Law Enforcement Policy Writer (Washington) Job at HRUCKUS in Washington DC

Veteran-Owned Firm Seeking a Law Enforcement Policy Writer for an Onsite role in Washington, DC.

My name is Stephen Hrutka. I lead a Veteran-Owned management consulting firm in Washington, DC. We specialize in Technical and Cleared Recruiting for the Department of Defense (DoD), the Intelligence Community (IC), and other advanced defense agencies.

At HRUCKUS, we support fellow Veteran-Owned businesses by helping them recruit for positions across organizations such as the VA, SBA, HHS, DARPA, and other leading-edge R&D-focused defense agencies.

We seek to fill a Law Enforcement Policy Writer position for the DGS Department of General Services in the DC Government.

The ideal candidate is a DMV resident with 3+ years of experience drafting and analyzing law enforcement or public safety policy, proven ability to translate operational and regulatory requirements into clear, enforceable policy, and experience collaborating with government and public safety stakeholders.

If youre interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and discuss your qualifications further.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

HRUCKUS LLC

Executive Summary: HRUCKUS is seeking an experienced Law Enforcement Policy Writer to support DGS Protective Services by researching, drafting, and refining law enforcement and public safety policies. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring policies are compliant, actionable, and aligned with applicable law enforcement standards and interagency requirements.

Position Description: The LE Policy Writer will support policy research, analysis, and development efforts related to law enforcement operations and protective services. The role requires collaboration with internal leadership and external stakeholders and a strong ability to translate complex operational and regulatory requirements into clear, enforceable policy.

Position Job Duties:

• Research, draft, review, and edit law enforcement and protective services policies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency standards.
• Support policy analysis and programming efforts related to public safety and law enforcement operations.
• Maintain productive working relationships with government departments, public safety agencies, elected officials, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Assist with intergovernmental and federal affairs policy coordination, as needed.
• Ensure policy documentation is clear, consistent, and aligned with operational realities.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in policy writing, analysis, or a related field, with a strong emphasis on law enforcement, public safety, or protective services policy.
• Proven experience maintaining relationships with government stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on-site Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or a related field.
• Experience drafting policy for a law enforcement agency (municipal, state, or federal).
• Familiarity with Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) policies, standards, or operational frameworks.

Details:

• Job Title: Law Enforcement Policy Writer
• Location: 3924 Minnesota Avenue NE Washington, DC 20019
• Pay Range: $55 to $65 an hour