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.

Duties

As a Command Center Officer, you will: Maintain situational awareness of events, incidents, and criminal activity as they relate to the USCP operation or involving USCP personnel. Monitor all radio calls for law enforcement services, activities and emergencies. Monitor closed circuit cameras (CCTV). Monitor National Capital Region (NCR) airspace and work with interagency partners at the NCR Coordination Center to identify potential airspace security threats. Maintain knowledge of the current location of all congressional leadership. Make notifications to the Chief of Police, Assistant Chiefs of Police, Duty Deputy, and representatives from the House and Senate Sergeants-at-Arms as well as the Architect of the Capitol, when necessary. Ensure requests for assistance from outside agencies are handled according to Department policies and procedures. Perform the following tasks, in addition to the above, during critical incidents/special events: Ensure life safety notifications are made in accordance with the Command Center's Notification Matrix, or at the direction of the Watch Commander. Initiate appropriate actions in accordance with the critical response plans for Air Condition (AIRCON) and chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear events. Establish the teleconference bridge to facilitate communications and situational awareness between units in the field, Command Center, Communications, and USCP Command Staff. Assist Incident Commanders, as appropriate. Notify and coordinate with congressional stakeholders, outside law enforcement, and other agencies, as needed by the Incident Commander. Facilitate the response of the Department and outside resources as requested/needed by the Incident Commander. Document actions taken by the Department.

Requirements

Qualifications

All applicants must meet the following eligibility factors in order to be considered for the position of Command Center Officer: Must be a USCP Officer below the rank of Sergeant. Must have attained the rank of Private with Training and must have completed USCP probationary period by the closing date of this announcement. Must satisfactorily complete all job-related training to include the Command Center Field Training (FTO) Program. Must maintain all required job-related certifications. Must be able to maintain a Top Secret Clearance. Must be able to work at off-site locations after security clearance is obtained. Must complete a one-year probationary period upon completion of the Command Center Field Training Officer (FTO) program. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the selection date. Must be in full and unrestricted duty status as of the selection date. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address CCB - Command Division 119 D Street NE Washington, DC 20510 US
• Name: Lisa Starghill
• Phone: 202-593-3370
• Email: [email protected]