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Police Officer (Entry-Level) – 50K Recruitment Incentive

Supreme Court of the United States · Judicial Branch

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, entry-level police job with the Police Department of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C. Officers protect the Supreme Court Building, the Justices, employees, and visitors, and the job may require occasional travel.

Many vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the United States. You must be within six months of turning 21 and not yet 39 when you apply, with a limited exception for applicants over 39 who have prior federal law enforcement retirement coverage.

What you would do

  • Protect the Supreme Court Building, its grounds, and the people inside
  • Provide protection for Supreme Court Justices in the U.S. and abroad
  • Keep order in the Court building and grounds, including demonstrations
  • Provide courtroom security and residential security for protectees
  • Write incident and arrest reports and testify in court

Do you qualify for LP-1 (up to LP-3)?

With experience: You qualify with at least one year of full-time experience as a sworn police officer, three years of active duty military service (one year for certain military police and security roles), or three years of work history. No pay grade level is stated for this experience.

With education: A high school diploma is the minimum education requirement. An associate's degree or higher from an accredited school, or being within six months of graduating, can also qualify you.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Driver's license held for at least one year at the time you apply

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages maximum
  • OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment (federal job form), printed, signed, and uploaded
  • Cover letter (optional, but encouraged)
  • SF-50 Notice of Personnel Action (proof of federal job history), if you have federal employment experience
  • DD-214 or Statement of Service (military record) showing character of service, if you have military service
  • Unofficial college transcript, if you claim any college education

How you will be rated: Your application, resume, and answers to an occupational questionnaire are reviewed and rated. Later steps include the Police Officer Selection Test, oral interview, physical abilities test, psychological exam, medical exam, and background investigation; passing all steps does not guarantee a job offer, and providing incorrect or missing information can end your hiring.

Tips for this job:

  • Print, sign, and upload the OF-306 with your resume; both are required or your application will be denied.
  • If you claim any college education, upload an unofficial transcript, which is required.
  • Travel to the Washington, D.C. area is at your own cost if you reach the background investigation stage, as the Court does not pay travel costs.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times pay or given as compensatory time off. Night differential (10%) applies to hours from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, and Sunday premium pay is 25%.

Incentives and relocation: Entry-level hires who sign a three-year service agreement receive $50,000 total: $20,000 after training, $15,000 one year later, and $15,000 two years later. Leaving before finishing the service period requires repaying the most recent installment. Student loan repayment of up to $10,000 per year and educational assistance of up to $5,000 per year are also offered, subject to budget.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen, national, or person who owes allegiance to the U.S.
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 1959, or an exemption
  • Medical exam with rigorous fitness standards and blood work
  • Vision, hearing, and colorblindness standards must be met
  • Must be able to keep firearm proficiency; some misdemeanor convictions bar hiring
  • Excellent driving record required
  • Strict appearance rules for tattoos, hair, and facial hair
  • Psychological exam with a clinical psychologist interview
  • Comprehensive background investigation, including credit and criminal history
  • Drug test
  • Must complete the 13-week training program at FLETC
  • No felony convictions and no pending criminal charges

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$86,530 – $147,928 per year
Pay scale and grade
LP-1 (up to LP-3) · LP
Locations
  • Arlington, Virginia
  • Alexandria, Virginia
  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • Fairfax County, Virginia
  • Montgomery County, Maryland
  • Prince George's County, Maryland
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
Many
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Police (0083)
Announcement
SCUSPD-202611-EL

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