Police Officer

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.

Experience a fabulous career as a Police Officer (GS-0083-07) as part of America’s Federal Civil Service! Dive into the dynamic realm of security and law enforcement with this entry-level opportunity, beckoning those with at least 1 year of prior experience in the law enforcement field. Seize the chance to become a guardian of America's Gateway to Space.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is recruiting for Full-time/TERM Police Officers to work at 502nd Security Forces Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston, Texas. We seek dedicated, community-minded leaders to protect and serve those who defend America. In this role, you will conduct active patrols, respond to emergency calls, and secure a premier military installation. Candidates must possess high integrity, strong communication skills, and adaptability.

Join a premier team with great training, competitive benefits, and a vital mission. Secure JBSA and stand with our Defenders.

This position can close at any time

*** This is a Federal Government civilian position – no active or reserve duty commitments ***

*** Possible Recruitment, Relocation, Retention Incentives***

*** Starting 27 September 2025, all Federal resumes must be no more than two (2) pages. Learn More: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).***

DUTIES:

• Enforce law, maintain law and order, preserve peace, and protect life and civil rights with the jurisdiction of the military installation. Incumbents have full powers of apprehension and detention which entail carrying a firearm, mirandizing suspects, preserving evidence, and testifying in court.
• Serves as a dispatcher for the installation and dispatches police units to scenes of crimes, accidents, and natural disasters.
• Performs full range of Entry Control and ensures individuals requesting access to the installation have proper identification to enter.
• Performs the full range of duties for defending protection level resources and serves as a restricted entry controller and immediate visual assessments sentry providing surveillance for sensitive, restricted, and limited access areas.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Subject to both pre-employment and random drug testing
• Must pass formal law enforcement training school as determined by AF/A4S and obtain DOD Peace Officer Standardization and Training Certification
• Must be able to qualify in the use of required weapons, as they will be required to in performance of duties.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary and required security clearance.
• Ability to employ ‘infantry/SWAT’ small unit tactics involving fire and maneuver, with rapid advancing movement between defensive positions, while wearing protective gear for extended periods of (e.g. Employing “Active Shooter” response tactics and techniques as a member of a small team is required).
• Must pass formal law enforcement training school as determined by AF/A4S and obtain DoD Peace Officer Standardization and Training Certification.
• Must pass an initial pre-employment medical examination, periodic medical examinations, meet established hearing standards and discern colors, contrast, and depth, and required initial and annual Department of the Air Force Civilian Police (DACP)
  *** Physical Agility Test ***

*** The Physical Agility Test (PAT) is a condition of employment standard which requires applicants to successfully pass the established standards push-ups 19 (within 2 minutes), and 1.5-mile run (17:30 or less). ***

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• Knowledge of police officer procedures and operating methods to perform the full range of police officer activities independently.
• Knowledge of special operating…