Special Police Officer
Location: Washington, DC
Announcement Number: NGA-25-028-DE
Salary: $51,442 - $66,872
Closing Date: March 14, 2025
Gallery Protection Officer II are armed and commissioned as United States Special Police Officers, have arrest authority, normally serve in uniform and when necessary wear plain clothes in the performance of their duties. They serve in various assignments over a period of time, during hours when the National Gallery of Art is open to the public and during non-public non-operating night time hours.
Duties
The incumbent will:
- Denies admission to undesirable or unauthorized persons, prevents unauthorized removal of Gallery property, answers inquiries from visitors and aids persons in distress.
- Serves at stationary posts or patrols heavily trafficked public areas or locations that are vulnerable to crimes against persons, theft, vandalism and other damage.
- Possess knowledge of emergency alarms and fire procedures.
- Possess knowledge of First aid and CPR.
- Possess knowledge of pertinent laws relating to arrests, arrest authority and procedures, search, seizure and detention of persons.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Maintain a pleasant and tactful manner towards coworkers, Gallery staff, supervisors, and the public at all times.
