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The Division of Police Services/Law Enforcement (PS/LE) is the Law Enforcement Division within the Office of the Sergeant at Arms, U.S. House of Representatives. The Division coordinates with the United States Capitol Police (USCP), the Senate Sergeant at Arms (SSA), the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) and other legislative branch entities to ensure the safety and security of the Capitol complex, Members of Congress, Congressional staff and visitors. PS/LE staff oversees the daily security operations pertaining to the Capitol and House Office Buildings and administers several programs to ensure the safety and security of District Offices and District Office staff. The Assistant Sergeant at Arms supervises and directs all activities and administrative and operational functions of the Division. In coordination with internal entities to include the Senate Sergeant at Arms, Architect of the Capitol, Congressional Leadership, Congressional Committees, and external entities to include the D.C. Metropolitan Police, FBI, US Secret Service, US Park Police, Military District of Washington, and other local LE agencies within the National Capital Region , the incumbent provides oversight over the USCP and assists with the planning, assessment, coordination and implementation of security for events involving Members of Congress. In addition, the incumbent supervises the development and implementation of oversight security projects throughout the Capitol complex and in Member district offices throughout the United States. Responsibilities include the daily management of Division operations and program requirements to include intelligence and threat updates, Member security on and off Capitol grounds, and tracking of security projects and initiatives. The incumbent will actively contribute to the strategic planning process and the successful completion of high level projects assigned to the Division.
Learn more about this agency10/11/2017 to 10/25/2017
$168,411 - $168,411 per year
HS 15
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
15
Yes
HSAA 17 007 01
481736200
1. Administers the daily operations of the Division.
2. Represents the Sergeant at Arms on matters involving the safety and security of the Capitol complex, Members of Congress, Congressional staff, and visitors.
3. Provides daily situational briefs to the Sergeant at Arms regarding USCP and other law enforcement actions pertaining to the security of the Capitol complex and Members of Congress while on campus and in their districts.
4. Evaluates law enforcement and emergency management response to critical incidents involving Member safety, occurring both on and off campus.
5. Proposes campus and district office security measures to proactively address security vulnerabilities.
6. Assists with the formulation of positions on security issues for the Sergeant at Arms.
7. Assists with the communication of positions on security issues for the Sergeant at Arms.
8. Interacts with internal and external entities to plan, assess, coordinate and implement security for special events on and off campus to include the State of the Union Address, foreign head of state and head of government visits, annual concerts on the West Front, National conventions, Presidential Inaugurations, Member issues conferences, and official funerals.
9. Coordinates multiple police and law enforcement functions between the Sergeant at Arms and the USCP to include, but not limited to, demonstrations, dignitary visits, threat assessments, and physical security assessments.
10. Monitors official congressional delegation travel and obtains and evaluates intelligence assessments regarding Member travel.
11. Monitors threats with the USCP and other federal law enforcement agencies; briefs the Sergeant at Arms on the status of threats and conducts follow up as appropriate.
12. Directs and coordinates specific functions of the Office of the Sergeant at Arms relating to security, law enforcement liaison actions, and protection actions as they affect the House of Representatives.
13. Coordinates and maintains liaison between the Sergeant at Arms and other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies on NSSE events and other large ceremonial gatherings.
14. Interacts with Members of Congress, Congressional staff, federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, and other governmental and non-governmental entities to ensure the security needs of the House of Representatives are addressed and met.
15. Responsible for the oversight of the PS/LE programs to include, but not limited to, all Capitol Complex security initiatives, as well as the District Office Security Program and the Law Enforcement Coordinator Program.
16. Establishes and maintains liaison with senior leadership of USCP to further security goals of the Congress.
17. Drafts Division’s policies, procedures, and plans for implementation.
18. Oversees the preparation of the Division’s annual budget and monitoring of expenditures.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum of 15 - 20 years law enforcement experience with a major city Police Department, Federal Law Enforcement Agency or Military with a minimum of 5 years at the command level, field grade officer, or at the SES level. Experience interacting with high-level city and/or Federal officials. Significant supervisory/management experience.
Current or previously held Top Secret Security Clearance required.
Ability to develop a working knowledge of all aspects of the Division, as well as a broad understanding of the rules, policies and procedures of the House of Representatives, the Office of the Sergeant at Arms, and the USCP.
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
The Sergeant at Arms is the Chief Law Enforcement and Protocol Officer for the U.S. House of Representatives. The Office of the Sergeant at Arms provides premier security, safety and protocol services to Members, Committees and the staff who serve them. To accomplish our mission, we have an extremely dedicated team whose diverse strengths provide the highest level of professionalism and expertise in each of our divisions: Police Services and Law Enforcement, Protocol and Chamber Operations, Parking Security, House Security, Information and Identification Services, and Emergency Management. These offices collectively and collaboratively ensure and enhance the safety and security of House operations.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check and pre-employment drug screening. The Office of the Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. This position has been determined to be exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Veteran’s Preference Information:
Hiring for this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act. Only applicants seeking veterans’ preference consideration should email saa.veoa@mail.house.gov for further information.
Title 1 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, as amended (5 U.S. C app§ 101 et seq.) requires certain House employees, to file Financial Disclosure Statements, for information please visit http://clerk.house.gov/public_disc/financial.aspx.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Highly qualified candidates will be evaluated based on a structured interview.
Resume and cover letter
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Qualified candidates should submit resume and cover letter by email to saavacancies@mail.house.gov. **Please note the Vacancy Announcement Number in the subject line of the email.** Position is open until filled.
Highly qualified candidates will be contacted directly to schedule an interview.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/481736200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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