Police Officer

GPO employees possess a diverse array of talent in many administrative fields and trades. We provide other agencies with innovative services for the printing, publishing, storage, and distribution of digital content. If you are an energetic, inventive individual looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career opportunity, GPO may be the place for you. This position is part of the Agency Force Protection, Government Publishing Office in Washington, DC. Duties - Verifying credentials to ensure only authorized personnel enter the facilities, issuing vendor or visitor passes as necessary. - Conducting interior and exterior patrols of the facility and parking lots on foot and using a vehicle. - Assisting in the pursuit, apprehension, and detainment of individuals who are fleeing a crime scene, attempting to resist arrest, or are suspected of violations, misdemeanors, and felonies based on probable cause. ### Conditions of employment - U.S. Citizenship is Required. - Selectee must pass pre-employment requirements prior to appointment. - Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service. - Selectee may be required to serve a one-year probationary period. - Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain Secret clearance. - Selectee will be required to work overtime, shift, weekend, and/or holiday work. - This position is mission essential. - Applicants must have and maintain a valid state or District of Columbia driver's license. - Bargaining unit employees must complete an annual medical examination to certify their continued ability to perform the functional requirements of the position. - This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. It is mandatory for officers to carry and maintain bi-annual proficiency with the firearm. - The 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 covers this position. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position. - Applicants must pass job-sanctioned and validated psychological and medical examinations. - Applicants will be required to take and pass a physical fitness test. - Applicants must be 21 years of age in accordance with District of Columbia firearm laws. - This position offers a recruitment incentive of up to 10% of the employee's salary in accordance with regulatory requirements and acceptance of a signed four-year service agreement. - Selectees must successfully complete the Uniformed Police Training Program from FLETC and a 3-year service agreement. - Selectees must successfully complete the DC Code Training Program.