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 in the Research and Development Division (RDD), Training Services Bureau (TSB), Assistant Chief of Police for Standards and Training, in the United States Capitol Police (USCP). Administers, plans, designs, and evaluates training programs (e.g. financial management, leadership development, mentoring, core skills, and training related to law enforcement specialties). Provides advisory and consulting services to management concerning employee training and development issues. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of RDD operations in meeting established goals, objectives, and measures. Determines the appropriate methods for delivering training including instructor-led classes, web-based training, or a blended approach. 

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.For the CP-10/GS-12 you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least CP-09/GS-11 level, which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled, and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience is defined as experience which includes: 1) evaluating training policies, procedures, curricula, instructional methods and techniques, quality of instruction, adequacy and utilization of training aids and devices, facilities, and equipment used in training courses to provide improvements; 2) participating in the development and modification of instructional materials used in training courses; and 3) preparing course outlines and lesson plans that are consistent with overall course objectives.For the CP-11/GS-13 you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least CP-10/GS-12 level, which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled, and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience is defined as experience which includes: 1) providing management advisory services; 2) interpreting guidelines and determining the degree of compliance with regulations and program standards; and 3) developing and delivering in-house training courses.For the CP-12/GS-14 you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least CP-11/GS-13 level, which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled, and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience is defined as experience which includes: 1) identifying specialized requirements for the Department’s current and future training programs such as technical briefings, communications, security or physical restrictions, unique facility requirements, audiovisual support, media involvement, and related services; 2) developing customized solutions to problems and issues; and 3) proposing and implementing alternative solutions to problems of a unique or precedent-setting nature.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 OCAO-Office of Human Resources 119 D Street NE 119 D Street NE Washington, DC 20510
• Email: [email protected]