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 applicants selected for this position serve as Special Operations Division (SOD) Police Officers under the direction of the Operational Services Bureau (OSB), providing police and security services for the United States Capitol Grounds and other areas as directed.The SOD is divided into Sections that are responsible for providing police services during specified tours of duty on a 24-hour basis and security services designed to protect the Congress, its employees and visitors, and property under the jurisdiction of the Congress from all threats posed by criminal activity or civil disorder.Conduct directed patrol checks or physical inspections of designated U.S. congressional members’ residences (home and grounds).  Provide motorcade escorts for congressional delegations traveling throughout the District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland and other designated areas in the U.S. as assigned.  Patrol the USCP jurisdiction using motorcycles and/or automobiles responding to calls, violations, and duress alarms involving crimes in progress or just discovered; enforcing traffic regulations; assisting at accident scenes; and maintaining a law enforcement presence.  Set up and staff barricades.  Secure the perimeter around Capitol buildings.  Participate in rapid response operations in response to civil disturbances or emergency situations.

Requirements

Qualifications

1. Must be a sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant and have successfully completed the probationary period. Must have 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 successfully complete the SOD Field Training Program.  6. Must successfully complete all required training to be a qualified prisoner processor.7. Must successfully complete and maintain certifications for any long gun training (M4 rifle and/or Benelli shotgun qualification).

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]