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LEAD POLICE OFFICER

Bridgeport, CA · On-site +1

$55.88K - $80.24K/yr

You will perform duties as a Lead Police Officer to Field Training Officers and police officers, and assists the Watch Commander in carrying out responsibilities of supervising the patrol shift ...

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How much do remote police officer jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote police officer in the United States is $62,148.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $74,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Police Officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Police Officer, you need strong law enforcement knowledge, investigative skills, and relevant police academy training or certification. Familiarity with digital evidence management systems, remote communication tools, and databases such as NCIC is typically required. Excellent decision-making, integrity, and clear communication are essential soft skills, especially when handling incidents from a distance. These abilities ensure effective law enforcement, public safety, and thorough virtual investigations in remote or digital environments.

How does a Remote Police Officer collaborate with on-site law enforcement teams during incidents?

Remote Police Officers work closely with on-site law enforcement personnel by providing real-time support through communication tools, such as radio, video feeds, and digital reporting systems. They may assist in monitoring surveillance systems, analyzing data, and relaying critical information to officers in the field. Effective collaboration relies on clear communication protocols and a strong understanding of local procedures. This teamwork enables quicker response times and more informed decision-making during incidents, even when working remotely.

What are remote police officers?

Remote police officers are law enforcement professionals who perform their duties outside of traditional, on-site roles, often leveraging technology to handle tasks such as monitoring surveillance footage, responding to non-emergency calls, managing reports, or providing virtual support to field officers. These roles have become more common with advancements in digital communication and the need for flexible policing solutions. Remote police officers may work from a central command center or even from home, depending on the department’s policies. Their work helps to increase efficiency, improve coverage, and offer timely responses while reducing the need for physical presence in every situation.

What is the difference between Remote Police Officer vs Remote Security Guard?

AspectRemote Police OfficerRemote Security Guard
CredentialsPolice academy training, law enforcement certificationsSecurity guard license or certification
Work EnvironmentLaw enforcement agencies, public safety settings (remote monitoring, dispatch)Private security firms, property monitoring (remote surveillance)
Employer & IndustryGovernment, law enforcementPrivate security companies, commercial properties
Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

Remote Police Officers and Remote Security Guards both focus on safety and security but differ mainly in credentials, work environment, and employer type. Remote Police Officers typically have law enforcement training and work for government agencies, while Remote Security Guards usually hold security licenses and work for private firms. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find roles aligned with their qualifications and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Remote Police Officer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,148 per year, or $29.9 per hour.
Police Officer

$43.11K - $82.94K/yr

Full-time

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7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Summary
The FBI is looking for Police Officers and seeking qualified candidates from a variety of backgrounds and professional disciplines who are committed to combating crime and terrorism while protecting the American public. All New Police Officers will be offered their working location based on the needs of the Bureau and must sign a two-year service agreement agreeing to stay in the Police Officer Program and their office of assignment location for a period two years.
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  • Provide public safety by maintaining order, respond to emergencies, protect people and property, enforce motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promote good community relations.
  • Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
  • Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed.
  • Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
  • Check for proper identification of pedestrian and vehicular traffic prior to admittance to secure space at Stationary posts. Provide screening of vehicles for the detection of explosive devices.
  • Respond to a variety of alarm situations, protect and safeguard information and material affecting national security and defense and protects people and their civil rights from a wide variety of dangerous and hostile situations.
  • For more information regarding the FBI Police Officer position, please review FBI Police Officers: An Inside Look.

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Conditions of employment
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must be able to attend and pass the Police Officer Selection System (POSS) written test and panel interview. Applicant will be responsible for all travel expenses associated with travel to and from the testing location.
  • Must be able to pass a U.S. Government physical exam.
  • Must have (or be able to obtain) a valid driver's license.
  • Must become proficient in the use of a firearm and various other weapon system.
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
  • Selectee will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Form.
  • Must attend and complete training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
  • Must adhere to a service agreement starting from the effective date of their appointment as an FBI Police Officer.
  • Must be willing to work nights/weekends/holidays (shift work).

Qualifications
GS-7: Applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level. SE is defined as:
  • Independently performing routine, recurring kinds of fixed post and patrol assignments to include: commonly accepted installation traffic laws and rules; regulating access to Federal buildings and conduct of visitors and employees.

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  • Have successfully completed a full 4 year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirement if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. All degrees must be from an accredited college or university.

GS-9: applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level. SE (in addition to the above) is defined as:
  • Experience that provided knowledge of a body of basic laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices, and techniques and involved responsibility for maintaining order and protecting life and property.
  • Creditable specialized experience may have been gained in work on a police force; through service as a military police officer; in work providing visitor protection and law enforcement in parks, forests, or other natural resource or recreational environments; in performing criminal investigative duties; or in other work that provided the required knowledge and skills.
  • Experience in writing incident and investigative reports and issue citations.

GS-10: applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level. SE (in addition to the above) is defined as:
  • Experience performing law enforcement work in the protection of life, property and the civil rights of individuals; with secondary mission being the protection of Government property and national security information from acts sabotage, espionage, terrorism, trespass, theft, fire, and accidental and/or willful damage and destruction.
  • Experience responding to a wide variety of calls concerning very serious and sensitive situations involving disorderly conduct, deranged persons, and similar occurrences.
  • Experience maintaining law and order and provides a variety of protective services for employees and visitors on Federal property.

GS-11: applicants must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 grade level. SE (in addition to the above) is defined as:
  • Experience with operations and techniques used in preventing or resolving offenses. Well-versed in the methods and procedures used in conducting preliminary investigations of a wide array of offenses, ranging from the most minor to felony and capital crimes.
  • Experience in patrolling operations, tactics, and optimal strategies for handling unruly persons, violent unruly crowds involved in planned or impromptu demonstrations or riots, detection of explosives, presence of illegal drugs, hostage situations, counterterrorist operations, vehicular and pedestrian accidents, safety violations, and other serious accidents.

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Please see qualifications section above for substituting education for specialized experience at the GS 7 level.
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About Us
FBI Police Officers protect public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws and promoting good community relations. You will monitor, report and investigate suspicious persons and situations, as well as safety hazards and unusual or illegal activity in patrol areas. You will identify, pursue and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
About You
You have a background or interest in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or Security Operations. You are interested in beginning a career with the FBI and gaining professional experience in protective operations at America's premier law enforcement agency. You have experience or desire to protect and secure people and real property.
If you are a recent graduate with a background in Criminal Justice, Security or Political Science, a municipal or military Police Officer looking for federal employment, or a Protective Security professional looking for career advancement, this could be the opportunity for you. We welcome retired law enforcement officers to re-enter the workforce as an FBI Police Officer.
As an FBI Police Officer, you will play a key role in keeping the FBI and surrounding areas secure. FBI Police Officers provide service to those in their duty stations and if necessary, travel to aid in times of crisis.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequently climbing stairs and ladders; lifting weapons, other objects, and people weighing over 50 lbs.; crouching, crawling, and or running in pursuit of violators and trespassers; and defending oneself and others against physical attack. Agility and dexterity coupled with the strength to pursue, apprehend, and detain/arrest uncooperative suspects is additionally needed. Considerable physical effort is required to subdue, disarm, and arrest violent or potentially violent persons suspected of crimes. Involved persons may be armed with knives, guns, or other dangerous weapons. The work additionally requires continuous mental focus. Physical demands can be potentially amplified through conditions such as extreme weather and occasional long periods of overtime that the incumbent may be exposed to.
WORK ENVIORNMENT
The work environment regularly involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations inherently associated with the provision of law enforcement, security, and emergency medical care services. A range of safety precautions are taken in situations where there is specific risk of attack, as well as those having conditions that are uncontrollable. The work involves exposure to extreme weather conditions; dangerous and hazardous situations; materials such as toxic gases, fumes, high explosives; and a variety of illnesses due to the medical aspects of the job. Assignments can also include regular and recurring exposure to extreme discomforts and unpleasantness, particularly during inclement weather or extended periods of traffic and patrol duties. Required duties subject the incumbent to extreme personal danger (e.g. possible physical attack, mob assaults, sniper attacks), which may or may not occur where conditions are able to be controlled. Incumbent may be assigned to both traditional and non-traditional shifts and asked to work odd or extensive hours in connection with special assignments or emergency situations.
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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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