Start your law enforcement career with the federal government in the National Capital Region. We are hiring entry-level Police Officers at the AD-0083-05 level, with a career ladder to the full performance level of 07. That means you can be promoted as you gain experience without having to compete for a new job.
What you’ll do
- Patrol assigned areas and respond to calls for service, alarms, and emergencies
- Enforce federal, state, and local laws and protect people, facilities, and property
- Conduct traffic control, access control, and security checks
- Write clear incident reports and support investigations
- Work as part of a team in a professional, mission-focused environment
Who should apply
- Recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree in police science or a related field (see the list below)
- Candidates with one year of law enforcement or security experience, including military police, Security Forces, and Master-at-Arms
- Candidates with a clean criminal record who can pass a background investigation
- Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply
Degrees that qualify
To qualify on education alone, your bachelor’s degree must be in police science or a comparable field related to law enforcement. Common qualifying degrees include:
- Police Science
- Criminal Justice
- Criminology
- Law Enforcement Administration
- Homeland Security
- Forensic Science
- Justice Studies or Legal Studies
- Public Safety Administration
If your degree is in another field, you may still qualify through experience or a combination of education and experience. Final qualification decisions are made by HR based on your transcripts and resume.
Requirements
- One of the following: a qualifying bachelor’s degree, one year of specialized law enforcement experience at the AD-04 or GS-4 equivalent level, or a combination of the two
- U.S. citizenship
- Must pass a background investigation, drug test, and medical and physical fitness requirements
- Must complete required law enforcement training after selection
Pay and benefits
- Pay range across the career ladder (AD-05 through AD-07): $70,447 to $129,240 per year, based on the most recent announcement. Final pay is set by HR.
- Federal benefits, including health insurance, retirement, Thrift Savings Plan, paid leave, and paid holidays
- Career ladder promotion potential to the 07 level
- Recruitment incentives may be available
How to apply
This Handshake post is your starting point. Click Apply to join our talent community, and a recruiter will follow up with next steps. Official applications for federal positions are completed through USAJOBS, and we will send you the announcement link when it opens.