Supervisory Police Officer

Summary 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, District of Columbia. Responsibilities Directs and motivates Police Officers and Special Police Officers on a daily basis in one of the two 12-hour shifts in law enforcement. Oversees all dispatcher operations to ensure effective transmission of information and coordination of patrol assignments. Assigns and directs law enforcement personnel at fixed posts, mobile patrols (vehicular and foot), and special assignments. Prepares detailed incident reports and ensure subordinate officers maintain accurate documentation and logs. Establishes working knowledge and be able to oversee immediate activation and implementation of GPO's Emergency Notification Systems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the Supervisory Police Officer, PZ-0083-7, you must meet the following requirements: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the PZ-06 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that includes: 1) Directing the work of law enforcement engaged in specified enforcement programs/operations; 2) Overseeing police officers performing patrol, checkpoint, and related law enforcement/protective duties; 3) Providing administrative and technical supervision in law enforcement practices and policies; AND 4) Working with federal, state, and local agencies concerning investigations involving incidents of mutual interest. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (08/03/2026) to be considered. Education Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. Additional Information Employment of Relatives Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative." For further information visit: and Work Life Balance The GPO offers Transit subsidy for commuters using public transportation (Metro Bus/Rail, MARC, VRE, etc.). Background Investigation: For a Suitability: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a background investigation for Suitability. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background check for Suitability. This review could include fingerprints and credit checks, as well as a full field FBI background investigation and tax and bar checks for attorney applicants. The background investigation covers a period of seven to ten years depending on the nature of the position; this process may take 6 weeks or longer. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer, if the candidate is unable to pass the background investigation. For a Public Trust: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a Moderate Risk Public Trust background investigation. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background for a Moderate Risk Public Trust. This review could include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs; this process may take 6 weeks or longer. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer, if the candidate is unable to pass the background investigation. For a Secret Clearance: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the GPO requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy; this position requires a Secret clearance. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully completed a background investigation for a Secret clearance. This review could include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs; this security process may take between 6 weeks to 12 months. GPO will conduct an interim security clearance, pending the completion of the full investigative requirements for the final Secret clearance. The interim security clearance will be granted based on the favorable completion of preliminary checks that are accomplished as part of the security clearance process. The Agency may rescind the tentative offer if the candidate is unable to obtain an interim clearance. The selectee will work shift 2 and will be required to work a 12-hour shift. Selectee may be required to work overtime, weekend, and holiday shifts. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Government Publishing Office