Supervisory Police Officer

💰 $71,957 – $93,549 (Locality Included)

📢 Direct Hire Authority (DHA)

The Department of Defense is seeking qualified law enforcement professionals to serve as Shift Supervisors (GS-9, 0083 Police Series) at Fort Irwin, California. This announcement is being filled under Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce.

This is a leadership role within an IMCOM-supported installation, responsible for supervising law enforcement operations and ensuring the protection of life, property, and civil rights.

📅 Open: 02/20/2026 – 03/06/2026

• Serve as Shift Supervisor for installation law enforcement personnel
• Exercise full search, apprehension, and detention authority
• Conduct patrol operations, traffic enforcement (radar, LIDAR, breathalyzer), and high‑speed pursuit when necessary
• Protect installation access control points and secure incident perimeters
• Operate NCIC terminals in compliance with federal/state law
• Plan, assign, and oversee work of subordinate officers
• Prepare schedules, set priorities, and manage shift operations

• Graduation from the U.S. Army Civilian Police Academy (or completion within one year of hire)
• Must maintain Secret clearance (T3)
• Mandatory drug testing (Testing Designated Position – AR 600-85)
• Annual physical exam and Physical Agility Test (PAT) required
• Weapons qualification, CPR/First Aid, and NIMS certification required
• Must comply with Individual Reliability Program standards
• Valid state driver’s license required
• Subject to irregular shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and recall
• Supervisory probationary period may apply

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

Required Experience:

One year of specialized law enforcement experience equivalent to the GS‑08 level, including:

• Preventing, detecting, and investigating crimes and misconduct
• Apprehending violators
• Responding to emergencies
• Protecting life, property, and civil rights
• Assisting in prosecution of criminal cases

⚠️ Education substitution is not permitted — qualification is based on experience alone.

• Competitive Service – Permanent, Full‑Time
• Occasional travel (~10%)
• Relocation and PCS may be authorized
• Recruitment/relocation incentives possible
• Student loan repayment may be authorized
  
  Credit for prior military/non‑federal service may apply toward leave accrual
• Veterans and Military Spouses encouraged to apply
• This is a Mission Essential position, requiring service during emergency or inclement weather conditions.

📄 Announcement Number: MCFU--DH

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