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Supervisory Police Officer (WATCH COMMANDER)
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Louisiana
Salary
$74,678 - $97,087
per year
Type
Closes
April 8, 2026
GS-9 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a Watch Commander in the Army's police force, where you'll lead a team of officers during shifts, handle emergencies, conduct investigations, and ensure everyone follows the rules to protect people and property on a military base in Louisiana.
It's a supervisory role that involves directing patrols, coordinating with other emergency services, and reviewing reports.
A good fit would be someone with police leadership experience who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes situations and has a strong sense of duty.
Key Requirements
- One year of specialized experience in law enforcement or protective services at a level equivalent to GS-8, including directing subordinates, responding to emergencies, conducting investigations, and using computer programs for reports
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to apprehend violators and enforce federal, state, DoD, Army, and local regulations
- Supervisory skills to lead civilian and military police personnel, provide directions on patrols, and coordinate emergency responses
- Proficiency in reviewing law enforcement reports and documentation for accuracy and completeness
- Experience with patrols, emergency calls, and short-term criminal investigations
- Familiarity with organizational SOPs, policies, and current law enforcement techniques
Full Job Description
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DHA for Certain Comp Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: Serves as a Supervisory Police Officer (Watch Commander), responsible to the Branch Supervisor, Law Enforcement Division under the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES).
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 with a federal, state, municipal, local, or private protective organization which includes (1) work directing the activities of subordinates engaged in the protection of life, property, and the civil rights of citizens; (2) responding to calls for police assistance and emergency situations; (3) conducting investigations of crimes and suspected criminal activities; (4) using word processing and web-based law enforcement computer programs to write or query reports.
The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed equivalent to the next lower grade/position in Federal Service (GS-09). Major Duties:
- Apprehend violators as required by applicable laws or regulations.
- Ensure all patrols comply with organizational SOPs, policies, current law enforcement techniques and skills.
- Conduct short-term investigations on criminal cases.
- Conduct patrols to enforce Federal, State and Department of Defense, Department of the Army and local regulations.
- Respond to emergency calls, complaints and other calls for service.
- Serve as a Supervisory Police Officer (Watch Commander) over civilian and military police personnel.
- Provide directions to subordinate law enforcement supervisors and officers on patrol assignments.
- Coordinate emergency responses between law enforcement, security, fire, and other emergency units.
- Responsible for reviewing law enforcement reports and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.
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