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

The United States Capitol Police post academy Field Training Program (FTP) is designed to support and complement the training provided by the USCP Training Services Bureau. The FTP delivers a curriculum merging academic instruction with operational activities to validate critical skills required of USCP police officers. The FTP training is delivered by Field Training Officers (FTOs) assigned to operations within the Uniformed Services Bureau. Probationary officers are carefully supervised and evaluated throughout the process to maximize exposure to the tasks required of police officers. As a Field Training Officer (FTO), you will: Provide on-the-job training to new officers immediately following graduation from the United States Capitol Police Training Academy. Responsibilities include providing direction to a new officer in daily operations and related field operations and various facets of police service within the congressional community. FTOs provide field and scenario-based training, ensuring that the probationary officer experiences different facets of police work. Evaluate and advise on the trainee's progress by observing performance of the trainee and preparing observation reports. Evaluate the trainee's handling of assignments and documentation of incidents/events. Identify deficiencies of individual trainees and collaborate with the FTP Sergeant(s) and Division Coordinator to develop and implement a remediation plan to assist the trainee in successful completion of field training. Evaluate training materials for currency, applicability, and technical accuracy. Research and evaluate the validity and pertinence of course materials and determine the most effective methods and procedures for organizing training materials that provide adequate, clear and detailed coverage of law enforcement subjects. Collaborate with the FTP Sergeant and Division Coordinator to develop training books covering the law enforcement functions and procedures of the Division; determine pertinent issues and collect relevant information from a variety of sources; and review information and apply standard analytical techniques.

Requirements

Qualifications

1. Must be a current USCP Officer below the rank of Sergeant and have successfully attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC) by the closing date of this announcement. 2. Must be assigned to the Uniformed Services Bureau.  3. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the closing date of this announcement.4. Must be in full and unrestricted duty status as of the selection date unless otherwise authorized by law (e.g., performance of duty injury, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), or Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)).5. Must not have disciplinary actions for the last 3 years. All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Education

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

Contacts

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