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Public Notice - Police Officer - Recruitment Incentive - Relocation Incentive

Summary

Discover a challenging and rewarding career with the Pentagon Force Protection Agency. Protecting Those Who Protect Our Nation, PFPA police officers are responsible for the force protection, security, and law enforcement for the people, facilities, infrastructure, and other resources at the Pentagon Reservation and, DoD occupied facilities in the National Capital Region and DoD occupied facilities.

Positions are located at the Pentagon (Arlington, VA) in the Pentagon Police Division; the Herbert R. Temple Jr. Army National Guard Readiness Center (Arlington, VA), and Mark Center (Alexandria, VA) in the National Capital Region Division; and Raven Rock Mountain Complex (Adams County, PA), which is part of the Pentagon Reservation and falls under the responsibility of PFPA.

Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following:

  • Enforce local, state, and Federal laws and regulations; and enforce DoD policies and regulations relating to law enforcement and security.
  • Physically protect designated facilities (buildings and grounds), employees, visitors, and staff from threats of crime and disruption; preserves law and order; and serves as a deterrent to crime and other violations of law, rules, and regulations.
  • Perform protective services, security, and access control for the Pentagon and other buildings in the National Capital Region occupied by PFPA employees, government equipment, and property.
  • Make arrests, prepare reports and testify in court.
  • Interact with legal counsel and coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

 

General: Applicants must include months and hours worked per week for all employment listed on their resume to determine creditable experience.

  • Level AD-05: Requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to AD-04/GS level demonstrating knowledge of basic laws, rules, and procedures related to maintaining order and protecting life/property. Experience can be gained in law enforcement, military, loss prevention, or security. OR a bachelor's degree in police science or a related field (see list in full description). OR a combination of experience and education.
  • Comparable degrees may include but are not limited to Anthropology, Community Policing, Computer Engineering, Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminal Psychology, Criminal Law, Criminology, Cybersecurity, Emergency Management, Ethics in Criminal Justice, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Science, Homeland Security, Juvenile Justice, Psychology, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Research Methods, Security and Policy Administration, Social Work, Systems Engineering, or Sociology.