Lead Police Officer with Security Clearance

Summary
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 series * 0083 Police
Supervisory 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 type * National 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
Help * Lead 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 employment * Appointment 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 designate