Police Officer

Job Summary

Division of Police ensures the safety and security of employees, visitors, patients, and contractors, as well as the protection of NIH’s research and knowledge assets through administering, enforcing, and coordinating a comprehensive full-service security, police protection, and law enforcement program for the health care, research, administration, and support facilities and personnel at the NIH campus and off-campus facilities.

Open & Closing Dates: 01/05/2026 to 01/12/2026
Salary: $50,460 to $65,599 per year (GS
7)
Location: 2 vacancies in Hamilton, Maryland (Remote job: No Telework eligible).
No Travel Required (Occasional travel – you may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed).
Appointment Type: Permanent.
Work Schedule: Full-time, Service.
Competitive Promotion potential

• Performs the full range of duties in the investigation/apprehension of suspected offenders, such as carrying a firearm or other weapon to enforce and maintain law and order.
• Patrols assigned area on foot or in a patrol vehicle.
• Investigates suspicious situations and takes appropriate action such as identifying and arresting suspected violators based on probable cause.
• Officer may be required to take law enforcement action off the property of the agency.
• Develops and follows leads, takes statements, and gathers bits of information and facts.
• Searches vehicles, persons, and packages entering the organization for weapons of mass destruction or contraband.
• Responds to bomb threats which includes searching for locating and differentiating between harmless and suspicious biohazards and chemicals.
• Works radar equipment and enforces speed limits. Issues citations for speeding, traffic and parking violations.
• Investigates traffic accidents, noting location of vehicles involved; any skid marks; violation of traffic laws, recording measurements and photographing crime scene, issues violation notices, and prepares documentation for court.

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job‑related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• This position requires weekend hours, night shifts, regular or rotational shifts, holiday hours. This position has on‑call or call‑back requirements.
• Pre‑employment medical examination, psychological examination, immunization, and no communicable diseases.
• Valid motor vehicle license or ability to obtain one before final offer.
• Covered by a bargaining unit (union) if selected.
• Must be able to lift and move heavy items weighing 50 lbs. or more.
• May be required to use protective clothing.
• Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) test may be required.
• Travel 12 weeks for initial entrance level training at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). FLETC may be waived for eligible candidates.
• Work outdoors under all weather conditions.
• Compliance with Lautenberg Amendment Gun Control Act (prohibits firearms for people convicted of domestic violence or any felonious act).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret background investigation.
• Must have reached 21st birthday prior to initial appointment.
• Drug testing required (urinalysis) prior to appointment and random testing during tenure.
• Uniform required; criminal history background checks required.
• Weapon qualification once per quarter with a minimum score of 210.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.

You qualify at the GS‑07 level if you meet the following qualification requirement:

• At least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS‑06 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks:
• 1) working as an officer on a police force or serving as a military police officer;
• 2) performing criminal investigative duties;
• 3) taking initial…