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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for police helper in Washington, DC is $21.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.49 and $25.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a police helper?

Police Helpers are individuals who assist law enforcement officers with various non-enforcement duties. Their responsibilities often include supporting community outreach programs, helping with administrative tasks, and providing assistance during public events. Police Helpers do not have the authority to make arrests or carry weapons but play a vital role in fostering positive relationships between the police and the community. This position is often seen as a way to gain experience for those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.

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To thrive as a Police Helper, you generally need a high school diploma, basic understanding of law enforcement procedures, and strong physical fitness. Familiarity with radio communication systems, basic office software, and possibly CPR or first aid certification is often required. Excellent teamwork, attention to detail, and effective communication are standout soft skills in this role. These qualities are essential for supporting police operations, ensuring safety, and maintaining clear coordination within law enforcement teams.

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Police Helpers often encounter challenging situations that require quick thinking and strong communication skills. They may be tasked with crowd control, providing basic first aid, or relaying important information during emergencies. Balancing multiple responsibilities while supporting sworn officers requires adaptability and a calm demeanor. Despite these challenges, Police Helpers gain valuable experience in public safety and teamwork, which can support future career growth within law enforcement.

What is the difference between Police Helper vs Police Officer?

AspectPolice HelperPolice Officer
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; basic trainingHigh school diploma, police academy certification, and sometimes higher education
Work EnvironmentCommunity events, assisting in non-enforcement roles, public engagementPatrol, law enforcement, crime prevention, and enforcement duties
Employer & Industry UsageLocal community programs, volunteer roles, some government agenciesLaw enforcement agencies, government departments, police departments
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level or support roles in policingUnderstanding law enforcement career progression and duties

In summary, Police Helpers typically assist in community engagement and support roles with fewer credentials, while Police Officers perform law enforcement duties requiring specialized training and certifications. Both roles are essential in maintaining public safety but differ significantly in responsibilities and qualifications.

How do I become a police helper?

To become a police helper, candidates typically need to be at least 18 years old, pass a background check, and complete relevant training or certification programs. Some roles may require a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong communication and observational skills are important for assisting law enforcement effectively.

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Infographic showing various Police Helper job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,396 per year, or $21.8 per hour.

Police Officer (Entry-Level) - 50K Recruitment Incentive

Supreme Court of the United States

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

$86K - $147K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Enforce Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations, as well as regulations governing the Supreme Court Building and grounds.

  • Provide police services including protection of the Supreme Court Building, grounds, persons, and property, as well as courtroom and residential security.

  • Prepare reports such as incident, found property, accident, and arrest reports, and testify in court.

Job description

Summary
This is a full-time position with the Police Department of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington, D.C.
Entry-Level hires that sign a three-year service agreement will receive incentive payments of $50,000 in total. Recruitment incentive details for are set forth in the duties section of this announcement.
Attend a monthly virtual recruitment event to find out more: https://www.joinscuspd.us/vre
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Recruitment Incentive Details for Entry-Level Hires
All eligible new hires that sign a three-year service agreement will receive incentive payments totaling $50,000 at the following rate:
  • $20,000 upon completion of training
  • $15,000 one year after completing training
  • $15,000 two years after completing training

The repayment amount for officers that separate from Court employment prior to completing their service requirement will be the full amount of the incentives covering the period of the most recent installment payment.
Duties of the Position
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.

Specialty Units are available to officers depending on time-in-service, completion of training, and experience. The Supreme Court Police offers both part-time and full-time specialized units. These units include:
  • Dignitary Protection Unit
  • Residential Security Unit
  • Protective Intelligence Unit
  • K-9 Unit
  • Background Investigations Unit
  • Nuclear, Biological, Chemical (NBC) Team
  • Recruitment Division
  • Police Operations Center - Dispatch
  • Physical Security Unit
  • Liaison positions with partner agencies (FBI, JTTF, DHS, USCP)
  • Training Unit
  • Honor Guard
  • Various instructor positions, to include: Firearms, Driving, Defensive Tactics, CPR/First Aid

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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.
  • Police Officer Selection Test (POST): You must receive a score of 70% or higher on the POST. The exam consists of four sections, which include Math, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, and Report Writing. The exam is multiple choice and timed.
  • 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, which will include employment references dating back 10 years, personal references, driving history, credit history, criminal history, drug history, and academic records.
  • 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 criteria listed below must be met in order to be eligible to apply:
  • An applicant's education/experience must include at least one of the following to be considered:
    • An Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution (or being within six months of graduation); or
    • A minimum of one year of full-time experience as a sworn police officer; or
    • A minimum of three years of active duty military service (or one year of active duty military service for Military Police, Master-at-Arms, Security Forces, and Maritime Enforcement Specialists); or
    • A minimum of three years of work history.
  • 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 must be licensed to drive for at least one year at the time of application, and have an excellent driving record.
  • Applicants who possess prior military service must have been separated under honorable conditions (honorable discharge).
  • Status as a U.S. Citizen, National, or one who owes allegiance to the United States.
  • Applicants must be at least within six months of turning 21 years of age, but not yet 39 years of age at the date of application, with some exceptions as noted below:
    • Applicants over the age of 39 may still be considered if they can demonstrate sufficient prior coverage under the federal law enforcement retirement system special provision to allow them to achieve at least 20 years of total service before reaching age 60. See 5 U.S. Code 8425(d) for details on the special provision.

Education
A high school diploma is the minimum educational requirement for applicants.
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, premium pay, and the federal law enforcement retirement system.
  • Sick Leave - Employees earn 104 hours of sick leave per year that accrues without limit. Sick leave not utilized at the time of retirement will be added to the annuitant's length of service when calculating their retirement benefit.
  • 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;
  • Student Loan Repayment - The Court offers up to $10,000 per year, subject to budget availability and applicable limits;
  • 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 (available after you have been in service for a minimum of 12 months)
  • Retirement - The Federal Law Enforcement Retirement System offered by the Supreme Court of the United States is a special variant of the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) offered to most U.S. government employees. Law Enforcement FERS is a three-part retirement program:
    • The first part is a defined-benefit plan (annuity) calculated by applying the average of the highest three years of earnings (high-3) to the length of service of an employee. Police annuitants receive 1.7% of their high-3 for the first 20 years of their service, and 1% for each additional year. This translates to 34% of the high-3 for police officers retiring after 20 years of service, and 39% if retiring after 25 years.
    • The second part is the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), which is a defined-contribution pension (savings account). Employees may contribute up to the IRS maximum, and the Court will match any contributions up to 5% of base salary;
    • As Supreme Court Police Officers are able (and required) to retire before they are eligible to apply for social security, a FERS supplement is paid to compensate until age 62;
    • Employees with prior military service may buy back their active duty military time to be added to their length of service for the purposes of the annuity calculation. Military time cannot, however, be added to the length of service for determining retirement eligibility;
  • 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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