Supervisory Police Officer (Major)

Supervisory Police Officer (Major)

Department: Department of Health and Human Services

Location(s): Bethesda, Maryland

Salary Range: $120579 - $156755 Per Year

Job Summary: If you are a knowledgeable, talented, and motivated individual and have experience in the application of police methods and techniques, consider joining the Division of Police. The responsibility of the position is the investigation, apprehension, or detention of persons suspected of offenses against any criminal laws of the United States.

Major Duties:

• If selected for this position as a GS-0083-13 Supervisory Police Officer (Major) your duties may include, but are not limited to the following: As a Supervisory Police Officer (Major), the incumbent serves as a Federal Law Enforcement officer on a federal enclave, which requires knowledge and application of executive police management methods and techniques. Primary responsibility is the management, planning, performance and supervision of the law enforcement personnel, activities, and security within the DP's jurisdiction, Police Operations Branch. The incumbent strives to achieve the greatest operating efficiency and effectiveness. Supervises the subordinated rank of captain and below, and develops, and implements corrective procedures to alleviate identified physical security problems, taking into consideration all internal and external factors when making decisions or recommendations concerning law enforcement to the Chief of Police through the chain of command. Manages investigations using all the available resources. Designated as an essential employee and is always subject to call in the events of an emergency or other condition so justifying. Serves as supervisor over the staff of the assigned Branch. Exercises the full range of supervisory and managerial authority to establish and implement annual and multi-year goals, objectives, and work plans, including organizational continuous improvement and innovation projects, and achieving the greatest operating efficiency and effectiveness and quality assurance.

Qualifications: You qualify at the GS-GS-13 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1) managing a police force in providing protection, law enforcement, and crime prevention programs 2) managing police investigations 3) coordinating law enforcement activities with other Federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies 4) managing and supervising, a civilian police force. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12843007

How to Apply: To apply for this position, please read and follow all instructions in this announcement, complete the online application, and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on 12/15/2025 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. See the "Required Documents" section for any additional forms and/or supplemental materials required. Read all Eligibility questions and respond accordingly to any Eligibility you wish to claim. You will only be considered for those Eligibility questions (Status Applicant, Reinstatement, Schedule A, etc.) you respond in the affirmative to, regardless of what documentation you submit. We cannot assume you intended to respond differently to a question based on other information in your application package. Complete the application questionnaire. Applicants are asked all questions regardless of their consideration preferences. We will only consider you for the grades, series, locations, specialties, and other considerations that you self-identify as being qualified for or interested in. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12843007 Verify all required documentation is included in your application package, review your responses to the assessment questionnaire for accuracy, and then submit your application. In addition to the required documents, we encourage you to submit a cover letter, copy of your transcripts, and any applicable certifications or licenses. Even though this information is not required at the time of application, we may request this information later. We cannot assume responsibility or grant extensions for personal issues (e.g., troubles navigating the application process, loss of internet, not understanding a question) when applying to our announcements. For technical difficulties, contact HR Systems Support between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM ET Monday through Friday at hrss@nih.gov. If you need any other accommodation or assistance with applying please contact Lori Palmer at palmerlom@mail.nih.gov. Requests for reasonable accommodations must be made before the announcement closing date. Visit our site for information on NIH's EEO program, Reasonable accommodation procedures, laws, policy statements, and the operation of the EEO complaint process.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-15