LEAD POLICE OFFICER
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Police Officer (Military Ocean Terminal)
U.S. Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command
Department of the Army
Location
Concord, California
Salary
$72,418 - $94,146
per year
Type
Closes
March 9, 2026
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 military ocean terminal in Concord, California, where you'll patrol the area, enforce laws, handle arrests, and provide security for ships and personnel, including some boat operations and emergency response.
It's ideal for someone with prior law enforcement or military police experience who is physically fit, comfortable with firearms, and ready to work in a high-stakes environment protecting government assets.
U.S. citizens with at least one year of relevant experience will find this a good fit for a stable federal role.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience in law enforcement, such as police or military police work
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, and law enforcement practices for maintaining order and protecting property
- Ability to search suspects, use force for arrests, and conduct field drug/alcohol testing
- Proficiency in issuing traffic citations and operating firearms while maintaining weapon qualifications
- Skills in boat maintenance, radio communication with Coast Guard, and providing first aid in emergencies
- U.S. citizenship and ability to pass background checks for federal law enforcement position
Full Job Description
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: The Department of the Army Civilian Police Officer, serves at one of the two Military Ocean Terminals in the U.S.
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.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes work on a police force; work as a military police officer; knowledge of laws and regulations; law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques; and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Major Duties:
- Adhere to proper procedure in searching suspects.
- Use force or take risk as necessary to arrest or apprehend violators.
- Conduct field drug and alcohol testing of suspected offenders.
- Issue warning, citation, or summons for an observed traffic violation.
- Maintain radio contact with U.S. Coast Guard to provide assistance in search and rescue operations.
- Complete operator maintenance on boats to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Provide protection to crew through operating protective firearms and safety equipment.
- Maintain qualifications with assigned weapons.
- Provide first aid procedures in emergency situations.
- Coordinate appropriate responses between law enforcement, security, fire, or other emergency units.
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