The mission of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) is to provide force protection, security, and law enforcement to safeguard personnel, facilities, infrastructure, and other resources for the Pentagon Reservation and designated DoD facilities (hereinafter referred to as "the Pentagon Facilities") within the National Capital Region (NCR), including the Raven Rock Mountain Complex (RRMC), Adams County, PA. PFPA addresses the full spectrum of threats by utilizing a balanced approach of comprehensive protective intelligence and counterintelligence analysis, to include forensic and biometric-enabled information, to determine the appropriate protective posture for personnel and facilities; prevention, preparedness, detection; all-hazards response; DoD emergency management; support the lead response management agency during an emergency or crisis; and provide comprehensive threat assessments, security, and protection services for Office of the Secretary of Defense personnel and other persons conducting official business or visiting the Pentagon. The PFPA is the DoD focal point for collaborating and coordinating with other DoD Components, other Executive departments and agencies, and State and local authorities on matters involving force protection, security, and law enforcement activities that impact the Pentagon Facilities.
The Chief of Police is appointed by the Director, PFPA and serves as a top level official responsible for force protection, security and law enforcement issues affecting the Pentagon Reservation and facilities. Supports and implements the force protection, security, and policing objectives of the Agency Director and reports to the Executive Director for Law Enforcement.
The Chief of Police is responsible for establishing policies, professional standards and training requirements that guide the management of all PFPA police personnel including the police officers that are direct reports to other operational directorates within the Agency. Proactively implements measures to strengthen and empower the police chain of command in a way that encourages accountability at all levels across all directorates and divisions.
The Chief of Police is expected to be involved in all aspects of security and law enforcement planning at the Pentagon, Raven Rock Mountain Complex, and other DoD facilities and activities in the National Capital Region. Collaborates with other Agency directors, to ensure an integrated use of police resources, and provides senior level guidance to ensure consistent and appropriate actions of police personnel across the various operational directorates and divisions. This requires the Chief of Police to maintain an expertise in the management of security and law enforcement forces in an urbanized environment and locations more typical of a base operations protection facility.
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
- Must be determined suitable for federal employment
- This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret /SCI security clearance
- This position is subject to recall 24/7 and the employee is required to work shifts; days off vary
- Incumbent is subject to medical screening to determine if any condition impacts his/her movement, agility, flexibility, strength, dexterity, coordination, or the ability to accelerate, decelerate, and change direction, subject to vision screening
- May be required to successfully complete a one-year supervisory probationary period
- The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A Special Background Investigation (SBI) is required with favorable adjudication by a determining authority.
- This position requires the incumbent to successfully complete a specialized law enforcement Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) course provided by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). Incumbents may be required to sign a Continuing Service Agreement (CSA) upon completion of FLETC as required by agency policy. Note: Applicants may be considered for a FLETC waiver if the candidate received Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) course completion.
- This position requires the incumbent to take and pass an annual PFPA medical and physical fitness examinations; to carry and qualify with PFPA service issued firearms at least twice a year; to wear personal protective equipment, i.e., ballistic vest, etc.; and to pass all designated PFPA certification programs, which includes training and qualifying to deal with an "active shooter."
This position is authorized for the Domicile-to-Duty Transportation Program
You may qualify at the AD-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the AD-14 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability.
1) Applying knowledge in federal, state, or local emergency management planning to include continuity of government and continuity of operations at the command level for an agency or police department; 2) Applying knowledge in developing and implementing strategic and tactical plans or operations while demonstrating the ability to think clearly and act effectively in emergency situations; 3) Knowledge/experience in leadership and management of a law enforcement agency in an environment where a high degree of political understanding and skill is required; and 4) Applying knowledge in security event planning for major, high-profile security events at the federal, state, and/or local level.
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 qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
Education: Education cannot be substituted for experience.
1400 Defense Pentagon
Washington , DC 20301-1400
Estados Unidos
Submit application online at: https://www.usajobs.gov/
Announcement is open on August 26, 2025, and closes on September 9, 2025
Announcement title: Supervisory Police Officer (Chief of Police)
Announcement number: ST-12777260-25-SF
Control number: 843937800
Please read the online job announcement in full for more information on the application process. You will need to create an account on USAJOBS prior to applying.