Senior Security Forces Supervisor (Federal Police Lead)

Air Force Test Center; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Test Center is seeking a Full-Time Supervisory Police Officer (GS-0083-09) at AFP 42/DET 1, Palmdale, CA. The role oversees a Security Forces team, enforces laws, and ensures the safety of personnel and assets within federal jurisdiction.

Responsibilities include directing patrols, incident response, investigations, evidence handling, and court testimony, with travel up to 25% and eligibility for required clearances.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and oversee a Security Forces team and priorities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Air Force, Federal, and DoD law enforcement regulations and procedures.
• Supervisory personnel management including selection, development, and disciplinary actions.
• Direct responses to emergencies, including active shooter events and incidents; operate incident management systems.
• Advise and counsel employees, coordinate with managers, and interact with the public clearly.

Responsibilities

• Performs full-spectrum police duties including armed patrol and enforcement.
• Reacts to emergency calls, IDS, SCIF alarms, and anti-terrorism measures.
• Investigates crimes and complaints, secures crime scenes, interviews witnesses, detains suspects.
• Collects, preserves, and submits evidence for lab analysis with chain-of-custody.
• Prepares investigative reports and provides sworn testimony in courts.
• Serves as primary C2 controller at Base Defense Operations Center and coordinates with agencies.
• Retrieves info via law enforcement networks, processes biometric data, maintains daily blotters.
• Acts as on-scene commander during catastrophes, initiating AFIMS to isolate threats.

Skills

Plan & lead team

Law enforcement knowledge

Supervisory management

Emergency response

Communication with public

Job description

Air Force Test Center is seeking a Full-Time Supervisory Police Officer (GS-0083-09) at AFP 42/DET 1, Palmdale, CA. The role oversees a Security Forces team, enforces laws, and ensures the safety of personnel and assets within federal jurisdiction.

Responsibilities include directing patrols, incident response, investigations, evidence handling, and court testimony, with travel up to 25% and eligibility for required clearances.