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Police Officer (Detective)

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

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$58,875 - $74,115

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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 detective at a U.S.

Army base in Pennsylvania, where you'll investigate crimes against people and property, gather evidence, and work with local law enforcement to keep the installation safe.

It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in policing or security who can handle investigations and follow strict procedures. U.S.

citizens with relevant background in law enforcement will find this role rewarding in a military setting.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent in federal service
  • Providing guidance on law enforcement policies and procedures to team members
  • Performing law enforcement duties including collecting evidence and conducting searches
  • Administering first aid in law enforcement situations
  • Enforcing laws to protect personnel and property
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Ability to handle evidence storage and documentary control securely

Full Job Description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Incumbent will serve as Detective at Carlisle Barracks, PA. Incumbent will conduct investigations to apprehend persons committing crimes against persons and property.

Special Rate Table SSRT 0556 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 at the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent which includes: : 1) providing guidance on law enforcement policies and procedures to team members; 2) performing law enforcement duties to include collect evidence, conducting searches, administering first aid, AND 3) enforcing laws to protect personnel and property.

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:

  • Conduct investigations to apprehend and/or detain persons committing crimes against persons and property.
  • Serve as Point of Contact (POC) for civil law enforcement agencies required to serve due process to military and civilian personnel on the installation.
  • Responsible for the proper documentary control of the safe and secure storage of all evidence obtained during investigations, raids, etc.
  • Provide informal channels to resolve problems arising due to jurisdictional or procedural differences between the military and civil agencies.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/9/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: MCFS-26-12862244-DHA