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HIRING FAQS

What You Need to Know About Becoming a Pentagon Police Officer

⮟ What is the application process to become a Pentagon Police Officer?
⮟ How long before I may receive a tentative job offer?
⮟ Is there anything that I should pay attention to when applying to a job vacancy and specifically, is there anything I need to ensure that my resume contains?
⮟ How many times will I have to come to the Pentagon to complete the hiring process?
⮟ What will my starting pay be as a PFPA Police Officer?
⮟ Does PFPA hire people with disabilities?
⮟ If I have a medical issue, will that prevent me from becoming a police officer?

Required Testing Prior to Job Offer

⮟ What is the PAT?
⮟ Am I required to pass the National Police Officer Selection Test (POST) to qualify for a Police Officer position?
⮟ What is the POST and how long will it take to complete?
⮟ Will I have to take a POST if I have already taken one for another agency?

Required Training Received Once a Final Job Offer is Extended

⮟ What kind of training do Pentagon Police Officers receive?
⮟ If I am already a police officer do I have to attend the Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) for basic police training?
⮟ Will PFPA provide housing during FLETC training?

Information for Veterans

⮟ Will my military time count towards my civilian retirement?
⮟ Who qualifies for a Veterans Recruitment Act (VRA) appointment?
⮟ Who qualifies under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)?
⮟ For the purpose of VEOA eligibility, what is a preference eligible veteran?

A Pentagon police officer's shoulder patch.

How to Apply

The Pentagon Force Protection Agency uses the website USAjobs.gov for all Agency hiring. All persons interested in working for the Pentagon Force Protection Agency must first visit the USAjobs website and create a profile. Upon creating a profile, you will need to upload your current resume along with any supporting documents for the position you are seeking.

USAjobs.gov:

Create profile
Upload resume and supporting documents
Make your resume searchable
Apply for jobs in the Federal Government

Should you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment Branch at 703-571-8000 or email: PFPA.Recruitment@mail.mil.