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Federal Police Officer

U.S. Mint · Department of the Treasury

📍 Fort Knox, Kentucky 💰 $70862 – $105800/yr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: U.S. Mint
Department: Department of the Treasury
Location: Fort Knox, Kentucky
Salary: $70862 – $105800/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 1
Security Clearance: Secret
Date Posted: 2026-11-04
Application Deadline: 2026-11-18

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Job 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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods.

We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs by clicking on the link below.

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Contact

MINTINQUIRIES@fiscal.treasury.gov · 304-480-7300

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Mint, Department of the Treasury.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $70862 – $105800/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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