POLICE OFFICER (OPERATOR)

Summary

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• Total salary varies depending on location of position
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• The employee must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license from the jurisdiction where he or she resides.
• The employee must meet requirements of “Lautenberg Agreement” which outline rules regarding carrying of firearms
• The employee must qualify bi-annually with assigned weapon(s).
• This position is subject to recall 24/7 and the employee is required to work shifts; days off vary.
• The employee must have passed the must have passed a 120-hour Basic SWAT Operators Course or equivalent tactical training.  The SME will evaluate the equivalent tactical training related to Special Weapons and Tactics.
• This position is authorized for the Domicile-to-Duty Transportation Program. Domicile-to-duty mileage is limited to operators living within 50 driving miles, one way of their duty location.
• Retention in this position is contingent upon the successful completion and passing of all agency-trained requirements. This includes "Introduction to Field Training Programs" and any other FTO training requirements
• Police Officers assigned to ‘Special Units” may be eligible for an additional 6% supplement (Special Unit Pay) upon successful completion of required training. Special Unit Pay may range between $77,451.00 to $134,020.00
• Employees that do not pass the PPD/ERT Bi-Annual Tactical Physical Fitness Test may be reassigned to the Pentagon Police Division (PPD), Operations Branch.