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 United States Capitol Police (USCP), Office of the Assistant Chief of Police for Uniformed Operations, Command and Coordination Bureau, Command Division, Command Center. The Command Center provides continuous oversight and support to USCP operations and implements response and recovery plans as needed, prioritizing the allocation of resources and personnel assuring effective direction for response. The Command Center is also the primary source for emergency action messages directed toward congressional stakeholders during critical incidents.
Put your passion for homeland security, law enforcement and emergency management to use as a United States Capitol Police Command Center Operations Specialist. Secure your front row seat to history!
As a Command Center Operations Specialist you will:
Provide technical and high-level operations support related to the mission sets of the Command Center.
Identify threats, sequence and patterns of threat activity in an effort to minimize risk to ongoing operations in/around/affecting the U.S. Capitol and Legislative Branch of Federal Government to ensure Continuity of Congress, Continuity of Government, and the Continuity of Operations.
Receive information from the field and other elements, ensure it is processed and further disseminated, and initiate deployment of personnel and equipment.
Monitor various emergency communications devices and security systems, including those owned by partnering law enforcement departments. Coordinate with partnering law enforcement agencies to monitor airspace operations.
Utilize a variety of notification/communications systems, such as electronic mail, SMS text, desktop, and telephones through a public address and annunciators system, to deliver emergency notification messages to the congressional community and others located within the Capitol Complex.
Prepare, update, distribute, and maintain a variety of documents that involve general information, threats, or intelligence. Examples include incident reports, activity logs, event timelines, memoranda, correspondence, and statistical data.
Search and gather information from a wide variety of law enforcement sources, ensuring information contained in each data entry is accurate and provides a clear accounting of incidents and daily activities.
Assess large quantities of information and select information that is relevant to the USCP and those it protects.
Successful completion of a Background Investigation is required.
Must complete a one-year probationary period.
Must have Direct Deposit.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a top secret clearance.
Shift work is required.
Must work rotating shifts during training and be available for any shift.
Must complete all required training.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.
Qualifying experience for the CP-7 level includes one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least CP-6 or GS-7 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience: coordinating emergency response resources by receiving and disseminating information through appropriate chain of command, coordinating activities within an incident command system, monitoring emergency communication devices and systems, monitoring and performing surveillance of a geographic area utilizing map skills and deploying resources, facilitating the flow of information from a central command area in a military, law enforcement or emergency management environment.
Substitution of Education for experience: A Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D. OR
Combining Experience and Education: Equivalent combinations or successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.
All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date (06/05/2020) of the vacancy announcement.
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information
This position is not included in a collective bargaining unit.
Student Loan Repayment Program
USCP offers the Student Loan Repayment Program Incentive up to $10,000 and is subject to budget availability.
Shift Work
The USCP operates 7 days per week and 24 hours per day. Command Center Operations Specialists will be required to work any assigned shift. Duty hours are subject to change to accommodate the needs of the Department; additional duty may be required. Applicants must be willing and able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Shift hours are as follows; however, they are subject to change. A 30-minute non-compensable meal period is included in the shift.
1st Shift: 10:00 pm - 6:30 am [2200 - 0630]
2nd Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm [0600 - 1430]
3rd Shift: 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm [1400 - 2230]
WORK LOCATIONS are flexible and may require extended work hours. Some locations may be in remote areas; however, still within the Washington Metropolitan Area.
Uniform and Grooming Standards- Applicants selected to fill these positions will be required to wear a USCP-issued civilian uniform while working in an on-duty status. Personal appearance and grooming standards for all uniformed employees are necessary to achieve the desired image of the United States Capitol Police (USCP) and must be worn in accordance with applicable policies.
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT WITH USCP
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.
Credit Check
Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification.
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.
Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this Vacancy Announcement.
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/Verification-Form
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.
We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
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.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yr) of employment.
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire: Failure to provide response when required will result in an "Incomplete Application and/or Assessment Questionnaire" rating.
3. Other supporting documents:
- Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable.
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirement for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. (Preview the questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10796409)
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.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
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.
Command and Coordination Bureau
119 D Street NE
Washington, DC 20510
US
Next steps
Once your completed online assessment questionnaire is successfully submitted on USAJOBS, you will receive an acknowledgement email. After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yr) of employment.
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire: Failure to provide response when required will result in an "Incomplete Application and/or Assessment Questionnaire" rating.
3. Other supporting documents:
- Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable.
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirement for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. (Preview the questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10796409)
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.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
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.
Command and Coordination Bureau
119 D Street NE
Washington, DC 20510
US
Next steps
Once your completed online assessment questionnaire is successfully submitted on USAJOBS, you will receive an acknowledgement email. After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
