Supervisory Police Officer

• Directs and motivates Police Officers and Special Police Officers on a daily basis in one of the two 12-hour shifts in law enforcement.
• Oversees all dispatcher operations to ensure effective transmission of information and coordination of patrol assignments.
• Assigns and directs law enforcement personnel at fixed posts mobile patrols (vehicular and foot) and special assignments.
• Prepares detailed incident reports and ensure subordinate officers maintain accurate documentation and logs.
• Establishes working knowledge and be able to oversee immediate activation and implementation of GPOs Emergency Notification Systems.

• You must be a current Career or Career Conditional GPO employee to apply.
• Selectee may be required to pass preemployment requirements prior to appointment.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Selectee must undergo a background investigations for a Secret clearance.
• Selectee may be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period.
• TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. Applicants must have served 1 year at the next lower grade level or equivalent grade level of federal service to qualify.
• Position incumbent is considered mission essential.
• Incumbent must have and maintain a valid state or District of Columba Drivers license.
• The 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 covers the position. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
• Firearms Requirement: This is a law enforcement position that is mandatory for officers to carry and maintain bi-annual proficiency with the firearm.
• Applicant will be subject to an Access National Agency Check with written Inquiry (ANACI) and must be able to obtain and maintain access/eligibility to classified information.
• Annual Medical Examinations: Employees in series 0083 must complete a medical examination on an annual basis to certify their continued medical ability to perform the functional requirements of the position.

To qualify for the Supervisory Police Officer PZyou must meet the following requirements:

Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the PZ-06 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that includes:
1) Directing the work of law enforcement engaged in specified enforcement programs/operations;
2) Overseeing police officers performing patrol checkpoint and related law enforcement/protective duties;
3) Providing administrative and technical supervision in law enforcement practices and policies; AND
4) Working with federal state and local agencies concerning investigations involving incidents of mutual interest.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement (08/03/2026) to be considered.