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 serves as a Firearms Training Instructor for the Firearms Training Division, Training Services Bureau (TSB), United States Capitol Police (USCP).  For the Washington, DC positions other assigned work locations include Cheltenham, MD, Quantico, VA, Ft. Meade, MD and/or other designated training facilities. There is 1 vacant position for the FLETC Glynco, Georgia location.The Training Instructor (Firearms) performs a variety of duties as listed below, including but not limited to:  Presents weapons training programs and courses for the Department and Bureau.Provides comprehensive instruction in the safe, proficient, and tactical use of Department- issued firearms that include handguns, shotguns, rifles, and submachine guns, etc. Responsibilities include weapon maintenance and armoring.  Conducts practical exercises with a variety of weapons.  Evaluates student performance and determines qualification level.  Sets up, maintains, and manages the range.  Develops student evaluation systems relevant to each firearm training program.  Scores sworn employees and makes the initial determination whether they qualify or fail to qualify to meet Departmental standards.  Analyzes and exercises independent judgment and discretion in making recommendations to management on training policies and other personnel actions.  Plans and develops lesson plans and uses diverse instructional methods in order to present law enforcement subjects in an effective and efficient manner.  Participates in the research, planning, analysis and decision-making processes for the development and delivery of training courses. Provides instruction on topics from approved course materials and instructional plans for sworn employees.  Serves as an adjunct instructor in support of all TSB course curriculums, to include Taser and Virtra (simulator).  

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.1. Must be a USCP Officer below the rank of Sergeant and have been promoted to the rank of Private First Class (PFC) by the closing date of this announcement. 2. Must be in full and unrestricted duty status as of the closing date of this announcement. 3. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the closing date of this announcement.4. Must possess a valid driver's license.5. Must be able to work at multiple range sites throughout the Washington Metropolitan area to include Quantico, Cheltenham, Ft. Meade and Rayburn as required.  (Washington, DC positions only) 6. Must possess a minimum level of firearms proficiency demonstrated by a range score of 255.7. Must successfully complete LEITP and FITP to achieve certification.  8. Must submit to semi-annual blood and hearing tests. 9.  Must be able to work rotating hours and shifts to include days, evenings and midnight shifts. Additional Duty required as needed. 10.  Must pass range safety officer and emergency medical technician exams to fulfill range requirements. For Georgia only:In addition to the qualifications (1-10) listed above:  Must attend FLETC in-service training and complete their required computer-based training.   Must complete the Glock Armorer certification and FLETC’s Use of Force Training Must assist and participate in ROC/agent trainees’ agency-specific, after hours, physical conditioning classes that are designed to assist recruits/agent trainees in passing USCP fitness standards (ROPAT). Must work with other weapons other than USCP issued handgun.

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]