Incumbent must successfully complete the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP), an equivalent accredited law enforcement academy, or receive a ...
Incumbent must successfully complete the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP), an equivalent accredited law enforcement academy, or receive a ...
Incumbent must successfully complete the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP), an equivalent accredited law enforcement academy, or receive a ...
Incumbent must successfully complete the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP), an equivalent accredited law enforcement academy, or receive a ...
Incumbent must successfully complete the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP), an equivalent accredited law enforcement academy, or receive a ...
Incumbent must successfully complete the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP), an equivalent accredited law enforcement academy, or receive a ...
Public Notice - Police Officer - Recruitment Incentive - Relocation Incentive
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$73K/yr
Incumbent must successfully complete the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP), an equivalent accredited law enforcement academy, or receive a ...
Public Notice - Police Officer - Recruitment Incentive - Relocation Incentive
Alexandria, VA · On-site
$73K/yr
Incumbent must successfully complete the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP), an equivalent accredited law enforcement academy, or receive a ...
Store Security Specialist
Mclean, VA · On-site
$101K - $135K/yr
Conduct investigations as directed by leadership Requirements * 1+ years full-time experience as a sworn police officer with arrest authority in a military, municipal, county, state, or federal ...
Store Security Specialist
Mclean, VA · On-site
$101K - $135K/yr
Conduct investigations as directed by leadership Requirements * 1+ years full-time experience as a sworn police officer with arrest authority in a military, municipal, county, state, or federal ...
Police Officer Entry Level
Manassas, VA · On-site
$68K/yr
Police Opening Date: 03/05/2024 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Grade: PS2 ... Enforces all applicable city, state and federal laws. * Conducts criminal investigations, patrols ...
Police Officer Entry Level
Manassas, VA · On-site
$68K/yr
Police Opening Date: 03/05/2024 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Grade: PS2 ... Enforces all applicable city, state and federal laws. * Conducts criminal investigations, patrols ...
Store Security Specialist
Tysons, VA · On-site
$37/hr
Conduct investigations as directed by leadership Requirements * 1+ years full-time experience as a sworn police officer with arrest authority in a military, municipal, county, state, or federal ...
Store Security Specialist
Tysons, VA · On-site
$37/hr
Conduct investigations as directed by leadership Requirements * 1+ years full-time experience as a sworn police officer with arrest authority in a military, municipal, county, state, or federal ...
Police Sergeant
Radford, VA · On-site
$66K - $71K/yr
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, law enforcement techniques, procedures, operations ... Police Department Salary: $66,812 - $71,000 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications ...
Police Sergeant
Radford, VA · On-site
$66K - $71K/yr
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, law enforcement techniques, procedures, operations ... Police Department Salary: $66,812 - $71,000 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications ...
Police Sergeant
$66K - $71K/yr
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, law enforcement techniques, procedures, operations ... Police Department Salary: $66,812 - $71,000 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications ...
Police Sergeant
$66K - $71K/yr
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, law enforcement techniques, procedures, operations ... Police Department Salary: $66,812 - $71,000 (Commensurate with experience and qualifications ...
Police Officer VA Certified Lateral
Manassas, VA · On-site
$68K - $116K/yr
Manassas Police Station, VA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 12-00977 Department: Police Opening ... Enforces all applicable city, state and federal laws. * Conducts criminal investigations, patrols ...
Police Officer VA Certified Lateral
Manassas, VA · On-site
$68K - $116K/yr
Manassas Police Station, VA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 12-00977 Department: Police Opening ... Enforces all applicable city, state and federal laws. * Conducts criminal investigations, patrols ...
Police Officer
$40K/yr
Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual ... Successful completion of a Federal, State, county, or municipal police academy or comparable ...
Police Officer
$40K/yr
Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual ... Successful completion of a Federal, State, county, or municipal police academy or comparable ...
Police Officer
Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site
$41K/yr
Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual ... Successful completion of a Federal, State, county, or municipal police academy or comparable ...
Police Officer
Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site
$41K/yr
Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual ... Successful completion of a Federal, State, county, or municipal police academy or comparable ...
Police Officer
Fort Myer, VA · On-site
$41K/yr
Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual ... Successful completion of a Federal, State, county, or municipal police academy or comparable ...
Police Officer
Fort Myer, VA · On-site
$41K/yr
Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual ... Successful completion of a Federal, State, county, or municipal police academy or comparable ...
Police Officer
Charlottesville, VA · On-site
$41K/yr
Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual ... Successful completion of a Federal, State, county, or municipal police academy or comparable ...
Police Officer
Charlottesville, VA · On-site
$41K/yr
Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual ... Successful completion of a Federal, State, county, or municipal police academy or comparable ...
Police Officer
$41K/yr
Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual ... Successful completion of a Federal, State, county, or municipal police academy or comparable ...
Police Officer
$41K/yr
Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual ... Successful completion of a Federal, State, county, or municipal police academy or comparable ...
Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual ... Successful completion of a Federal, State, county, or municipal police academy or comparable ...
Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual ... Successful completion of a Federal, State, county, or municipal police academy or comparable ...
Police Officer
$40K/yr
Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual ... Successful completion of a Federal, State, county, or municipal police academy or comparable ...
Police Officer
$40K/yr
Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual ... Successful completion of a Federal, State, county, or municipal police academy or comparable ...
Police Officer
Arlington, VA · On-site
$90K - $114K/yr
Learn more about a career as a Police Officer with Arlington County. Responsibilities Joining our ... Collaborate with other regional, state, and federal law enforcement agencies who are dedicated to ...
Police Officer
Arlington, VA · On-site
$90K - $114K/yr
Learn more about a career as a Police Officer with Arlington County. Responsibilities Joining our ... Collaborate with other regional, state, and federal law enforcement agencies who are dedicated to ...
Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual ... Successful completion of a Federal, State, county, or municipal police academy or comparable ...
Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual ... Successful completion of a Federal, State, county, or municipal police academy or comparable ...
Police Captain
Hampton, VA · On-site
$76K - $83K/yr
Must obtain and maintain for continued employment all State requirements for Police Officers as specified in Virginia Code; all federal and state requirements to carry a firearm; * The job is ...
Police Captain
Hampton, VA · On-site
$76K - $83K/yr
Must obtain and maintain for continued employment all State requirements for Police Officers as specified in Virginia Code; all federal and state requirements to carry a firearm; * The job is ...
Federal Police information
See Virginia salary details
$32.2K - $38.6K
14% of jobs
$38.6K - $45K
5% of jobs
$47.1K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$45K - $51.4K
19% of jobs
The median wage is $55.5K / yr.
$51.4K - $57.8K
19% of jobs
$57.8K - $64.2K
11% of jobs
$70K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$64.2K - $70.6K
8% of jobs
$70.6K - $77K
7% of jobs
$77K - $83.4K
6% of jobs
$83.4K - $89.8K
5% of jobs
$89.8K - $96.2K
3% of jobs
$96.2K - $102.6K
2% of jobs
$32.2K
$61.6K
$102.6K
How much do federal police jobs pay per year?
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What is the difference between Federal Police vs State Police?
| Aspect | Federal Police | State Police |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Police academy training, federal certifications | Police academy training, state certifications |
| Work Environment | Federal agencies, national jurisdiction | State jurisdictions, local communities |
| Employer & Industry | Federal government, national security | State governments, local law enforcement |
Federal Police and State Police both serve law enforcement roles but differ mainly in jurisdiction, employer, and scope. Federal Police operate across the country under federal agencies, focusing on national security and federal laws. State Police work within individual states, enforcing state laws and supporting local agencies. Both require similar credentials and training, but their operational scope and employer differ significantly.
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Public Notice - Police Officer - Recruitment Incentive - Relocation Incentive
Arlington, VA
$73K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 21 days ago
U.S. Department Of Defense rating
7.9
Based on 537 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
28th of 49 rated military and defense
Job description
Qualifications:CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED:
- The employee assigned to this position is designated as a MISSION ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE. Mission essential employees may be required to report for, or remain at, work in dismissal or closure situations due to adverse weather conditions, natural disasters, or other emergency situations ( e.g., building closure due to power outage) causing disruptions of government operations, and are required to maintain contact with their supervisor during any dismissal or closure situation unless specifically excused by their supervisor.
- The employee must be in a constant state of physical readiness and must be capable of demonstrating maximum physical exertion
without warning. Any hesitancy, reluctance, or inability to fully engage in a critical situation that requires full-unrestricted physical
capabilities could have tragic, if not fatal, consequences. - This position requires the employee to take and pass annual medical and physical fitness examinations; to carry and qualify with
PFPA designated weapons twice a year on a test; to wear personal protective equipment, e.g., ballistic vest, etc.; and to pass all
designated PFPA certification programs. This includes being trained and then qualifying in how to deal with an "active shooter". He
or she must have the capacity to perform the essential functions of the position without risk to themselves or others. - The following medical requirements apply to all employees: good near and distant vision, ability to distinguish basic colors,
emotional and mental stability, and the ability to hear the conversational voice. In addition, the position requires common physical
characteristics and abilities in agility, dexterity, and strength to endure regular and recurring physical exertion such as long periods of
standing, walking, driving, bending, stooping, carrying, or dragging unconscious victims up or down multiple flights of stairs,
moving heavy or unwieldy objects over 50 pounds, running, climbing, crouching, crawling and kneeling during pursuit possibly in
restricted, dark and hot or cold spaces, or defending oneself or others against physical attacks, possible exposure to explosives,
chemicals, or other weapons of mass destruction. - As an employee representing PFPA, it is essential that the employee present a professional and competent image, with a clean, neatly pressed uniform or attire. Safety and effective performance requires a well-groomed and tidy appearance, proper decorum and appropriate responses.
- Incumbent must successfully complete the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP), an equivalent accredited law enforcement academy, or receive a training waiver for a state or local non-federal police academy as determined by the agency.
- This position is identified as a covered position under the PFPA Civilian Mobility Program, Regulation 1400.24, effective September 28, 2015. This position requires that the candidate must sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment. PFPA may relocate covered positions and covered employees in permanent changes of duty station between PFP A duty locations in the National Capital Region; Raven Rock Mountain Complex (Adams County, Pennsylvania); Glynco, Georgia; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania or Baltimore, Maryland and potentially other locations to improve mission effectiveness or enhance individual career progression.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.
You may qualify at the AD-05 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the AD-04 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to:
- Enforcing basic or commonly used laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and operating methods and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property. Creditable specialized experience may have been gained in work on a police force, in the military, in loss prevention, or as a security officer at airports, buildings, and structures.
Education: Four years of education above the high school level leading to a bachelor's degree in police science or a comparable degree program related to police work. Such education must be obtained from an accredited college or university. (Transcripts will be used to verify education). Comparable degrees may include but are not limited to Anthropology, Community Policing, Computer Engineering, Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminal Psychology, Criminal Law, Criminology, Cybersecurity, Emergency Management, Ethics in Criminal Justice, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Science, Homeland Security, Juvenile Justice, Psychology, Police Science, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Research Methods, Security and Policy Administration, Social Work, Systems Engineering, or Sociology.
OR
A combination of undergraduate level education and experience.
You may qualify at the AD-06 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the AD-05 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to:
- Enforcing law and order (Federal, State, County or Local), preserving peace, and protecting life and civil rights (and property); and
- Monitoring or patrolling designated area to preserve law and order; and
- Performing access control and search of property to admit individuals into a controlled area.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the AD-06 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability to:
- Preventing, detecting and investigating criminal acts; and
- Gathering facts or evidence to prepare detailed reports; and
- Responding to emergency or routine calls for service from the general public.
All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.
Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-includeEducation:ARE YOU QUALIFYING BASED ON EDUCATION or A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE?
You must provide sufficient documentation of your education in your resume. You MUST provide a copy of official or unofficial transcripts or degrees in your application package. It may also be acceptable to document your applicable course listing in your resume (course number, credits earned, etc.). 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. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency. If selected, an official/sealed transcript will be required prior to appointment.
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.htmlEmployment Type: OTHER
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Industry
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Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Washington, DC, US
Year founded
1949