The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is a CALEA nationally-accredited, federal law enforcement agency. The 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.
Summary
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is a CALEA nationally-accredited, federal law enforcement agency. The 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.
This position is located in the Construction Security Section (CSS), Physical Security Division (PSD), Security Services Bureau (SSB). PSD is responsible for planning, coordinating, and providing oversight of physical security systems for construction projects throughout the Capitol complex. PSD personnel are experts in developing plans and implementing measures to maintain security of the Capitol complex during all construction activities. PSD is the single point of contact to coordinate all aspects of construction security with the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), construction contractors, and various USCP elements throughout the Capitol complex. PSD formulates plans to facilitate construction site logistics, emergency access, and security of occupied buildings under construction. These measures ensure the public's access to the Legislative branch of government, while ensuring the safety of Congress and staff.
Duties:
Performs physical security inspections of construction sites. Conducts site surveys and analysis to identify critical and vulnerable sites on the Capitol complex and identifies the nature of their threats. Investigates and assesses a variety of unusual construction security problems, questions, and/or conditions. Interprets risk assessments and positive detection responses and notifies the appropriate authorities of a possible threat. Utilizes such information to determine enforcement and the need for additional law enforcement support.
Initiates corrective action appropriate to the security violation(s) involved. Instructs the AOC contractors, and USCP personnel on proper security procedures as it relates to security compounds and projects.
Analyzes construction security complex problems or interrelated issues in developing and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders in the government, and private industry.
Performs other official duties as assigned which may vary significantly from the primary duties of the position.
Must be able to climb scaffolding - 20 feet and higher.
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment.
Note: More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. This position is designated as a two-year detail. However, an extension of the initial period will be determined by the needs of the Department. The selection list will be active for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval of the selection memorandum unless an applicant withdraws in writing his/her application.
Must be a current USCP officer below the rank of Sergeant.
Must have attained the rank of Private First Class.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver?s license.
Qualifications
ELIGIBILITY FACTORS
All applicants must meet the following eligibility factors in order to be considered for the position of Construction Security Specialist:
1. Must be a USCP officer below the rank of Sergeant and attained the rank of Private First Class by the closing date of this announcement.
2. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the closing date of this announcement.
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 possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
5. Must be available to work flexible and/or additional hours.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Applications and supporting documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions.
This position is not included in a collective bargaining unit.
NOTE: An applicant may request to be removed from consideration by sending a written request to the Office of Human Resources.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The following selection process will be used to further assess candidates who have met the initial eligibility factors. Candidates must qualify under each phase to be considered in subsequent phases.
Phase I: Initial Qualification - The Office of Human Resources (OHR) will conduct an eligibility factor review as outlined in this vacancy. In consultation with OHR, a review of all candidates' personnel jackets, resumes and unscheduled leave will be conducted by an appointed assessment panel.
Phase II: KSA Assessment - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities will be evaluated by an appointed assessment panel.
Knowledge of the laws, regulations, practices, and procedures of law enforcement and police work.
Ability to complete reports concisely, cogently, and compose effective narratives.
Ability to communicate with higher level staff and the Executive Management Team, and possess outstanding interpersonal skills.
Ability to analyze urgent situations quickly and objectively, and determine the proper course of action to take.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Phase III: Structured Interview - Candidates eligible for Phase III will be scheduled for an oral interview. Candidates will complete a written exercise at the completion of the oral interview.
Results of this selection process will be used to recommend candidates to the hiring manager who is the final selecting official. The OHR will conduct a disciplinary action review to determine if there are pending disciplinary matters, which will be made known to the selecting official.
Prior to making his/her selection, the selecting official shall review any available Department documents, to include application documents and each candidates' complete career disciplinary record, results of selection process phases, and may, at their discretion, conduct interviews if necessary, with all recommended candidates.
The selecting official may, at his/her discretion, not select a recommended candidate for reasons such as:
1. Substandard performance;
2. Serious sustained misconduct; and/or
3. Pending investigations internally or externally.
All aspects of the process are subject to the Department's legal review.
All final recommendations are subject to final approval of the Chief of Police.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Applicants must submit a copy of the following document by uploading and attaching the document with their on-line application.
1. Resume.
2. Valid driver's license.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and required documentation is submitted prior to the closing date of this announcement. If you do not attach the required documentation, you will be ineligible for this announcement.
To apply for this position, you must attach your resume and answer the questions in the Assessment Questionnaire.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the "Submit My Answers" button to submit your application package.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the "Application Status" link and then select the more information link for this position. The "Details" page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click "Update Application" in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
If you are experiencing problems, please contact the Office of Human Resources, United States Capitol Police, at 202-593-3370.
SSB - Physical Security Division
119 D Street NE
Washington, DC 20510
US
Next steps
Applicants will be notified via internal USCP e-mail of their status at the conclusion of each phase of the selection process described in this vacancy announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Applicants must submit a copy of the following document by uploading and attaching the document with their on-line application.
1. Resume.
2. Valid driver's license.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and required documentation is submitted prior to the closing date of this announcement. If you do not attach the required documentation, you will be ineligible for this announcement.
To apply for this position, you must attach your resume and answer the questions in the Assessment Questionnaire.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the "Submit My Answers" button to submit your application package.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the "Application Status" link and then select the more information link for this position. The "Details" page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click "Update Application" in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
If you are experiencing problems, please contact the Office of Human Resources, United States Capitol Police, at 202-593-3370.
SSB - Physical Security Division
119 D Street NE
Washington, DC 20510
US
Next steps
Applicants will be notified via internal USCP e-mail of their status at the conclusion of each phase of the selection process described in this vacancy announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
