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SUPERVISORY POLICE OFFICER(WATCH COMMANDER)

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Location

Salary

$88,809 - $115,458

per year

Closes

April 13, 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 shift supervisor in the Army's police force in Hawaii, where you'll oversee officers, manage daily operations, and handle emergencies like investigations and traffic control.

It's ideal for someone with hands-on law enforcement experience who enjoys leading a team in a dynamic, high-responsibility environment.

The role offers a chance to work in a stunning location but comes with Hawaii's higher living costs.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience in law enforcement, including principles of physical security, force protection, search and seizure, traffic control, and report documentation
  • Ability to manage and supervise law enforcement officers on assigned shifts according to patrol plans
  • Skills in monitoring radio transmissions, initiating assistance procedures, and responding to emergency calls
  • Proficiency in reviewing and ensuring accuracy of law enforcement reports and documentation
  • Experience planning work schedules, balancing workloads, providing on-the-job training, and guiding employees
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Relevant paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work, clearly described in resume

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: This position is with the U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii, Directorate of Emergency Services. Hawaii is a beautiful state, but has a high cost of living.

Hawaii has many outdoor activities all year round including surfing, paddling, diving, fishing, and hiking.

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 which includes utilizing knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of law enforcement, physical security and force protection to include search and seizure; performing a variety of traffic control duties AND; completing and documenting reports/forms as necessary to explain the facts surrounding law enforcement actions.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). Major Duties:

  • You will be responsible for managing and supervising all law enforcement officers assigned in accordance with the patrol distribution plan and desk operations on an assigned shift.
  • You will monitor radio transmissions for proper procedures and follows established procedures to initiate action for assistance.
  • You will be responsible for reviewing law enforcement reports and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy to include substantiating charges.
  • You will plan work, prepare schedules for completion of work, distribute and balance the workload among employees and guides employees in specific tasks and job techniques, provides on-the-job training to new employees.
  • You will respond to and investigate emergency calls, complaints and other calls for service.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/4/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/4/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: IPA1-26-12929767-DHA-R