Police Administrative Officer

This is a full-time position with the Supreme Court of the United States Police Department in Washington, D.C. Closing Date: Monday, 04/12/2026, 11:59 PM ET Please note that this vacancy has a limit of 200 applicants. The job opportunity announcement will automatically close if that limit is reached prior to the closing date.

Duties The Police Administrative Officer is a civilian position in the Police Force of the Supreme Court of the United States. The incumbent serves as a 1st level supervisor inside of the Police Force's Administrative Unit. The position's principal responsibility is to supervise Police Force functions that are administrative in nature and are performed by civilian and law enforcement officer employees. The Administrative Officer is responsible for overseeing all Police Force administrative duties to ensure the preparedness and continuation of Police operations in any circumstance. The incumbent's responsibilities include supervision of duties related to the Police Force budget, financial management (e.g., requisitions, reconciliation), contract administration, human resources, background investigations, and other administrative tasks that require coordinating or communicating with the entire Police Force or on behalf of the Force. Other general administrative activities include, but are not limited to drafting executive/police correspondence and communications, timekeeping, logistics, training, records management, acquisition, and travel. The incumbent is expected to provide guidance and technical information on these matters and routinely confers with and advises management on administrative problems and needs. The incumbent will be expected to perform duties independently, train subordinate staff, and have the ability to effectively perform analysis and issue resolution, while keeping the Chief of Police apprised of significant issues. Salary

• $121,785 - $187,093/year

Qualifications The position requires five years of specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience coordinating administrative functions for an organization to include budget planning, financial management, human resources management, acquisitions, travel management, and/or property management. Applicant must have experience researching, analyzing, or evaluating data, policies, or work processes independently without guidance from a supervisor. Experience with law enforcement and administrative functions is required. An in-depth knowledge of administrative operations in the Federal government, including human resources, budget and travel policies and practices is preferred. The officeholder must be collegial, tactful, and articulate in dealing with a broad range of individuals from within and from outside the Court; and the highest levels of discretion and judgment are required. Education A Bachelor's degree is required. Applicant must have strong writing skills with the ability to draft complex memoranda and briefing materials. Required Documents The following documents are required: A cover letter A resume OF-306 (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf) How to Apply You must also complete, print, and sign the OF-306, then upload it along with your resume and cover letter. These three documents are required and must be received by the closing date, 04/12/2026, in order to be considered. Please submit only these documents unless you have prior federal and/or military experience. In that case your most recent SF-50, Statement of Service, and/or DD-214 will also be required. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJobs account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJobs resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJobs account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJobs account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.