Police Officer (Special Operations Division)

Summary

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.

This job is open to

• Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

Only current USCP Sworn employees. Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job : USCP Careers

Duties

The applicants selected for this position serve

as Special Operations Division (SOD) Police Officers under the direction of the Operational

Services Bureau (OSB), providing police and security services for the United

States Capitol Grounds and other areas as directed.

The SOD is divided into Sections that are responsible for providing

police services during specified tours of duty on a 24-hour basis and security

services designed to protect the Congress, its employees and visitors, and

property under the jurisdiction of the Congress from all threats posed by

criminal activity or civil disorder.

Conduct directed patrol checks or physical

inspections of designated U.S. congressional members' residences (home and

grounds). Provide motorcade escorts for

congressional delegations traveling throughout the District of Columbia,

Virginia, and Maryland and other designated areas in the U.S. as assigned. Patrol the USCP jurisdiction using motorcycles and / or

automobiles responding to calls, violations, and duress alarms involving crimes

in progress or just discovered; enforcing traffic regulations; assisting at

accident scenes; and maintaining a law enforcement presence. Set up and staff barricades. Secure the perimeter around Capitol buildings.

Participate in rapid response operations in response to civil

disturbances or emergency situations.

Note : Multiple vacancies exist. The number of SOD positions will be

determined by the needs of the Department.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a current USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant, and must have attained the rank of Private with Training and successfully completed the probationary period by the closing date of this announcement. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must successfully complete all required training.

Qualifications

1. Must be a sworn employee below the rank of

Sergeant and have successfully completed the probationary period. Must have attained

the rank of Private with Training by the closing date of this announcement.

2. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the date of selection.

3. Must be in a full and unrestricted duty status

to attend, participate, and successfully complete all required training courses

related to this position as of the date of selection.

4. Must be available to work flexible hours,

rotating shifts, and possible midnight assignments.

5. Must successfully

complete the SOD Field Training Program.

6. Must successfully complete all required training

to be a qualified prisoner processor.

7. Must successfully complete and maintain

certifications for any long gun training (M4 rifle and / or Benelli shotgun

qualification).

Education

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and / or grade.

Additional information

Applications and supporting documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions. This position is included in a collective bargaining unit. NOTE : More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. The selection list will be active for a period of one year from the date of approval of the selection memorandum. An applicant may request to be removed from consideration by sending a written request to the Office of Human Resources (OHR). RETENTION CRITERIA 1. Successfully complete all required training to include a12-week SOD Field Training Officer (FTO) Program, two-week Prisoner Processor Training, one-week M4 rifle and / or Benelli shotgun qualification (and maintain proficiency), and the Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST) School. 2. Satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period beginning on the date of completion of the SOD FTO Program.

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 following selection process will be used to further assess candidates who have met the initial eligibility factors. Candidates must qualify under each phase to be considered in subsequent phases. Phase I : Initial Qualification - The OHR will conduct an eligibility factor review as outlined in this vacancy. Phase II : KSA Assessment - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities will be evaluated by an appointed assessment panel, including resume review. Ability to complete reports concisely and cogently, and to compose effective narratives. Ability to communicate with the public and possess outstanding interpersonal skills. Ability to enforce law and order and maintain public safety. Ability to analyze a situation, obtain facts, and take appropriate action in a stressful situation. Phase III : Structured Interview - Candidates will be scheduled for an oral interview. Results of this selection process will be used to recommend candidates to the hiring manager, who is the final selecting official. The OHR will conduct a disciplinary action review to determine if there are pending investigatory and / or disciplinary matters, which will be made known to the selecting official. Prior to making their selection, the selecting official will review any available Department documents, to include application documents, each candidate's complete career disciplinary record, and results of selection process phases, and may, at their discretion, conduct interviews with all recommended candidates, if necessary. The selecting official may, at their discretion, not select a recommended candidate for reasons such as : 1. Substandard performance; 2. Serious sustained misconduct; and / or 3. Pending investigatory and / or disciplinary matters internally or externally. All aspects of the process are subject to the Department's legal review. All final recommendations are subject to final approval of the Chief of Police.

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.

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.

Applicants must submit a copy of the following documents by uploading and attaching the documents with their on-line application. 1. Resume. Ensure that your resume reflects your relevant USCP and prior work history and any training or education. 2. Valid driver's license. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and required documentation is submitted prior to the closing date of this announcement. If you do not attach the required documentation, you will be ineligible for this announcement.

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.

Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job : 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 and 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 6 : 59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

Email

Lisa.Starghill@uscp.gov

Address

Office of Human Resources

119 D Street NE

Washington, DC 20510

Next steps

After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Please note that if you are not selected for this position, the United States Capitol Police may not be able to provide specific feedback or disclose the reasons for your disqualification, due to confidentiality and legal considerations related to the hiring process.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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Required Documents

Applicants must submit a copy of the following documents by uploading and attaching the documents with their on-line application. 1. Resume. Ensure that your resume reflects your relevant USCP and prior work history and any training or education. 2. Valid driver's license. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and required documentation is submitted prior to the closing date of this announcement. If you do not attach the required documentation, you will be ineligible for this announcement.

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 : 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 and 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 6 : 59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.

Agency contact information

Email

Lisa.Starghill@uscp.gov

Address

Office of Human Resources

119 D Street NE

Washington, DC 20510

Next steps

After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Please note that if you are not selected for this position, the United States Capitol Police may not be able to provide specific feedback or disclose the reasons for your disqualification, due to confidentiality and legal considerations related to the hiring process.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.