Police Officer (Dignitary Protection) - Up To 60K Recruitment Incentive

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To apply, please proceed to our Police Officer (Lateral/Certified) posting and click the Apply button. When prompted, indicate that you are applying for the Dignitary Protection position.

Lateral hires who sign a three-year service agreement will receive incentive payments totaling either $60,000 for those with at least two years of Dignitary Protection experience, or $50,000 for those who do not meet this standard. Incentive details for are set forth in the duties section of this announcement.

Recruitment Incentive Details for Dignitary Protection Hires

Lateral hires that sign a three-year service agreement will receive incentive payments at the following rate:

Those with at least two years of Dignitary Protection experience (totaling $60,000)

  • $25,000 upon completion of training
  • $20,000 one year after completing training
  • $15,000 two years after completing training
Those without two years of Dignitary Protection experience (totaling $50,000)
  • $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.
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.
The following criteria must be met in order to be eligible to apply:
  • Successful completion of (or willingness to complete) the Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) or the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at FLETC. 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:
    • Completion of other Federal law enforcement academy programs will be considered on a case-by-case basis. For example, Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or equivalent training program 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.
  • Currently employed as a federal, state, or municipal law enforcement officer with at least one year of full duty service after training.
  • 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 must have the ability to receive and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Applicants who possess prior military service must have been separated under honorable conditions (honorable discharge).
  • Prior dignitary protection experience is preferred, but not required.
  • 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.
A high school diploma is the minimum educational requirement for applicants meeting the other eligibility criteria.
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