The Initial Assessment Phase consists of four components:
1. Orientation Session - An overview of the USCP mission, hiring process, training, and employment opportunities.
2. Written Exam - The Police Officer Selection Test (POST) will test a candidate's knowledge of basic math, reading, and grammar. A passing score of at least 70 percent must be obtained in each section.
3. Pre-Employment Interview - A personal interview will be conducted to review, confirm, and clarify all submitted information to determine each candidate's suitability for the position of Police Officer.
4. Physical Readiness Test (PRT) Self-Assessment - Due to the strenuous nature of the USCP officer duties and the associated training programs, fitness tests have been developed and will be used to screen candidates for entry-level Police Officer positions. Candidates will be required to pass the PRT self-assessment in order to receive further consideration, and will have 30 days from the receipt of the PRT forms to submit passing scores for the self-assessment phase. These tests include a 300-meter run, push-up test, and a 1.5 mile run. In addition, candidates will be required to pass an in-person PRT at a later date.
Candidates will be provided a Liability Waiver and Health Care Provider Release Form. Once the forms have been completed and submitted, candidates will receive the PRT scoring form for final submission of their results.

The Orientation, POST, and Pre-Employment Interview will require candidates to use a video conferencing system.
Allonline portions of the hiring process will require the use of a desktop or laptop computer.

Must be a United States citizen.
Must meet position age requirements.
Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license.
Must show evidence of responsible driving in the last three years.
Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service.
Travel for hiring assessments and training is at applicant's expense.
Must successfully complete a full field background investigation.
Polygraph, medical assessment, criminal, credit, and tax check required.
Must successfully complete all required training.
Must successfully complete a probationary period.

Candidates must meet the following requirements to be minimally qualified for this position:

U.S. Citizenship -- Only United States Citizens will receive consideration. Qualified applicants will be required to provide proof of citizenship early in the selection process. Naturalized citizens must be able to participate and complete a holistic and verifiable background investigation of their personal and professional background.

Age Requirements -- Applicants must be at least 21 years old at time of appointment and not older than 37.

• Sworn officer positions with the USCP are subject to the mandatory retirement provisions of the Capitol Police Retirement Act which require officers to separate/retire from the USCP by age 57.
• As a result of the mandatory retirement requirement, you may be older than age 37 only if you are currently serving in-or you previously served in-a Federal civilian law enforcement position that is subject to the mandatory retirement (by age 57) rules AND the years of law enforcement you already served PLUS the prospective/expected years of USCP law enforcement service will allow you to accumulate at least 20 years of combined total Federal law enforcement service by age 57.

Education -- High School diploma or GED certificate is required.

Valid Driver's License -- Applicants must possess a valid U.S. driver's license that has not been revoked or under suspension for the past three (3) years.

Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years.

• A criminal history check will be performed on all qualified applicants.
• USCP Police Officers are required to possess a firearm and ammunition. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition and are ineligible for the position.

Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans.

Selective Service Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/Registration/check-a-Registration/Verifcation-Form

Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of the criminal history record.

Background Investigation -- Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation.

• There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.