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Position Title
Police Officer
Agency
Government Publishing Office
Announcement Number
25-12736149-DE-SAS Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 to Wednesday, June 4, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:

• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more?; OR,

• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?

 For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources:  https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
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3. This position is open to All U.S. Citizens (Competitive).  When a job opportunity announcement is open to "All U.S. Citizens", it means that anyone with U.S. Citizenship may apply.  Job seekers may use the  Self-Check through E-Verify https://www.uscis.gov to verify citizenship, if available in their state of residence.  
 
Please note that Status candidates, Status (Merit Promotion), may also elect to be considered under  "All U.S. Citizens (Competitive)". 

Are  you a U.S. Citizen?
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Employment of Relatives
Section 3110 of Title 5, U.S. Code, prohibits a Federal official from appointing, promoting, or advocating the appointment or promotion of a relative in the agency where the official is serving or exercises jurisdiction. In addition, Section 2302(b)(7) of Title 5, U.S. Code, makes it a "prohibited personnel practice" for a person in authority to "appoint, employ, promote, advance, or advocate for the appointment, employment, promotion, or advancement of a relative.

Please respond to the following questions below:
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2. Do you have any relatives working for the Agency for which you are applying? (limit characters)
3.
  • If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide the name, relationship, organization employed within, and location if known.
  • If you did not answer yes to the previous questions, please state not applicable (N/A) in the text box.
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4.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
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5. If you are a Federal employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving? (limit characters)
6. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan of the highest graded position you have ever held. (limit characters)
7. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held. (limit characters)
8. Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity, either military or civilian?

Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
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9. This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. Are you willing to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. (limit characters)
10. This position requires selectee to FIRST, take and pass a Physical Fitness Test (PFT). The (PFT) test is given in Washington, DC only. The U.S. Government Publishing Office will not pay for any costs associated with travel and/or lodging.

Do you agree to this condition?
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11. This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition [Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g) (9)]. A 'misdemeanor crime of domestic violence' is generally defined under the statute as any offense involving the use or attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed
by the victim's current or former domestic partner, parent, or ·guardian. The term 'convicted', as defined in the statue, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set aside, or pardoned or any person whose civil rights have been restored unless the pardon, expungement or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibits the possession of firearms or ammunition. Candidates who have been convicted of a
misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statute are not qualified for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment. [Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1001]. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory.

This position has a Firearms Requirement: This is a law enforcement position that is mandatory for officers to carry and maintain bi-annual proficiency with a firearm.

Do you agree to this condition ?
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12. Resume Reminder- Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
  • Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
  • Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
  • Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
  • Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.

Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.

Have you included all of the above information in your resume
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Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the Police Officer, PQ-0083-4\PQ-0083-5 position; located in Uniformed Police Branch of Security Services at the Government Publishing Office (GPO). You will be evaluated on your responses to the assessment questionnaire, then we will compare your responses against your resume and supporting documentation. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.

Please Note: Your resume MUST clearly identify the dates that support this experience (month/year); as well as the number of hours per week for each position.
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1. To minimally qualify for the Police Officer PQ-0083-04 position, you must meet the following requirements below. Please select the response that best fits your experience, training and/or education.

NOTE: if using education to qualify, you must provide a copy of your transcripts with your application.
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2. To minimally qualify for the Police Officer PQ-0083-05 level position, you must meet the following requirements below. Please select the response that best fits your experience, training and/or education.

NOTE: if using education to qualify, you must provide a copy of your transcripts with your application.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. Have you graduated from a Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)?
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From the following task questions below, please select the response which best demonstrates your experience, education, or training. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. As an entry access controller, verify credentials to determine varying degrees of stop and question procedures. (limit characters)
5. Enforce the rules and policies governing evidence. (limit characters)
6. Monitor closed circuit television system. (limit characters)
7. Assist in conducting and performing law enforcement, anti terrorism and security functions in accordance with policies and procedure.
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8. Assist in gathering and preserving evidence and preforming preliminary questioning of witnesses in accordance with law enforcement regulations, laws, and principles.
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9. Assist in conducting surveillance operations to detect suspicious activities.
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10. Make sound law enforcement decisions using policies, procedures, regulations, or laws. (limit characters)
11. Protect staff and visitors from bodily harm.
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12. Pursue and apprehend individuals.
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13. Conducting and/or assist with conducting preliminary investigations.
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14. Maintain order to provide a safe environment and protect life and property. (limit characters)
15. Protect the Civil Rights of all individuals.
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16. Explain and defend agency policies.
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17. Provide assistance at an accident scene.
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18. Direct employees during emergency situations.
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19. Responds to individuals who are disruptive or uncooperative.
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20. Enforce Federal, State, and Local laws.
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21. Inform individuals of their rights as suspect and/or witnesses.
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22. Utilize human relations skills.
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23. Maintain law and order through verbal commands.
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24. Promote good community relations.
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