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Pentagon Force Protection Agency - PFPA - U.S. Department of Defense

PFPA - Emergency Management

All branches

Website provided by the program.

At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
61 - 90 days
Locations
1 location in District of Columbia
Nearest installation
Pentagon

About the program

The mission of the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) is to provide force protection, security, and law enforcement to safeguard personnel, facilities, infrastructure, and other resources for the Pentagon Reservation and designated DoD facilities (hereinafter referred to as "the Pentagon Facilities") within the National Capital Region (NCR). PFPA addresses the full spectrum of threats by utilizing a balanced approach of comprehensive protective intelligence and counterintelligence analysis, to include forensic and biometric-enabled information, to determine the appropriate protective posture for personnel and facilities; prevention, preparedness, detection; all-hazards response; DoD emergency management; support the lead response management agency during an emergency or crisis; and provide comprehensive threat assessments, security, and protection services for Office of the Secretary of Defense personnel and other persons. The PFPA is the DoD focal point for collaborating and coordinating with other DoD Components, other Executive departments and agencies, and State and local authorities on matters involving force protection, security, and law enforcement activities that impact the Pentagon Facilities.

Jobs this program prepares you for

Emergency Management Specialist GS-0089-11 This position is located in the Office of Mission Assurance (OMA), Emergency Management Division (EMD). The EMD focuses on comprehensive all-hazards Emergency Management (EM) and Continuity of Operations (COOP)/continuity of government preparedness using the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF) principles.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Additional Information for situational awareness: Secret Clearance Required.

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ