Become a United States Park Police Officer

U.S. Park Police officers in a mortocycle formation on a parade route — USPP

We are Hiring Now

Hiring incentives include:

$70,000 hiring bonus
Streamlined, virtual hiring process with quick turnaround
Promotion potential
Specialized units including SWAT, K9, Horse Mounted Patrol, Aviation, Motors, and more

US Park Police is Hiring

Join the elite US Park Police in making DC safe and beautiful

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The United States Park Police is the law enforcement arm of the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service tasked with investigating and apprehending criminal actors. The agency is committed to deploying precision-based enforcement, intelligence-led operations, and rapid response capabilities to address emerging threats to the homeland.

Meeting the Minimum Requirements

To be considered eligible, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, which are as follows:

Be a United States citizen
Possess a valid Real ID driver's license (must have a good driving record)
Have a high school diploma or equivalent AND at least one year of progressive responsibility in employment
OR
60 college credit hours
OR
A combination of education and experience

Examples of Qualifying Experience

Work on a police force
Served as military police officer
Specialized military experience, i.e., decision-making and leadership ability
Work providing visitor protection and law enforcement in parks, forests, or other natural resources or recreational environments
Work performing criminal investigative duties
Supervisory / managerial experience or personal work-related experience that demonstrates decision-making and leadership abilities

*Work experience does NOT need to be Law Enforcement related

Maximum Entry Age (MEA)

Applicants must have reached their 21st birthday but not have reached their 40th birthday by the date of appointment to this position. These positions are covered by the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement officers and have a mandatory retirement age of 60. Applicants for these positions who are over 40 must have been or currently be covered by the special retirement provisions and be able to complete at least 20 years of covered service by age 60. You must submit proof of your status in the Law Enforcement retirement system. The MEA does not apply to Veterans.

*Applicants between the ages of 37 and 40 will need to apply for an age waiver during the hiring process

Veteran's Preference

When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible veterans should claim preference on their application or resume by uploading their DD 214 to usajobs at the time of application. Applicants claiming 10-point preference must complete an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted 5 points tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their application, but they must produce a DD Form 214 prior to appointment.