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Job TitlePoliceJob DescriptionSummary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain DoD Personnel to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) handles the day-to-day operations of Army installations. Overview Help Accepting applications Open 08/24/2026 to 11/23/2026 Location many vacancies in the following locations: Fort Rucker, AL Fort Huachuca, AZ Monterey, CA Fort Benning, GA Fort Gillem, GA Fort Gordon, GA Fort Leavenworth, KS Fort Knox, KY Natick, MA Fort Leonard Wood, MO Fort Hamilton, NY West Point, NY Fort Sill, OK Fort Jackson, SC Fort Lee, VA No matching locations found. Work site options Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Salary $55,882 - $90,814 per year Pay will be set at time of job offer and will be based on the pay locality for that particular location. See additional information below. Pay scale & grade GS 8 Promotion potential None Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job seriesSupervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union Yes - Determined by location. Not all locations are part of a bargaining unit. Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance . The type depends on the job. Background check typeNational security Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number MCFS-26-13031975-DHA Control number 881893600 This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Duties HelpLead a patrol team of three or more officers, including Department of Army Civilian Police (DACP), Military Police (MP) and Department of Army Security Guards (DASG).Provide direct oversight of all stages of investigations conducted by assigned DACP and MP personnel.Provide sworn testimony based on investigative findings.Reports team performance and training needs to leadership.Conduct various law enforcement training programs for military and civilian personnel on the installation.Requirements Help Conditions of employmentAppointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.Incumbent must be able to successfully graduate from the United States Army Civilian Police Academy, unless incumbent has a current approved waiver/exemption or grandfathered from the Office of the Provost Marshal General.Incumbent must be able to successfully pass training, certification and qualification requirements related to law enforcement work functions as prescribed by policy, regulations or statutes.Incumbent must meet the requirements of AR 190-56 such as pre-employment and recurring medical evaluation, Physical Agility Test within 60 days of hire, comply and maintain requirements of the Individual Reliability Program (IRP).This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. IAW AR 600-85, a DA 5019R Condition of Employment must be signed for mandatory drug testing.Position is covered by the Lautenberg Amendment. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for this position. Incumbent is subject to removal from the position if convicted of a felony.Incumbent in this position is designated as Mission Essential (IAW DODI 3024.42 and DTM 17-004) position during Inclement Weather Conditions or other designed/identified emergency conditions.Incumbent must possess a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator's license.Incumbent must be able obtain and maintain a valid Tier 3 (Secret) security investigation.Position requires working of irregular and/or rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Incumbent is required to work overtime as directed and is subject to recall for emergency overtime.Official Temporary Duty (TDY) up to 10% of the time may be required.Incumbent is subject to possible civil action due to improper exercises of authority or injudicious use of force in the apprehension or detention of individuals.NOTE: Federal law requires removal of federal law enforcement officers convicted of felonies.In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively.Qualifications ****This is an open continuous announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis. Applications will be reviewed bi-weekly and referred for selection as vacancies occur within the organization. **** Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized. Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service or have a break in service may be authorized. Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document . Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; 2) Utilizing search and arrest authority; 3) Conducting traffic patrol using specialized equipment such as radar, Lidar and breathalyzer; and 4) Utilizing computer-based systems for incident reporting and case documentation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). Creditable specialized experience may have been gained in work on a police force; through service as a military police officer; in work providing visitor protection and law enforcement in parks, forests, or other natural resource or recreational environments; in performing criminal investigative duties; or in other work that provided the required knowledge and skills. S ome federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted Additional informationMale applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.One year trial/probationary period may be required.Direct Deposit of Pay is required.Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.This is a Security & Intelligence Career Field position.Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances MAY be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.Recruitment and relocations may be authorized.Student loan repayment may be authorized.Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.FORT GILLEM ARMY INST., GA (983P)FORT SILL, OK (983P)FORT LEE, VA (983P)NATICK,