Police Officer (Special Operations Division)
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Location: Washington, DC 20544
Description:
Police Officer (Special Operations Division)
Overview
Announcement number/Req ID: req522
Closing date: 1/24/2025
Pay scale & grade: LP 03 - 03
Salary: 85,627.00 - 139,419.00 PA
Job Series: 0083
Appointment type: Permanent
Work schedule: Full-Time
Locations
Few vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC 20001
Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Telework eligible: False
Clarification from the agency: Only current USCP Sworn employees. Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers
Duties
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.
Responsibilities
The applicants selected for this position serveas Special Operations Division (SOD) Police Officers under the direction of the OperationalServices Bureau (OSB), providing police and security services for the UnitedStates Capitol Grounds and other areas as directed.
The SOD is divided into Sections that are responsible for providingpolice services during specified tours of duty on a 24-hour basis and securityservices designed to protect the Congress, its employees and visitors, andproperty under the jurisdiction of the Congress from all threats posed bycriminal activity or civil disorder.
Conduct directed patrol checks or physicalinspections of designated U.S. congressional members' residences (home andgrounds). Provide motorcade escorts forcongressional 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/orautomobiles responding to calls, violations, and duress alarms involving crimesin progress or just discovered; enforcing traffic regulations; assisting ataccident 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 civildisturbances or emergency situations.
Note: Multiple vacancies exist. The number of SOD positions will bedetermined by the needs of the Department.
Travel Required: 1 Occasional Travel
Supervisory status: False
Promotion Potential: 03
Requirements
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 ofSergeant and have successfully completed the probationary period. Must have attainedthe 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 statusto attend, participate, and successfully complete all required training coursesrelated 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 successfullycomplete the SOD Field Training Program.
6. Must successfully complete all required trainingto be a qualified prisoner processor.
7. Must successfully complete and maintaincertifications for any long gun training (M4 rifle and/or Benelli shotgunqualification).
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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.
Security clearance: 0
Drug test required: No
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.
How to Apply
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers1. 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.
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.
Agency contact information
Lisa Starghill
Office of Human Resources
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: The United States Capitol Police is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without discrimination based on national origin, race, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Overview
Announcement number/Req ID: req522
Closing date: 1/24/2025
Pay scale & grade: LP 03 - 03
Salary: 85,627.00 - 139,419.00 PA
Job Series: 0083
Appointment type: Permanent
Work schedule: Full-Time
Locations
Few vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC 20001
Relocation expenses reimbursed: No
Telework eligible: False
Clarification from the agency: Only current USCP Sworn employees. Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers
Duties
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.
Responsibilities
The applicants selected for this position serveas Special Operations Division (SOD) Police Officers under the direction of the OperationalServices Bureau (OSB), providing police and security services for the UnitedStates Capitol Grounds and other areas as directed.
The SOD is divided into Sections that are responsible for providingpolice services during specified tours of duty on a 24-hour basis and securityservices designed to protect the Congress, its employees and visitors, andproperty under the jurisdiction of the Congress from all threats posed bycriminal activity or civil disorder.
Conduct directed patrol checks or physicalinspections of designated U.S. congressional members' residences (home andgrounds). Provide motorcade escorts forcongressional 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/orautomobiles responding to calls, violations, and duress alarms involving crimesin progress or just discovered; enforcing traffic regulations; assisting ataccident 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 civildisturbances or emergency situations.
Note: Multiple vacancies exist. The number of SOD positions will bedetermined by the needs of the Department.
Travel Required: 1 Occasional Travel
Supervisory status: False
Promotion Potential: 03
Requirements
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 ofSergeant and have successfully completed the probationary period. Must have attainedthe 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 statusto attend, participate, and successfully complete all required training coursesrelated 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 successfullycomplete the SOD Field Training Program.
6. Must successfully complete all required trainingto be a qualified prisoner processor.
7. Must successfully complete and maintaincertifications for any long gun training (M4 rifle and/or Benelli shotgunqualification).
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
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.
Security clearance: 0
Drug test required: No
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.
How to Apply
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers1. 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.
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.
Agency contact information
Lisa Starghill
Office of Human Resources
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy: The United States Capitol Police is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without discrimination based on national origin, race, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.