Special Agent (Entry-Level)

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. 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

Clarification from the agency : United States citizens. Current USCP employees not eligible under this announcement. This position requires a USCP full field background investigation.

Apply here : USCP Careers

Duties

Are you looking for a rewarding career in law

enforcement? Join our team of dedicated, mission-driven officers in protecting

Congress and the legislative process.

This position is located within the Protective Services Bureau (PSB), Assistant

Chief of Police for Protective and Intelligence Operations, United States

Capitol Police (USCP). The 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.

Specialty Units include Investigations and Dignitary Protection.

A USCP Special Agent within the PSB performs a full range of protective and

investigative functions. Special Agents are assigned to PSB's Dignitary

Protection Division (DPD) or Investigations Division (ID). The PSB DPD is

responsible for carrying out protective functions and operations. The PSB ID is

responsible for investigating violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18 of the

U.S. Code, to include allegations of criminal activity, terroristic activity,

and threats or unusual interests against Members of Congress and other

statutory protectees of Congress that occur in the jurisdiction of the USCP as

defined by 2 USC § 1966(a) & (f).

Upon successful completion of training, you will be assigned to the DPD or ID.

Duties include but are not limited to :

DPD Special Agents -

Provide protection of congressional leadership, including the coordination of

security arrangements for domestic and international travel through advance

security surveys and on-the-ground protection. Provide personal security of

Members of Congress and their families; visiting officials of foreign, Federal,

state, and / or local governments; and other congressional visitors. Provide

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.

ID Special Agents -

Investigate criminal and terroristic activity involving violations of the D.C.

Code and Title 18 of the U.S. Code. Collect, evaluate, interpret, and

disseminate information related to the mission of the ID. Prepare and

disseminate written reports, including reports of investigation, various

investigative assessments, and investigations bulletins. Perform a full range

of comprehensive investigative functions, to include planning, organizing,

fact-finding, and reporting results on cases ranging from routine to highly

complex. Perform protective intelligence operations, coordinating investigative

and operational efforts with other USCP sworn officers and outside agency

officials. Serve as a liaison with local, state, and Federal law enforcement

agencies. Conduct surveillance, surveillance detection, and counter

surveillance operations. Represent the USCP during investigative and law

enforcement meetings.

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

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. The

Initial Assessment Phase consists of two components :

Orientation Session - An overview of the USCP mission, hiring process,

training, and employment opportunities.

Written Exam - The Police Officer Selection Test (POST) will test the

candidate's knowledge of basic math, reading, and grammar. A passing score of

at least 70% must be obtained in each section.

The Orientation and POST will require candidates to use a video conferencing

system.

Note : All online portions of the hiring process require the use of a desktop or

laptop computer. The use of cell phones and tablets will NOT be allowed for

video conferencing. It is highly recommended that all candidates become

familiar with the use of their computer's webcam and microphone.

Applicants who successfully complete the Initial Assessment Phase will be

issued a Conditional Offer of Employment and will enter the Examination Phase

of the 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.

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.

qualified to perform the functional requirements of the job. Candidates

will be required to fast (abstain from food) prior to the medical examination.

through the selection process.

Physical Readiness Test (PRT) - The PRT consists of three events : a timed

300-meter run, a push-up test, and a 1.5-mile run.

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 past one (1) 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.

Candidates must meet the following requirements to be minimally qualified for

this position :

U.S. Citizenship Only 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 Requirements - Sworn officer positions with the USCP are subject to the

mandatory retirement provisions of the Capitol Police Retirement Act, which

requires an officer to separate / retire from the USCP by age 57; but as the

result of current critical mission requirement, the age has been increased to

Applicants must be at least 21 years old at time of appointment and ordinarily

not older than 37. However, the maximum entry age has been increased to 39

years of age at the time of appointment (or 40 years of age if the individual

turns 40 in the same month of their initial appointment), with required

mandatory retirement after 20 years of Federal law enforcement service (e.g.,

employed at 39 years of age and retire at 59 years of age).

Education 4-year college degree or 4 years of military experience is

required.

Valid Driver's License Applicants 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 Check Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal

history check of the past 10 years.

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 Check Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be

in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans.

Selective Service Registration Male 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.

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Fingerprint Check Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal

Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of the criminal history record.

Background Investigation Must 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

4-year college degree or 4 years of military experience is required.

Additional information

Benefits Highlights : The USCP offers a competitive starting salary of $85,627.00. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision care, life and long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program. USCP employees are covered under the law enforcement provisions of the Federal Employees Retirement System. A Student Loan Repayment Program Incentive up to $10,000 annually with a maximum of $80,000 per employee is available, subject to budget availability. Upon receipt of proper certification, sick leave balances will be transferred from other branches of the Federal Government. While previous creditable Federal service is used to determine the appropriate leave accrual category, annual leave balances are transferable only from other Legislative Branch organizations. Transit subsidy benefits for your commuting costs may be provided to you as a tax-free benefit. The 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.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applicants who successfully complete all components of the Initial Assessment may be scheduled for additional pre-employment testing in the Washington, D.C. area. The additional 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 : Driving Proficiency Must be a proficient driver, able to operate a motor vehicle at high speeds, through an obstacle course, in inclement weather, and at times of darkness. 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; additional duty may be required. 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 basic 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.

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.

1) Resume and 2) Transcripts to support proof of 4-year degree or DD-214 or other appropriate military discharge papers and separation documents to support military service.

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 : 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 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

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. Basic Training : Qualified candidates selected for employment (after the previous testing and assessment) must successfully complete approximately 6 months of paid training. Candidates must successfully complete each phase of basic training to proceed to the next phase, as follows : Phase 1 : One-week preliminary training and orientation conducted at the USCP Training Academy located in Cheltenham, Maryland. Phase 2 : Approximately 13-week Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) located in Glynco, Georgia. Phase 3 : Approximately 13 weeks of a Agent Training Program specific to the USCP PSB at the USCP Training Academy located in Cheltenham, Maryland. Phase 4 : An additional 4 weeks of training in the USCP Field Training Agent Program in Washington, D.C. Travel is required to attend training at applicant's expense to the FLETC in Glynco, GA; Cheltenham, Maryland; and Washington, D.C. 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 Impaired / Intoxicated (DWI) in the past 10 years o Use of illegal drugs in violation of the USCP 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.

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

Criminal history inquiries

Required Documents

1) Resume and 2) Transcripts to support proof of 4-year degree or DD-214 or other appropriate military discharge papers and separation documents to support military service.

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 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

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. Basic Training : Qualified candidates selected for employment (after the previous testing and assessment) must successfully complete approximately 6 months of paid training. Candidates must successfully complete each phase of basic training to proceed to the next phase, as follows : Phase 1 : One-week preliminary training and orientation conducted at the USCP Training Academy located in Cheltenham, Maryland. Phase 2 : Approximately 13-week Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) located in Glynco, Georgia. Phase 3 : Approximately 13 weeks of a Agent Training Program specific to the USCP PSB at the USCP Training Academy located in Cheltenham, Maryland. Phase 4 : An additional 4 weeks of training in the USCP Field Training Agent Program in Washington, D.C. Travel is required to attend training at applicant's expense to the FLETC in Glynco, GA; Cheltenham, Maryland; and Washington, D.C. 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 Impaired / Intoxicated (DWI) in the past 10 years o Use of illegal drugs in violation of the USCP 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.

Salary : $10,000 - $85,627