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.

Duties

This position is located within the USCP, Operational Services Bureau (OSB), Hazardous Incident Response Division (HIRD), Hazardous Materials Response Team (HMRT). The role of HMRT is to ensure continuation and continuity of the nation's government operations along with the safety and welfare of individuals in and around the US Capitol Complex through a fully operational and comprehensive Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Incident Response Program.The HRMT responds to credible threats of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or high-yield explosive (CBRNE) incidents; conducts significant consequence management operations; and provides limited mitigation, casualty search and extraction, limited personnel decontamination, and limited emergency care when required.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-08/GS-10 grade level that equipped the candidates with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled.Such specialized experience includes operating a fully comprehensive hazardous materials intervention, prevention and control program; carrying out extensive contingency plans for containment and evacuation; and/or conducting prevention training designed to eliminate unsafe acts or conditions resulting from CBRNE and WMD incidents.    Applicants must also possess the following training and/or certifications accredited by either the National Board on Fire Service Professionals Qualifications (NBFSPQ) OR the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). The candidates must have displayed and applied at least one (1) year of the knowledge and training received from the following certifications. -- ICS-300 Intermediate Incident Command System-- Hazardous Materials Technician Certification-- Hazardous Materials Officer (HMO)-- Hazardous Materials Safety Officer (HMSO)All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.(Information on Qualification & Education are located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)

Education

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

Contacts

• Address US Capitol Police 119 D Street NE Washington, DC 20510
• Email: [email protected]