Police Officer (Private - Up to 70K Recruitment Incentive)
The major duties of the Police Officer include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Safeguarding the National Park Service icons and symbols of democracy as well as other parks and jurisdictional areas around the Washington Metropolitan Area.
- Prevent, detect, and investigate criminal activity. Pursue and ensure criminal actors are apprehended.
- Cooperate with and assist members of the Force, as well as other law enforcement agencies. United States Park Police officers are expected to regularly work with state, local and federal partners to enhance safety and reduce crime.
Specialty Units are available to officers depending on competitive selection process and completion of training. The United States Park Police offers the following full-time specialized units with enhanced technician pay.
- Motorcycle Unit
- Aviation Unit
- Special Weapons and Tactics (S.W.A.T.)
- K-9 Unit
- Marine Patrol Unit
- Major Crimes Unit
- Crime Scene Identification Unit-
- Narcotics and Vice Unit
- Traffic Safety Unit
- Horse Mounted Patrol
- Intelligence and Counterterrorism Branch
- Physical Security/ Icon Protection Unit
- Multi-Agency Task Force positions
- Dignitary Protection