Summary
The USCP safeguards the U.S. Congress, the legislative process, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and facilities from crime, disruption, or terrorism. The USCP protects and secures Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure, and open environment.
This job is open to

• The public
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency
This announcement is open to retired United States Capitol Police and other FERS or CSRS retirees who are eligible for re-employment as a Federal annuitant and Federal law enforcement officer. Applicants must have successfully passed the FLETC CITP or USCP Basic Agent Training Program (BATP) or equivalent training program from the FBI, DEA or U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Apply here: USCP Careers
Duties
This announcement will remain open
until the positions are filled.
Successful applicants re-employed
with the dual compensation offset waiver granted by the USCP are able to earn
their full salary and their full annuity without penalty.
Dual Compensation Offset Waiver for
Approved Rehires
Work full time
Maximum age limit (under 58 at the time of appointment)
Receive overtime
Earn full annuity and full salary
Earn annual leave and sick leave
Term appointment up to 4 years
This position is located within the
Protective Services Bureau (PSB), Assistant Chief of Police for Protective and
Intelligence Operations (ACOP-P&IO), United States Capitol Police (USCP).
PSB collects and analyzes information to produce intelligence, assess threats,
enforce the law, identify risks, and develop and employ risk mitigation, Member
protection, and enforcement strategies.
Performs a full range of protective and investigative
functions.Special Agents are assigned to PSB's Dignitary Protection
Division (DPD). The DPD is responsible for carrying out protective functions
and operations.
Duties include but are not limited
to:
Providing protection of congressional leadership, including the
coordination of security arrangements for domestic and international travel
through advance security surveys and on-the-ground protection. Providing
personal security of Members of Congress and their families; visiting officials
of foreign, Federal, state, and/or local governments, and other congressional
visitors. Providing protective coverage for congressional events such as
congressional hearings and sessions, official functions, and other events
identified by the respective Sergeant at Arms and/or Chief of Police.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Your completed application and required documents must be submitted by the closing date of this Vacancy Announcement to receive further consideration. Your online application and answers to the attached assessment questionnaire will be reviewed and evaluated. As a result of this initial review, qualified applicants will be required to submit additional biographical information and supporting documents. A list of these documents will be provided to you during the selection process. For further consideration, qualified candidates will be required to submit an Authorization for Release form and additional information via a Personal History Statement (PHS) for further pre-employment screening. The information provided, along with a review of a candidate's credit, criminal history, and their driving record, will be reviewed. The Peace Officer Background Investigation Tracking System (POBITS) is an automated system used by investigators to efficiently manage background investigations. Candidates will receive an e-mail from the POBITS system, where they will be instructed to provide their PHS.
Qualifications
Must have completed the FLETC
Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or USCP Basic Agent Training Program
(BATP) or equivalent training program from the Federal Bureau of Investigation
(FBI), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) or U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Certificate or FLETC transcript must be included with application.
If you need a copy of your FLETC transcript, you can request it through email
at fletc-transcripts@dhs.gov, call (912) 267-2457 or visit the following url:
https://www.fletc.gov/request-your-transcript.
Former United States Capitol Police and other FERS or CSRS
retirees who are eligible for re-employment as a Federal annuitant and Federal
law enforcement officer must have retired under a voluntary retirement or
mandatory retirement action.
Must possess a minimum of five (5)
years of experience in an 1811 series at time of application. This requirement is waived for prior USCP employees.
Initial Assessment Phase
Following the pre-employment
screening, candidates may be invited to participate in the Initial Assessment
Phase of the USCP hiring process, all facets of which will be conducted
virtually at a location of their choice. This phase consists of an Orientation.
It provides the applicant with an overview of the USCP and its hiring process.
Examination Phase
The Examination Phase consists of
psychological, medical and polygraph examinations. This will be a candidate's
first required visit to our office in Washington, D.C. during the hiring
process. Efforts will be made to schedule these examinations consecutively to
eliminate return visits to complete the examinations.
•Psychological - Candidates complete
a battery of psychological assessments and a clinical interview. The
psychological examination will last approximately four to six hours. Candidates
are encouraged to be well-rested and eat prior to the examination.
The psychological exam will occur online and require the use of a desktop or
laptop computer, camera, and microphone.
•Medical - The medical examination will determine if a candidate is medically
qualified to perform the functional requirements of the job.Candidates
will be required to fast (abstain from food) prior to the medical examination.
The medical is waived for eligible sworn reemployed annuitants who have retired from service - with the USCP or other law enforcement agency - within the past three years from the date of their application, unless an applicant was removed (voluntarily or involuntarily) as a result of a medical-related fitness for duty evaluation.
•Polygraph - The polygraph examination is used to confirm information obtained
through the selection process.
USCP sworn employees who retired no more than 12 months prior to the date of
application for a reemployed annuitant position will be waived from completing
the psychological and polygraph examinations.
Background Investigation
The final phase of the selection process requires candidates to undergo a full
background investigation that will include a thorough review and verification
of the candidate's employment history, employer, residential, and personal
references, in depth criminal and credit history, and academic records.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must meet position age requirements.
Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license.
Must show evidence of responsible driving in the last one year.
Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service.
Travel for hiring assessments and training is at applicant's expense.
Must successfully complete a full field background investigation.
Polygraph, medical assessment, criminal, credit, and tax check required.
Must successfully complete all required training.
Must successfully complete a probationary period.
Must have completed the FLETC CITP or USCP BATP or equivalent training program from the FBI,
DEA or U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Must be in a full and unrestricted duty status at the time of application and
at the time of appointment.
Candidates must meet the following
requirements to be minimally qualified for this position:
U.S. CitizenshipOnly United States Citizens will receive
consideration. Qualified applicants will be required to provide proof of
citizenship early in the selection process. Naturalized citizens must be able
to participate and complete a holistic and verifiable background investigation
of their personal and professional background.
Age RequirementsApplicants must not have
reached 58 years of age with waiver as of the time of application.
EducationHigh School diploma or GED certificate is required.
Valid Driver's LicenseApplicants must possess a valid U.S. driver's
license that has not been revoked or under suspension for the past one (1)
year.
Criminal History CheckMust successfully pass a comprehensive criminal
history check of the past 10 years.
A criminal history check will be performed on all qualified applicants.
USCP Police Officers are required to possess a firearm and
ammunition. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of
domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition and are
ineligible for the position.
Credit CheckMust successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not
be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans.
Selective Service RegistrationMale applicants must provide
verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify
exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or
military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System
registration. https://www.sss.gov/Registration/check-a-Registration/Verifcation-Form
Fingerprint CheckApplicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of the criminal history
record.
Background InvestigationMust successfully complete all components of
the USCP full field background investigation.
There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background
investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests,
or convictions may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate
misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any
phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification
regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The
primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to
deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or
misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and
selection process.
Education
High School diploma or GED certificate is required. Must have completed FLETC Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or USCP Basic Agent Training Program (BATP) or equivalent training program from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) or U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Certificate or FLETC transcript must be included with application. If you need a copy of your FLETC transcript, you can request it through email at fletc-transcripts@dhs.gov, call (912) 267-2457 or visit the following url: https://www.fletc.gov/request-your-transcript
Additional information
Benefits Highlights: The USCP offers a competitive starting salary of $139,419.00 with opportunities to earn overtime up to the maximum allowable pay rate. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision care, life and long-term care insurance, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program. Previous creditable Federal service is used to determine the appropriate leave accrual category. Transit subsidy benefits for your commuting costs may be provided to you as a tax-free benefit. USCP has several on-site state of the art fitness centers with access to personal trainer consultants and locker room facilities. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The USCP is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT: This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act provisions.

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The evaluation consists of the following: o Full Field Background Investigation o Medical Examination o Polygraph Examination o Psychological Examination. Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this Vacancy Announcement. Additional Job Requirements: Must successfully complete the 6 week USCP Agent Training Program (ATP) for DPD for retention in the position. Firearm Proficiency - USCP Special Agents must be able to carry and maintain proficiency in the use of a firearm. Shift Work - The USCP operates 7 days per week and 24 hours per day. Special Agents will be required to work any assigned shift. Duty hours are subject to change to accommodate the needs of the Department. Applicants must be willing and able to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Probationary Period - This appointment requires the employee to complete a one-year probationary period. The one-year probationary period begins after completing the mandatory training described in this Vacancy Announcement. During the probationary period, the employee's conduct and performance will be monitored to determine if the employee will be retained.

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  1) Resume; 2) Copy of FLETC CITP or USCP Basic Agent Training Program (BATP) or equivalent training program from the FBI, DEA or U.S. Postal Inspection Service certificate(s) or FLETC transcript; 3) SF-50(s) for retirement stating that you have retired under voluntary retirement or mandatory retirement and that shows 1811 series in your career. If you need a copy of your FLETC transcript, you can request it through email at fletc-transcripts@dhs.gov, call (912) 267-2457 or visit the following url: https://www.fletc.gov/request-your-transcript
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  Navigate to the following url to apply to this job: Apply here: USCP Careers 1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package. 3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. 4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account, select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
  Agency contact information
  Email
  policeofficerrecruitment@uscp.gov
  Address
  OCAO-Office of Human Resources 119 D Street NE
  United States Capitol Police
  Washington, DC 20510
  Next steps
  Your application will be considered in the order of receipt. Your online application will be reviewed and a determination will be made as to whether you will be considered for employment. A notification of your application status will be sent to you via email. If considered, respond and provide all requested documents and information in a timely manner. If selected, the applicant will be hired as a Provisional Officer and must successfully complete a series of training courses, subject to the applicant's duration of separation from law enforcement. Training will include: A multi-week, USCP-specific training program at the USCP Academy located in Cheltenham, Maryland; and up to 4 weeks of Field Training, as required; and a Firearms Refresher Training Course. Approximately 6 week USCP Agent Training Program (ATP) for DPD located in Cheltenham, Maryland. Employment Disqualifiers: There are specific situations that automatically disqualify applicants for USCP employment. Some of the automatic disqualifiers include, but are not limited to: o Conviction of a felony o Conviction of domestic violence o Conviction of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (DUI)/Driving While Intoxicated or Impaired (DWI) o Use of illegal drugs in violation of the United States Capitol Police suitability standards o Less than Honorable military discharge o Intentionally falsifying an application or providing false or intentionally misleading information at any stage of the selection process.
• Fair and Transparent
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents
1) Resume; 2) Copy of FLETC CITP or USCP Basic Agent Training Program (BATP) or equivalent training program from the FBI, DEA or U.S. Postal Inspection Service certificate(s) or FLETC transcript; 3) SF-50(s) for retirement stating that you have retired under voluntary retirement or mandatory retirement and that shows 1811 series in your career. If you need a copy of your FLETC transcript, you can request it through email at fletc-transcripts@dhs.gov, call (912) 267-2457 or visit the following url: https://www.fletc.gov/request-your-transcript
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Navigate to the following url to apply to this job: Apply here: USCP Careers 1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package. 3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. 4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account, select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application. 5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered. The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
Agency contact information
Email
policeofficerrecruitment@uscp.gov
Address
OCAO-Office of Human Resources 119 D Street NE
United States Capitol Police
Washington, DC 20510
Next steps
Your application will be considered in the order of receipt. Your online application will be reviewed and a determination will be made as to whether you will be considered for employment. A notification of your application status will be sent to you via email. If considered, respond and provide all requested documents and information in a timely manner. If selected, the applicant will be hired as a Provisional Officer and must successfully complete a series of training courses, subject to the applicant's duration of separation from law enforcement. Training will include: A multi-week, USCP-specific training program at the USCP Academy located in Cheltenham, Maryland; and up to 4 weeks of Field Training, as required; and a Firearms Refresher Training Course. Approximately 6 week USCP Agent Training Program (ATP) for DPD located in Cheltenham, Maryland. Employment Disqualifiers: There are specific situations that automatically disqualify applicants for USCP employment. Some of the automatic disqualifiers include, but are not limited to: o Conviction of a felony o Conviction of domestic violence o Conviction of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (DUI)/Driving While Intoxicated or Impaired (DWI) o Use of illegal drugs in violation of the United States Capitol Police suitability standards o Less than Honorable military discharge o Intentionally falsifying an application or providing false or intentionally misleading information at any stage of the selection process.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request