Police Officer (Lateral/Certified) - Up to 60K Recruitment Incentive

Police Officer (Lateral/Certified) - Up to 60K Recruitment Incentive

Department: Judicial Branch

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $83362 - $142513 Per Year

Job Summary: This is a full-time position with the Police Department of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. Lateral hires that sign a three-year service agreement will receive incentive payments totaling either $60,000 for those with at least two years of Dignitary Protection experience, or $50,000 for those who do not meet this standard. Recruitment incentive details for are set forth in the duties section of this announcement.

Major Duties:

• ***Despite the lapse in appropriations, the Court will continue to conduct "essential work," which includes activities necessary for the safety of human life and the protection of property. As such, police recruitment activities will continue and applications are still being accepted*** Recruitment Incentive Details for Lateral Hires Lateral hires that sign a three-year service agreement will receive incentive payments at the following rate: Those with at least two years of Dignitary Protection experience (totaling $60,000) $25,000 upon completion of training $20,000 one year after completing training $15,000 two years after completing training Those without two years of Dignitary Protection experience (totaling $50,000) $20,000 upon completion of training $15,000 one year after completing training $15,000 two years after completing training The repayment amount for officers that separate from Court employment prior to completing their service requirement will be the full amount of the incentives covering the period of the most recent installment payment. Duties of the Position The Supreme Court of the United States Police is a Federal law enforcement agency that derives its authority from United States Code 40 U.S.C. 6121. The Supreme Court Police enforce Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations, as well as enforce regulations governing the Supreme Court Building and grounds prescribed by the Marshal and approved by the Chief Justice of the United States. The department's mission is to ensure the integrity of the Constitutional Mission of the Supreme Court of the United States by protecting the Supreme Court, the Justices, employees, guests, and visitors. The Supreme Court Police are responsible for providing a full range of police services, to include: Protection of the Supreme Court Building and grounds, and persons and property therein; Dignitary Protection for the Supreme Court Justices, both domestically and internationally; Maintain suitable order and decorum within the Supreme Court Building and grounds, to include policing demonstrations and large-scale events; Provide Courtroom security; Provide residential security for the protectees of the Supreme Court of the United States; Prepare numerous reports to include incident, found property, accident, and arrest reports, as well as testify in court. Specialty Units are available to officers depending on time-in-service, completion of training, and experience. The Supreme Court Police offers both part-time and full-time specialized units. These units include: Dignitary Protection Unit Residential Security Unit Protective Intelligence Unit K-9 Unit Background Investigations Unit Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) Team Recruitment Division Police Operations Center - Dispatch Physical Security Unit Liaison positions with partner agencies (FBI, JTTF, DHS, USCP) Training Unit Honor Guard Various instructor positions, to include: Firearms, Driving, Defensive Tactics, CPR/First Aid

Qualifications: The following criteria must be met in order to be eligible to apply: Successful completion (or willingness to complete) the Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) at FLETC. Your certificate or FLETC transcript must be included with your application. If you need a copy of your FLETC transcript, you can request it through email at fletc-transcripts@dhs.gov, by calling (912) 267-2457, or by visiting the following URL: https://www.fletc.gov/request-your-transcript. Completion of other Federal law enforcement academy programs will be considered on a case-by-case basis. For example, Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or equivalent training program from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), or U.S. Postal Inspection Service. A certificate or transcript of completion must be included with your application. Currently employed as a federal, state, or municipal law enforcement officer with at least one year of full duty service after training. Applicants must be mature, reliable, skilled in oral and written communication, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to display a high standard of ethical conduct and be trusted in all work situations. Applicants must have no record of felony convictions, and must not currently be involved in any pending criminal charges. Applicants must be licensed to drive for at least one year at the time of application, and have an excellent driving record. Applicants who possess prior military service must have been separated under honorable conditions (honorable discharge). Status as a U.S. Citizen, National, or one who owes allegiance to the United States. Applicants must be at least within six months of turning 21 years of age, but not yet 39 years of age at the date of application, with some exceptions as noted below: Applicants over the age of 39 may still be considered if they can demonstrate sufficient prior coverage under the federal law enforcement retirement system special provision to allow them to achieve at least 20 years of total service before reaching age 60. See 5 U.S. Code 8425(d) for details on the special provision.

How to Apply: All applications are reviewed in the order that they are received. Failure to provide all application materials will result in your application being denied. Please note that all applications must be filled out in their entirety and be legible in order to be considered. You must complete, print, and sign the OF-306 then upload it along with your resume (two-page maximum). Documentation demonstrating current federal, state, or municipal law enforcement officer employment is also required. These three documents are necessary in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior military service, have graduated from UPTP at FLETC, or if you have federal experience necessary to meet the law enforcement retirement system age/time-in-service requirements. In those cases your DD-214/Statement of Service, a diploma and/or transcript showing completion of the UPTP at FLETC, and/or SF-50(s) with the appropriate retirement codes must be submitted. You are also invited to include a cover letter if you wish. To begin, click Apply Online to create a Login.gov account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-30