Police Officer - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized
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Police Officer (CLEO)
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Fort Irwin, California
Salary
$66,833 - $86,880
per year
Type
Closes
April 13, 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 job is for a police officer focused on law enforcement at a remote military base in California, with a strong emphasis on protecting the environment, wildlife, and natural resources.
The role involves patrolling areas, investigating violations of fish and game laws, and working with local agencies to ensure compliance.
It's a good fit for someone with prior experience in policing or conservation enforcement who enjoys outdoor work and community education on regulations.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience in law enforcement, such as enforcing traffic laws, issuing citations, and apprehending violators
- Experience conducting investigations into violations of federal, state, or environmental laws, including fish, wildlife, or game regulations
- Ability to perform patrol assignments to monitor activities and ensure compliance with regulations in remote areas
- Skills in surveillance, interviewing witnesses, and executing search and seizure operations
- Familiarity with promoting public awareness of fish, game, and environmental laws
- U.S. citizenship required
- Ability to pass background checks and physical fitness requirements for federal law enforcement positions
Full Job Description
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for positions in support of the safety of the public to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Incumbent will serve as a Police Office (CLEO) located at Fort Irwin, CA 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) Performing law enforcement duties such as enforcing traffic laws, issuing tickets, questioning or apprehending violators of federal or local laws; (2) Conducting law enforcement investigations into violations of federal and state laws such as fish, wildlife, or environmental laws; and (3) Executing patrol assignments to monitor activities and ensure compliance with established regulations.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Major Duties:
- Ensure physical security measures are in effect in remote areas of the installation.
- Liaison with local State and Department of interior in studies of endangered wildlife.
- Conduct a full range of difficult and complex law enforcement activities such as surveillance, interviewing, and search and seizure.
- Promote public awareness of fish, game laws and regulations.
- Investigate violations of environmental and fish and game laws.
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