickets for parking violations.
  • Operates radar speed detection devices and alcohol breath analysis equipment.
  • Directs traffic and if needed, direct individuals away from accidents and fires.
  • If needed, gives depositions, and testify in court.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: MCGM-26-12857700-DHA