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Posted: February 18, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Supervisory Police Officer

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Location

Salary

$61,722 - $80,243

per year

Closes

March 4, 2026

GS-8 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $46,479 - $60,424

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-7. Graduate study or significant experience.

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

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of police officers to patrol areas, respond to crimes and emergencies, and ensure safety on an Army installation in Kansas.

It requires supervising daily operations, coordinating with other emergency services, and handling reports and equipment accountability.

A good fit would be someone with prior law enforcement experience in a supervisory role who thrives in high-pressure situations and values public safety.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-08 level in law enforcement, including leading patrols and responding to incidents
  • Experience directing responses to crimes, complaints, and emergencies
  • Skill in overseeing investigations of thefts, assaults, and drug-related incidents
  • Ability to prepare accurate law enforcement reports and documentation
  • Proficiency in coordinating emergency responses with security, fire, and other units
  • Experience supervising subordinate staff, assigning work, and ensuring policy compliance
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to pass background checks for federal law enforcement positions

Full Job Description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain Competitive Service positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Perform law enforcement work to maintain law and order, preserve the peace, protect life and civil rights, detect and investigate crimes, apprehend violators, and perform patrols.

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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 in leading or guiding law enforcement patrols; directing responses to crimes, complaints, and emergencies; overseeing investigations of thefts, assaults, and drug-related incidents; preparing law enforcement reports; and coordinating emergency responses with security, fire, and other units.

This specialized experience is equivalent to work performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service (GS-08). Major Duties:

  • Supervise patrol operations and guide responses to crimes, complaints, and emergencies to ensure effective law enforcement and public safety.
  • Coordinate emergency responses between law enforcement, security, fire, and other units to ensure incident resolution and public safety.
  • Inventory keys, weapons, ammunition, and equipment at shift changes to ensure accountability and readiness.
  • Assign work to subordinate supervisors and review completed tasks to ensure compliance with organizational policies and operational standards.
  • Prepare law enforcement reports and documentation to ensure accuracy and support legal requirements.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/18/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/18/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: MCFU-26-12888965- DHA