This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/755531000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is a federal law enforcement agency in the legislative branch of the government. The USCP safeguards the U.S. Congress, the legislative process, Members of Congress, employees, visitors and facilities. The USCP protects and secures Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.
Learn more about this agency10/18/2023 to 11/15/2023
$211,100 - $211,100 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Term - Maximum of 3 Five - year terms.
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Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and supplemental documents addressing the Quality Rating Factors above, to USCP_IG.vacancy@mail.house.gov and reference "Inspector General" in the subject line of the email. The complete application package must be received by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on November 15, 2023 in order to receive consideration.
The Inspector General (IG) is appointed by and operates under the general supervision of the Capitol Police Board (Board) and is located in the USCP Office of Inspector General. See Section 1004 of P.L. 109-55 (2 U.S.C. ยง 1909). The IG reports to the Board, and reports findings as appropriate to it, to the Chief of Police, and to the Congress on a semi-annual basis or more often as necessary. Work may be self-initiated, in response to reports or requests of the Chief of Police or any other employee, or in response to directives from Congress or the Board. The incumbent will assume jurisdiction or control of those investigations and inspections that are within the IG's statutory purview, when appropriate. The IG supervises a staff of analysts and auditors with experience in auditing, investigations, evaluations, inspections, and other backgrounds as the IG shall deem relevant to programs under review.
This position does not possess law enforcement authority.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
The incumbent must meet the following requirements:
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
The Inspector General of the USCP (the Inspector General) is charged with improving the operations of the USCP, including by identifying and combating waste, fraud and abuse in the USCP and its programs. The Inspector General investigates the actions and policies of the USCP to determine where there is room for improvement. In addition, the incumbent will investigate complaints or allegations of wrongdoing or misconduct by employees and contractors that involve or give rise to waste, fraud and abuse within the programs and operations of the USCP. The position is responsible for conducting and supervising audits and investigations relating to financial and compliance programs and operations of the USCP; for providing leadership, coordination and policy recommendations to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness; and to prevent and detect fraud and abuse in the administration of those programs and operations.
PAY AND BENEFITS: This position is within the Legislative Branch of the Federal government; it is not a general schedule (GS) position. Employees are covered by the same benefits as other branches of the Federal government with regards to health and life insurance, retirement and Thrift Savings Plan, disability, leave program, paid holidays, etc. Upon receipt of proper certification, sick leave balances will be transferred from other branches of the Federal government. While previous creditable federal service is used to determine the appropriate leave category, annual leave balances are not transferable. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions and is not included in the collective bargaining unit.
APPLICANT EXPENSES: Expenses relating to travel or incidentals for interviews or relocation, if any, are the responsibility of the candidate.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The USCP is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. The USCP does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION POLICY: The USCP will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate, including to apply for this position, to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace, and to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
BASIS OF RATING: Applicants must address all quality rating factors shown below, in a document that is separate from their resume and is limited to one page per quality rating factor. Individuals not addressing all rating factors may be found ineligible for selection and/or may not receive appropriate credit. Please provide clear, concise examples of education, experience, and/or training that enabled you to meet the requirements of the quality rating factors described below. In addition, attendance and disciplinary records, performance evaluations, and supervisory comments may be used to further evaluate and determine suitability for selection.
QUALITY RATING FACTORS: Applications that meet the minimum requirements will be further evaluated based on the following quality rating factors for this position:
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. Quality rating factors document (should not exceed 6 pages).
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and supplemental documents addressing the Quality Rating Factors above, to USCP_IG.vacancy@mail.house.gov and reference "Inspector General" in the subject line of the email. The complete application package must be received by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on November 15, 2023 in order to receive consideration.
After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/755531000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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We protect the legislative process, the symbol of our democracy, the people who carry out the process, and the millions of visitors who travel here to see democracy in action. We also protect everyone who visits the Capitol, who can see first-hand how we work to represent the best of America's spirit and diversity.
As a Department, we are a microcosm of America, representational of many races, colors, religions, national origins, political affiliations, sexual orientations, and ages. Our workforce is comprised of employees from nearly all 50 states and the U.S. territories. We embrace and celebrate a diverse workforce, and we believe inclusion makes our workplace stronger and respecting each individual as a person and as a professional is essential.
We act on the world stage every day of the year as a model in security, urban crime prevention, dignitary protection, specialty response capabilities, and homeland security. As ambassadors of the Congress, we are often the first face that visitors and employees encounter, and we leave a lasting impression that is reflective of the Legislative Branch and its role in America's democracy.