Police Officer (Lateral/Certified) - Up to 60K Recruitment Incentive

Washington, DC · full time

$86,530 – $147,928

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This is a federal law enforcement position protecting the Supreme Court building, justices, and grounds in Washington, D.C., with recruitment incentives up to $60,000 for experienced lateral hires who commit to three years of service.

Our summary, not Supreme Court of the United States’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

Report Writing

What they ask for

Required

Completion of Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) at FLETC or equivalent Federal law enforcement academy training
Currently employed as federal, state, or municipal law enforcement officer with at least one year of full duty service after training
No felony convictions and no pending criminal charges
Licensed to drive for at least one year with an excellent driving record
U.S. Citizen, National, or one who owes allegiance to the United States
Age between 21 and 39 at time of application (with exceptions for federal retirement eligibility)
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice to have

At least two years of Dignitary Protection experience (qualifies for higher recruitment incentive)
Prior military service with honorable discharge