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How much do chief police jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for chief police in Reston, VA is $129,430.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $96,800.00 and $151,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Chief Police vs Police Captain?

AspectChief PolicePolice Captain
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or GED, law enforcement training, leadership experienceHigh school diploma or GED, law enforcement training, supervisory experience
Work EnvironmentOversees entire police department, strategic planningManages police precincts or units, supervises officers
Employer & Industry UsageMunicipal or state police departmentsMunicipal police departments, law enforcement agencies
Common Search & ComparisonLeadership role, department oversightMid-level management, precinct supervision

The main difference between a Chief Police and a Police Captain is that the Chief Police holds the top leadership position overseeing the entire police department, focusing on strategic planning and policy. The Police Captain manages specific precincts or units within the department, supervising officers and implementing policies. Both roles require law enforcement experience and leadership skills, but the Chief Police has broader responsibilities and authority.

What is a chief police?

A Chief Police, often referred to as Chief of Police, is the highest-ranking officer in a police department. They are responsible for overseeing all police operations, managing department personnel, developing policies, and ensuring public safety within their jurisdiction. Chiefs of Police often work closely with city officials and community leaders to address crime, allocate resources, and implement law enforcement strategies. Their leadership is key to maintaining order and fostering trust between the police force and the community.

What are some of the main challenges a chief police faces in managing a modern police department?

As a Chief Police, you will encounter the challenge of balancing operational demands with administrative responsibilities, such as budget management and policy development. Keeping up with evolving laws, technology, and community expectations requires ongoing training and adaptability. Additionally, fostering a positive department culture and maintaining public trust while ensuring officer wellness are key challenges. Collaboration with local government, other agencies, and the public is frequent and essential for effective leadership.

What does a police chief do?

A police chief oversees the police department they serve. As a police chief, your responsibilities and duties include testing, training, and evaluating officers, assigning promotions, delegating casework, and conducting administrative duties. You also assess the overall success of your department in keeping the community safe and make necessary changes to maximize efficiency. You function as a tactical leader, people manager, and public liaison for the department. You must have several years experience in the field conducting patrols and investigations to gain the skills needed for this role.

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Infographic showing various Chief Police job openings in Reston, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,430 per year, or $62.2 per hour.

Police Officer (Reemployed Annuitant)

Supreme Court of the United States

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

$86K - $147K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

Summary
This is a term position with the Police Department of the Supreme Court of the United States, open to all FERS and CSRS retirees who are eligible for reemployment as a federal annuitant and federal law enforcement officer. A dual compensation offset waiver will be granted allowing reemployed annuitants to earn their full salary and their full annuity without penalty. Pay match offers may only consider base pay and locality.
$86,530 - Minimum starting salary
$147,928 - Maximum base salary
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The Supreme Court of the United States Police is a Federal law enforcement agency that derives its authority from United States Code 40 U.S.C. 6121. The Supreme Court Police enforce Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations, as well as enforce regulations governing the Supreme Court Building and grounds prescribed by the Marshal and approved by the Chief Justice of the United States. The department's mission is to ensure the integrity of the Constitutional Mission of the Supreme Court of the United States by protecting the Supreme Court, the Justices, employees, guests, and visitors.
The Supreme Court Police are responsible for providing a full range of police services, to include:
  • Protection of the Supreme Court Building and grounds, and persons and property therein;
  • Dignitary Protection for the Supreme Court Justices, both domestically and internationally;
  • Maintain suitable order and decorum within the Supreme Court Building and grounds, to include policing demonstrations and large-scale events;
  • Provide Courtroom security;
  • Provide residential security for the protectees of the Supreme Court of the United States;
  • Prepare numerous reports to include incident, found property, accident, and arrest reports, as well as testify in court.

The Supreme Court Police Dignitary Protection Unit is responsible for providing a full range of protective security services, to include:
  • Utilize expert knowledge of protective operations, countermeasures, protective intelligence, and general law enforcement duties to safeguard protectees of the Supreme Court of the United States;
  • Provide Courtroom security;
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to build operational plans;
  • Travel domestically and internationally, as required;
  • Conduct threat research and assessment support;
  • Conduct additional responsibilities as assigned in support of the Dignitary Protection Unit and police operations, as primary duties permit.

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Conditions of employment
  • Status as a U.S. Citizen, National, or one who owes allegiance to the United States
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See: www.sss.gov
  • Meet Experience Requirements (see Qualifications)
  • Applicants must be licensed to drive for at least one year at the time of application, and have an excellent driving record.
  • A Supreme Court Police Officer must be able to maintain proficiency in the use of a firearm. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm and are ineligible for the position.
  • Officers are prohibited from having visible body markings (including, but not limited to: tattoos, body art, facial piercings, gauges, and brandings) on the head or neck (above the collar), hands, and fingers (any area from wrist bone to fingertips).
  • Hair of female officers shall not exceed more than four (4) inches (to include being restrained by hair restraints) below the top of the collar. Hair color shall consist of only natural hair colors.
  • Hair of male officers shall not extend more than half an inch below the top of the collar. Hair color shall consist of only natural hair colors.
  • Well-trimmed, neat mustaches and beards are permitted. The length and bulk of the mustache or beard shall not exceed more than a quarter of an inch.
  • Employment is subject to successful completion of a medical exam, which includes rigorous fitness standards. Medical exam consists of blood work, drug screening, height, weight, stress test, EKG, vision, hearing, and body fat.
  • Body fat will be measured using a body composition analyzer at the time of the medical exam.
  • Vision requirements: For distance, corrected 20/20 or better binocularly with at least 20/40 in each eye. Uncorrected distant visual acuity should be 20/100 or better binocularly.
  • Colorblindness: Applicant must be able to pass the Ishihara Test for Color Deficiency.
  • Hearing Requirements: Applicant must be able to pass the hearing test without the use of hearing aids.
  • Completion of a psychological exam, which includes a Personal History Questionnaire, the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) Exam, the Inwald Personality Inventory (IPI) Exam, and a structured psychological interview with a clinical psychologist.
  • Successful completion of a Physical Abilities Test (PAT): The PAT will consist of four events, completed as one continuously timed exam. The maximum allowable time (regardless of age or gender) is three minutes and forty-five seconds (3:45).
  • Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation.
  • Failure to provide correct information, or omitting information, at any point during your application will be grounds for termination from the hiring process.

Qualifications
The following criteria must be met in order to be eligible to apply as a reemployed annuitant:
  • Currently a FERS law enforcement officer (LEO) eligible for retirement or a FERS-LEO retiree;
    • Current federal law enforcement officers who are eligible to retire may apply with the understanding that their retirement must be effective prior to appointment.
  • Successful completion of the Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) or the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP). Your certificate or FLETC transcript must be included with your application. If you need a copy of your FLETC transcript, you can request it through email at fletc-transcripts@dhs.gov, by calling (912) 267-2457, or by visiting the following URL: https://www.fletc.gov/request-your-transcript.
    • Completion of other Federal law enforcement academy programs will be considered on a case-by-case basis. For example, equivalent training programs from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), or U.S. Postal Inspection Service. A certificate or transcript of completion must be included with your application.
  • Applicants must be mature, reliable, skilled in oral and written communication, and have excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Must have the ability to display a high standard of ethical conduct and be trusted in all work situations;
  • Applicants must have no record of felony convictions, and must not currently be involved in any pending criminal charges;
  • Applicants who possess prior military service must have been separated under honorable conditions (honorable discharge);
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 21 years of age, but not yet 60 years of age.

Applicants interested in direct placement into the Dignitary Protection Unit must additionally possess a minimum of five (5) years of experience in dignitary protection.
Education
A high school diploma is the minimum educational requirement for applicants meeting the other eligibility criteria.
Additional information
Working for the Supreme Court of the United States Police offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health insurance benefits, and premium pay.
  • Dual Compensation Offset Waiver - A dual compensation offset waiver will be granted allowing reemployed annuitants to earn their full salary and their full annuity without penalty.
  • Sick Leave - Employees earn 104 hours of sick leave per year that accrue without limit.
  • Annual Leave - Employees earn annual leave at the following rates: 13 days per year for the first three years of service, 20 days after three years of service, and 26 days every year after 15 years of service. Employees may carry over a maximum of 240 hours (30 days) of annual leave from one calendar year to the next;
  • Overtime - Supreme Court Police Officers working overtime are eligible to earn monetary pay or compensatory time at a rate of 1.5 times their derived hourly pay;
  • Premium Pay - Supreme Court Police Officers working the hours between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM are eligible to earn Night Differential at a rate of 10% of their derived hourly pay. Sunday premium is earned at a rate of 25% of their derived hourly pay;
  • Paid Parental Leave - The Court provides up to 12 administrative workweeks of paid parental leave during the 12-month period following the birth or new placement of a child;
  • FICA Coverage - The Federal Insurance Contributions Act, refers to payroll taxes withheld from earned income for Social Security and Medicare. Social Security deductions of 6.2 percent will be withheld from your pay. However, your taxable wages, earned as a reemployed annuitant, will count towards your Social Security benefit up to the Social Security income threshold;
  • Educational Assistance - Up to $5,000 per calendar year is available for eligible employees based on budget approval and the relevance of the requested courses to enhance job performance. A signed agreement committing the employee to repaying any amounts paid by the Court if the employee discontinues service from the Court within one year of completing the course is required.
  • Additional Benefits include flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and the SmartBenefits transit subsidy.

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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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