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 Operational Services Bureau, Hazardous Incident Response Division, Hazardous Devices Section. The Hazardous Devices Section (HDS) provides specialized response capabilities to the Department on a daily basis for events that require heightened protective security measures. In support of the USCP mission, HDS is responsible for ensuring that designated security areas are free of hazardous devices. HDS' primary goal is to provide a safe environment for Members of Congress, staff, and visitors, free from explosive hazardous materials or devices. This mission requires extensive specialized training and equipment; a variety of daily sweeps and inspections throughout the Capitol Complex; and the capability to respond. HDS Sergeant: Provides leadership during events requiring heightened protective security measures. Leads a Section and teams of bomb technicians during suspected/confirmed improvised explosives devices (IEDs) and/or weapons of mass destruction. Conducts security surveys and completes plans of action for CODELs and Special Events. Works rotating shifts as assigned by the Division Commander to properly oversee operations and manage day-to-day scheduling and activities. Evaluates intelligence information on trends in IEDs. Performs other duties and projects assigned by the HDS Lieutenant. Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members and provides an effective example of leadership; provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members to foster an inclusive team environment. Recommends or approves appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. 

Requirements

Qualifications

All applicants must meet the following eligibility factors in order to be considered for the position of HDS Sergeant: 1. Must be a current USCP Sergeant by the closing date of this announcement. 2. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the selection date. 3. 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)).4. Must not have a medical shaving waiver as to not affect the proper seal of a self-contained breathing apparatus mask.5. Must maintain physical fitness level to engage in dynamic training and operational missions consistent with an HDS/Containment Emergency Response Division (CERD) Integrated Response Team (IRT); this includes wearing the appropriate level of personal protective equipment (i.e., 65–100-pound bomb suit, Kevlar helmet, tactical armor plated vests) in HDS operations. Applicants for the Certification and Re-certification Hazardous Devices School course offerings are required to take a physical examination and meet specific requirements established in consultation with the FBI's Chief Medical Officer. A physician's indication of unsuitability for training based on any medical reason may be cause for rejection. All physical examinations are subject to review by the FBI, Health Care Programs Unit for determination as to the applicant's fitness for attendance at the Hazardous Devices School.RETENTION CRITERIA:1. Must maintain a Top Secret/SCI/Q security clearance. 2. Must successfully complete the FBI physical examination which includes: Vision and color blind test; height/weight and/or body fat index; hearing test; EKG/stress test; chest x-ray and blood work. 3. Must successfully complete required training including but not limited to:Five-week in-service field training proficiency course. (Course is designed to prepare the candidate for bomb technician certification training; ability to absorb information; problem solving; ability to function successfully in a small team environment and work with little or no supervision.)Initial six-week basic training course conducted by the FBI Hazardous Devices School at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama.40-hour bomb technician refresher course every 36 months.Complete Hazmat Technician training that meets requirements set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii). Training that meets the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 472 standards will satisfy the 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii) requirement.Complete Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700, and IS-800. (https://training.fema.gov/nims/).Post Blast, USMC Range Operations and other specialty schools assigned by the Bomb Squad Commander.On the job training to include the various operations of complex tools and equipment associated with the HDS.4. Must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period upon completion of the Hazardous Devices School. 5. Must be able to work various rotating shifts. 6. Must be able to travel to attend training and support congressional delegations when requested. 7. Must be able to assume on-call and recall duties that require rapid response during off-duty hours and weekends. The HDS Sergeant is subject to recall to duty by competent authority based on incidents that impact the mission of the USCP. Recall may consist of up to 10 weeks a year, and during this time a Home-to-Work vehicle will be assigned, and the Sergeant must maintain an alternate form of transportation for non-Department use during that period. 8. Must be willing to monitor and respond to USCP Communications outside of normally scheduled tours of duty. Must maintain situational awareness and ensure appropriate responses are initiated and the proper internal and external notifications are accomplished. NOTE: An applicant may request to be removed from consideration by sending a written request to the Office of Human Resources (OHR).

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]