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Police Officer Open and Continuous

Department of Defense National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

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### Summary

Police Officers ensure compliance with Federal laws and Agency rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement work. They maintain law and order, protect civil rights, carry firearms, provide assistance in emergency situations, investigate criminal activity and misconduct, and safeguard NGA personnel and assets. They also conduct patrols, prevent and detect violations, prepare accident and incident reports, and more.

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### Overview

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates 04/06/2026 to 07/25/2026

Salary $57,736 - $101,097 per year

Pay scale & grade IA 02

Location Many vacancies in the following location:

• Springfield, VA
• 1 vacancy

Telework eligible No

Travel Required Occasional travel - Occasional Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Appointment type Permanent - This is a permanent position.

Work schedule Full-time - Full Time

Service Excepted

Promotion potential 02

Job family Series 0083 Police

Supervisory status No

Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information

Drug test Yes

Announcement number 20260107

Control number 864301700

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• U.S. Citizens
• Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency External Applicants Only

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### Duties

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This is an Open Continuous Announcement used to build a pool of qualified applicants. Applications will be reviewed as staffing needs arise. If selected for further evaluation, you will receive an invitation via email to attend a Police Officer Hiring Event to participate in screening activities, including an initial Physical Ability Test (PAT) and written evaluation.

Police work 24/7 in all conditions.

UNIFORMS AND APPEARANCE POLICY NGA Police Officers are subject to uniforms and appearance standards, to include restrictions on tattoos and facial hair.

• Tattoos, body art, or bands anywhere on the head, face, or neck are prohibited.
• Additionally, any visible tattoo, body art, or band elsewhere on the body that is extremist, indecent, sexist, or racist is prohibited.
• NGA Police Officers who choose to have facial hair must have it neatly trimmed, no longer than 1/4 of an inch in length.

Additional Requirements:

1. Per the Lautenberg Amendment, applicants who have been convicted of domestic violence or are under a restraining protection order for domestic violence are not eligible for employment as an NGA Police Officer.
2. NGA Police Officers are required to carry and utilize firearms in the performance of their official duties in accordance with policy directive and law. Police Officers may be required to take their assigned firearms home.
3. Applicant must consent to and authorize NGA to perform a preliminary criminal and driving record background check via the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), National Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (NLETS), and Law Enforcement Defense Data Exchange (D-DEx) to determine employee eligibility.
4. Successful completion of an NGA accepted police academy is required in order to maintain employment. Continued Service Agreement (CSA) requiring completion of 3 years service with the Office of Protective Services. Officers that leave the DoD, NGA, or the IC prior to completion of CSA may be required to reimburse the Agency all costs associated with required training.
5. Applicants are required to take and pass a physical medical examination conducted by the NGA Medical Unit. Applicants must take and pass an initial polygraph examination, drug test, and receive a favorable security clearance adjudication before hiring. Agency Police Officers are required to take an NGA administered medical exam and fitness test annually and maintain a pass status while participating in random polygraph examinations and drug tests.
6. Applicants are required upon hire to have a valid drivers license and must maintain a valid drivers license throughout their employment with NGA.
7. This assignment is subject to a pre-employment/post-conditional-offer psychological evaluation (PEPE). The evaluation consists of an interview with an NGA psychologist and a review of your mental-health records for the last 7 years. If you are selected for a position and cleared for on-boarding, you will have 30 days from the date you receive the notification to consolidate and submit your mental-health records for the last 7 years. If you are unable to obtain these records, you must provide proof of attempted contact to your providers to receive said records. Unwillingness to do either of the foregoing will negatively affect your hiring process. You will be provided with more information regarding this process if you are selected for an interview.
8. At least 21 years of age.

Additional Application Requirement You may be asked to complete one or more assessments in addition to the application you submit on this website as part of your application to NGA. These assessments may include, but are not limited to:

1. Online questionnaires or assessments that require you to describe your job-related knowledge, skills, abilities, or other characteristics that are aligned with the mandatory and desirable qualifications of this job posting. The information you provide in the application you submit must support the response you provide to this questionnaire. You will receive an email to describe any additional assessments required. Please monitor your emails and complete any required assessments as soon as possible.

This position may be eligible for a RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE. Selected candidates may be offered an incentive as part of the offer of employment. To receive the incentive, selected candidates must be eligible under 5 CFR Part 575 Subpart A upon issuance of the Final Offer Letter. Changes in federal employment status prior to issuance of the Final Offer Letter may affect eligibility. To receive the incentive, selected candidates will be required to sign a service agreement to stay within the position at NGA for the agreed-upon time. If the service agreement is terminated before its completion, the employee may be required to repay a pro rata share amount of the incentive to the government. Additional information regarding recruitment incentives for current federal employees can be found in DoDI 1400.25 Volume 2006.

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### Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
• Security Investigation

SPECIAL INFO As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment standards:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Security Clearance - Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
• Polygraph & Drug Test
• Direct Deposit
• Trial Period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. We may consider performance, conduct, needs, and interests of the agency and whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government and the efficiency of the Federal service.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security clearance with access to SCI. In addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information. All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret information, SAP, or unescorted access to SCIFs.

Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report (SF-714) on an annual basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Failure to comply may negatively impact continued access to Top Secret information, SAP, or unescorted access to SCIFs.

NGA utilizes all processes and procedures of the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Non-executive NGA employees are assigned to five distinct pay bands based on the type and scope of work performed. The employees base salary is established within their assigned pay band based on their unique qualifications. A performance pay process is conducted each year to determine a potential base pay salary increase and/or bonus. An employees annual performance evaluation is a key factor in the performance pay process.

This position is a DCIPS position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25 Volume 2005 DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are an external applicant claiming veterans preference as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must self-identify your eligibility.

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### Qualifications

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria, to include education if required. Online resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results in response to the announcements mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement.

• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to resolve complex issues.
• Demonstrate ability to adapt to dynamic, fast-paced environments while maintaining high situational awareness.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, including written reports, verbal briefings, and formal presentations.
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate effectively within a team to achieve shared objectives.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

• A. Education: A minimum of 2 years of coursework beyond the high school level with at least 12 semester / 18 quarter hours, preferably in Criminology, General Law, Law Enforcement, Police Administration, Police Investigation, Police Law, and Evidence.
• -OR-
• B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 12 semester / 18 quarter hours in any area listed in option A plus experience that provides knowledge of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques. As a rule, every 30 semester / 45 quarter hours of college work is equivalent to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of education and experience totals to 2 years.
• -OR-
• C. Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in law enforcement or security work that provides knowledge of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques. Experience can also include military work that involved protecting property, equipment, data, or materials; making judgments based on the application of directions, rules, regulations, or laws; or other work that provided the required knowledge and skills related to law enforcement or security work.

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LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• A valid drivers license and must maintain a valid drivers license while employed at NGA.
• Successful completion of an initial Physical Ability Test (PAT) as mandated by DOD Instruction 5525.15 and determined by command staff.
• Must successfully complete the Uniformed Police Training Program through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC). The following Certification must be maintained after your FLETC training:
• Firearms Certification
• Less-lethal weapons use Certification (e.g., monadock oleoresin capsicum/OC)
• Successful completion of First Aid/CPR course.
• Successful completion of an NGA accepted police academy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Heavy lifting (45 pounds and over)
• Heavy carrying (45 pounds and over)
• Straight pulling (Pulling hand over hand)
• Pushing
• Reaching above shoulder
• Use of fingers
• Use of hands
• Prolonged periods of standing
• Crawling
• Kneeling
• Repeated bending
• Climbing (use of legs and arms)
• Both legs required
• Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously
• Good near and far vision
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Hearing aid permitted
• Must pass a drug test
• Must pass a physical exam
• Ability to wear a respirator

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENT

• Working outside and inside
• Working in excessive heat
• Working in excessive cold
• Exposure to fumes, smoke, or gases

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA In addition to the mandatory qualifications, experience in the following is desired:

• Demonstrated experience in interpreting laws, policies, and/or instructions governing law enforcement, security, and/or force protection activities.
• Demonstrated experience OR knowledge utilizing police communications systems, emergency equipment, less-lethal weapons, and firearms.
• Demonstrated experience OR knowledge processing crime scenes and controlling property and evidence.
• Demonstrated experience OR knowledge investigating criminal incidents, traffic accidents, preparing written reports, and responding to emergency situations.
• Demonstrated experience OR knowledge detecting deceptive behavior and utilizing surveillance techniques.
• Demonstrated experience OR knowledge applying criminal codes, vehicle codes, and search/seizure principles.

Additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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### How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants are not required to submit a cover letter for employment consideration with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. However, a cover letter is recommended. Applicants will have the option to attach a cover letter in the Qualifications - Attachments step of the online application.

APPLICANT EVALUATION PROCESS Applicants will be evaluated for this job opportunity in three stages:

1. All applicants will be evaluated using the Mandatory Qualification Criteria.
2. Qualified applicants will then be evaluated by an expert or panel of experts using a combination of qualification criteria to determine the best-qualified candidates.
3. Best-qualified applicants may then be further evaluated through an interview process.

Military retiree applicants if selected may be impacted by the 180-day appointment restrictions of DODI 1402.01. HD personnel will provide additional information if applicable.

Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the Assignment Description, Additional Information Provided By the Selecting Official, and the Qualification Requirements, and then construct their resumes to highlight their most relevant and significant experience and education for this job opportunity. This description should include examples that detail the level and complexity of the performed work. Applicants are encouraged to provide any education or degree information referenced in the announcement that is relevant. If education is listed as a mandatory requirement, only degrees obtained from an institution accredited by an accrediting organization recognized by the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education, will be accepted.

In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5 United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or re-determined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5 United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. See DoD Instruction 1400.25 Volume 300. Reemployed annuitants must meet additional selection criteria as outlined in the DODI 1400.25 v300.

All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation. NGA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applications will only be accepted online. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us at recruitment@nga.mil. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

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### Required documents

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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### How to Apply

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Application submission involves applying using NGAs online application process at NGA Careers Portal. Additional information concerning NGAs hiring process can be found by visiting NGA Hiring Process.

All announcements close at 11:59 PM EDT on the closing date listed. Be sure to complete and submit your application by that time in order to be considered.

ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Both applicants for employment and current employees of NGA are entitled to request religious accommodations from generally applicable employment-related rules and requirements so long as the accommodation requested would not result in an undue hardship to the conduct of NGAs business.

You can apply for the job opening at: https://careers.nga.mil/psp/CAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBLPage/HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=20260107&PostingSeq=2

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### Agency contact information

Recruitment

• Phone: 571-557-1999
• Email: Recruitment@nga.mil
• Address: NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY Mailstop S44-HDR 7500 GEOINT Drive Springfield, VA 22150 US

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### Next steps

After visiting the NGA Careers Portal and applying via NGAs online application process, applicants can follow their status via that same NGA online application functionality. Several other topics relating to what is involved in the hiring process and how long it takes can be found by visiting the NGA Hiring Process.

Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

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### Required Documents

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None

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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### How to Apply

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Application submission involves applying using NGAs online application process at NGA Careers Portal. Additional information concerning NGAs hiring process can be found by visiting NGA Hiring Process.

All announcements close at 11:59 PM EDT on the closing date listed. Be sure to complete and submit your application by that time in order to be considered.

ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Both applicants for employment and current employees of NGA are entitled to request religious accommodations from generally applicable employment-related rules and requirements so long as the accommodation requested would not result in an undue hardship to the conduct of NGAs business.

You can apply for the job opening at: https://careers.nga.mil/psp/CAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBLPage/HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=20260107&PostingSeq=2

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### Agency contact information

Recruitment

• Phone: 571-557-1999
• Email: Recruitment@nga.mil
• Address: NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY Mailstop S44-HDR 7500 GEOINT Drive Springfield, VA 22150 US

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### Next steps

After visiting the NGA Careers Portal and applying via NGAs online application process, applicants can follow their status via that same NGA online application functionality. Several other topics relating to what is involved in the hiring process and how long it takes can be found by visiting the NGA Hiring Process.

[Expand] [Hide] next steps

Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request

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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

Agency contact informationRecruitment

• Phone: 571-557-1999
• Email: Recruitment@nga.mil
• Address: NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY Mailstop S44-HDR 7500 GEOINT Drive Springfield, VA 22150 US

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[Learn more about what its like to work at National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.] https://www.nga.mil/about/pages/default.aspx

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Summary Police Officers ensure compliance with Federal laws and Agency rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement work. They maintain law and order, protect civil rights, carry firearms, provide assistance in emergency situations, investigate criminal activity and misconduct, and safeguard NGA personnel and assets. They also conduct patrols, prevent and detect violations, prepare accident and incident reports, and more.

[Learn more about this agency]

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OverviewHelp

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates 04/06/2026 to 07/25/2026

Salary $57,736 - $101,097 per year

Pay scale & grade IA 02

Location Many vacancies in the following location:

• Springfield, VA
• 1 vacancy

Telework eligible No

Travel Required Occasional travel - Occasional Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed No

Appointment type Permanent - This is a permanent position.

Work schedule Full-time - Full Time

Service Excepted

Promotion potential 02

Job family Series 0083 Police

Supervisory status No

Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information

Drug test Yes

Announcement number 20260107

Control number 864301700

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