Police Officer

U.S. Department of Defense; Richmond; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal law enforcement agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated officer to perform law enforcement duties. This essential position involves ensuring public safety, responding to emergencies, and conducting investigations. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and possess a valid state driver license. The role requires a commitment to duty and the ability to work rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to perform law enforcement duties effectively.
• Must pass physical fitness testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement and crime prevention duties.
• Patrol installation and property to prevent crime.
• Conduct initial investigations of suspicious activities.
• Act as first responder to emergencies.

Skills

Law enforcement skills

Emergency response capabilities

Investigative skills

Traffic control

Education

Valid State Driver License

Job description

This is an open-continuous announcement with an established initial cut-off date of 11/02/2025. Please see the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information.

This position has been designated as an Essential Position (e.g., snow emergency days, holidays, increased security periods, national emergency). The position cannot be vacated during war or national emergency without seriously impairing the mission. Assignments may be performed at any job site within the organization.

Duties

• Performs law enforcement and crime prevention duties to maintain law and order during normal and emergency operations. Performs police duties to assure the protection of life, property, and the civil rights of individuals.
• Patrols DLA installation and property to prevent crime, protect life and property and enforce local regulations and laws. Plans and conducts initial investigations of suspicious activities, security breaches, and crimes.
• Advises suspects of their Miranda rights prior to questioning. Writes incident and activity reports and detains suspects. Secures and processes the crime scene, conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence and obtains witness statements.
• Acts as first responder to all types of emergencies or volatile situations such as terrorist attacks, hostage/barricaded situations, bomb threats, vehicle accidents, robberies, hazardous material incidents, and other emergencies.
• Performs fixed post operations located within the interior of DLA installations or at perimeter gates. Controls access to sensitive/restricted areas where there is potential for breach of security, public safety or public health.
• Performs inspections on outgoing personnel and their packages and vehicles at various gates and checkpoints to detect, detain, or cite those who attempt to steal government property.
• Provides specialized pedestrian and traffic control services in connection with ceremonies, parades, emergency situations, and similar events.
• Performs traffic duties including directing traffic, issuing tickets/notices for vehicle operation, and parking violations.
• Coordinates emergency responses between security, fire, and other emergency units, and receives and acts on calls concerning reports of violations or complaints to include 911/100 emergency calls.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Rotating Shifts
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• Preemployment Physical Requirement: Required - Physical Fitness testing MUST be conducted at one of the following DLA sites: New Cumberland, PA; Richmond, VA; Ft Belvoir, VA; Columbus, OH; Tracy, CA. Travel to/from is at the candidate's expense.
• Licenses Required: Valid State Driver License
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis.