Police Officer (Private) Up to 55K Recruitment and Retention Bonus

National Park Service; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service is seeking a Police Officer to safeguard iconic sites and ensure crime prevention across Washington D.C. This role involves investigating criminal activity, making arrests, and collaborating with various law enforcement agencies.

Ideal candidates will possess strong investigative skills, work well under pressure, and respond quickly to emerging threats. If you have a commitment to keeping our national landmarks safe, apply now.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to investigate and apprehend criminal actors.
• Capability to work with various law enforcement agencies.
• Experience in rapid response to emerging threats.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard the National Park Service icons and parks.
• Investigate and prevent criminal activities.
• Cooperate with state and federal partners.

Skills

Criminal investigation skills

Cooperation with law enforcement

Rapid response capability

Job description

Summary

The United States Park Police is the law enforcement arm of the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service tasked with investigating and apprehending criminal actors. The agency is committed to deploying precision-based enforcement, intelligence-led operations, and rapid response capabilities to address emerging threats to the homeland.

Major Duties

The major duties of the Police Officer include, but are not limited to, safeguarding the National Park Service icons and symbols of democracy as well as other parks and jurisdictional areas around the Washington Metropolitan Area; preventing, detecting, and investigating criminal activity; pursuing and ensuring criminal actors are apprehended; cooperating with and assisting members of the Force, as well as other law enforcement agencies; and regularly working with state, local and federal partners to enhance safety and reduce crime.

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