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 will serve as a Motor Unit Officer under the direction of the Operational Services Bureau (OSB), providing Police Motor Unit Services, motorcades and escorts, high visibility directed patrol, traffic safety initiatives and enforcement programs, ceremonial functions, and support services for the U.S. Congress, U.S. Capitol Grounds, and all areas and responsibilities directed by the United States Capitol Police.

Requirements

Qualifications

1. Must be a USCP Officer below the rank of Sergeant; have successfully completed your probationary period; and 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 possess and maintain a valid driver's license with Motorcycle Endorsement by the closing date of this announcement.  6.  Must not have received any 535 or 534 warnings, or courtesy complaints within the past 365 calendar days from the posting of this announcement.7. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the closing date of this announcement.8. Must be in full and unrestricted duty status as of the closing date of this announcement.9. Must be available to work flexible and/or additional hours on short notice.RETENTION CRITERIA1. Successfully complete SOD Field Training Program; Motor Officer Field Training Program; Basic FLHTP Motor School; Basic Traffic Crash Investigation; and the Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) School.2. Satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period beginning on the date of completion of the Motor FTO Program.3.  After showing a high level of proficiency operating the FLHTP Motorcycle, officers will be required to attend a Police Motorcycle Instructor School to further benefit the Department’s needs.4.  Officers will be required to successfully pass quarterly in service training and uniform & equipment inspections.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address Office of Human Resources 119 D Street NE Washington, DC 20510
• Email: [email protected]