Police Officer

Police Officer – Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, Division of Police (DP), Office of Research Services (ORS), Office of the Director (OD).

Division of Police ensures the safety and security of employees, visitors, patients, and contractors, as well as the protection of NIH’s research and knowledge assets through administering, enforcing, and coordinating a comprehensive full‑service security, police protection, and law enforcement program for the health care, research, administration, and support facilities and personnel at the NIH campus and off‑campus facilities.

Open & closing dates:
January 5, 2026 – January 12, 2026.

Salary: $70,694 to $91,904 per year.

Pay scale & grade: GS 7.

Location:

Bethesda, MD. 8 vacancies. Remote job:
No. Telework eligible:
No.

Travel required:

Occasional travel – you may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed:
Yes.

Appointment type:
Permanent.

Work schedule:

Full‑time Service. Promotion potential: 7. Job family (Series): –. Supervisory status:
No. Security clearance:
No. Drug test:
Yes. Position sensitivity and risk:
Trust determination process. Financial disclosure: –. Bargaining unit status: –. Announcement number: NIH-ORS-DE-. Control number: .

This job is open to U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals only. Foreign nationals or legal permanent residents are not eligible for consideration.

• Performs the full range of duties in the investigation/aprehension of suspected offenders, such as carrying a firearm or other weapon to enforce and maintain law and order.
• Patrols assigned area on foot or in a patrol vehicle.
• Investigates suspicious situations and takes appropriate action such as identifying and arresting suspected violators based on probable cause.
• Officer may be required to take law enforcement action off the property of the agency.
• Develops and follows leads, takes statements, and gathers bits of information and facts.
• Searches vehicles, persons, and packages entering the organization for weapons of mass destruction or contraband.
• Responds to bomb threats which includes searching for, locating, and differentiating between harmless and suspicious biohazards and chemicals.
• Works radar equipment and enforces speed limits. Issues citations for speeding, traffic and parking violations.
• Investigates traffic accidents, noting location of vehicles involved; any skid marks; violation of traffic laws, recording measurements and photographing crime scene, issues violation notices, and prepares documentation for court.

• U.S. citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. national must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job‑related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• This position requires weekend hours, night shifts, regular or rotational shifts, holiday hours. This position has on‑call or call‑back requirements.
• Must pass a pre‑employment medical examination, psychological examination, provide evidence of immunization, and be free from communicable diseases.
• Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle license or be able to obtain a valid driver before a final offer of employment.
• Will be covered by a bargaining unit (union).
• Must be able to lift and move heavy items weighing 50 lbs. or more.
• May be required to use protective clothing.
• Physical Efficiency Battery (PEB) test required for some candidates.
• May be required to travel 12 weeks for initial entrance level training at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC); waiver possible for eligible candidates.
• Must be able to work outdoors under all weather conditions.
• Subject to the Lautenberg Amendment Gun Control Act of 1968 concerning firearms access.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret background investigation.
• Must have reached 21 years of age prior to an initial federal police officer…