U.S. Mint
Federal Police Officer
Department of the Treasury · Fort Knox, Kentucky
- Salary
- $70,862 - $105,800 per year
- Pay grade
- TR-8
- Schedule
- Full-time
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Opened
- Nov 4, 2026
- Closes
- Nov 18, 2026
- Remote
- No
- Telework eligible
- No
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Secret
- Promotion potential
- 8
- Announcement
- 27-MINT-13106124-M
Who may apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) · Internal to an agency
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Summary
This position is located at US Mint, Protection Department - Fort Knox Police. As a Federal Police Officer, you will safeguard the US assets and artifacts including the nation's precious metal reserves; protect United States Mint employees, visitors, equipment, facilities and other resources; provide expert security advice and counsel to the US Mint, other governments; and enforce Federal, State and local laws.
Duties
- As a Federal Police Officer, you will be: Responsible for protecting dies, monetary, and bullion assets in the custody or control of the United States Mint during production, processing, storage, transportation, or other use; property against theft, assault, sabotage; and protecting United States Mint employees and visitors from threats or hazards of physical harm or injury, violence in the workplace, criminal and acts of terrorism. Responsible for the enforcement of Federal, State and local laws relating to the protection of human life, including the preservation of the rights of individuals. Control entry and exit, regulate pedestrian and vehicular traffic; prevent accidents, congestion, and parking problems; give warnings; may issue citations for traffic and other appropriate and makes arrests if necessary. Maintain records and prepare reports covering activities and events occurring over the course of a shift.
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements within 14 days of the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Be sure all experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title, length of time performing the duties, and the name and contact information for the supervisor. We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit. Specialized Experience: For the TR-8/GS-7, you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the TR-7/GS-6 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience that provided the application of Federal, State or Local Laws and regulations, law enforcement operations, practices and techniques, investigating and resolving incidents 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. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the TR-8 you must have been at the TR-7/GS-6 level for 52 weeks. Physical Requirements (Based on an 8-hour shift) Must wear clothing and gear weighing no more than a total of 30 pounds: Must wear equipment belt (with equipment) weighing no more than 10 lbs.; Must wear body armor weighing no more than 10 lbs.; Must wear riot gear weighing no more than 10 lbs.; And be physically capable of satisfactorily performing the following requirements in the specified timeframes. Sits (up to 30% of the time) Runs (up to 30% of the time) Climbs Stairs (up to 30% of the time) Crawls (up to 30% of the time) Repetitive Arm Motion (up to 30% of the time) Stands (greater than 70% of the time) Walks (greater than 70% of the time) Power Grasps-Frequently (greater than 70% of the time) Power Pinches-Frequently (greater than 70% of the time) Types (greater than 70% of the time) Use of Foot Control (Automobile) (greater than 70% of the time) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Complete or have previously completed training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA. This position is designated as emergency essential. The incumbent must be ready and able to deploy as required in support of varied contingencies and under severe and austere conditions. The incumbent may deploy for brief periods during a contingency event. All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applican…
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