The United States Capitol Police (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) 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 within the Office of the Chief
of Police, in the United States Capitol Police (USCP or Department). The
primary mission of the USCP is to protect life and property; prevent, detect
and investigate criminal acts; and enforce traffic regulations throughout a
large complex of congressional buildings, parks, and thoroughfares. The
incumbent serves as the principal source of expertise in the USCP to whom the
Chief of Police and senior staff look to for advice and counsel on the full
range of legislative and regulatory matters. The Director assists the Department
in balancing the needs of a wide range of stakeholders, including congressional
leadership, oversight and appropriations committees, individual Members of
Congress, and congressional staff.
The incumbent develops integrated strategies to advance
the legislative priorities and objectives of the USCP. As a technical authority
on legislative affairs, effectively and efficiently communicates with the U.S.
Congress to promote and achieve successful legislative and fiscal support for
USCP programs. Provides executive leadership in directing the overall
development of USCP legislation. Establishes positive interactive relationships
with Members of Congress and their staffs.
Analyzes proposed legislation and provides advice,
analysis, and recommendations to the Chief of Police and his or her senior
management. Represent the Chief of Police, as appropriate, in meetings with
other Legislative branch organizations and Congress on USCP related matters.
Advises the Chief of Police on legislative strategies to ensure the USCP's
mission requirements are adequately represented and articulated.
Coordinates and manages responses of USCP organizational elements to
legislative inquiries and mandates. Ensures the centralized coordination
and tracking of congressional correspondence/reports required by legislation or
congressional committees to ensure timely delivery.
Establishes and coordinates policies, guidelines and
procedures for all USCP legislative activities, including preparation of
witnesses for Congressional hearings, coordination/tracking of congressional
activities and establishment of USCP positions on a wide range of congressional
actions.
Directs the overall congressional liaison activities
between USCP and appropriate congressional staff in accordance with the USCP
legislative agenda. Prepares briefing materials, testimony and other documents
for USCP officials before appearing before Congress. Serves as the main point
of contact for congressional oversight staff, congressional leaders and Members
to convey all Department information regarding its operations, policies, and
positions. Serves as principal USCP liaison to Members of Congress,
their staffs, and staffs of relevant committees to promote the USCP strategic
plan, accomplishments, activities and agendas.
As appropriate, articulates with confidence and clarity
the vision of the Chief of Police on the importance of USCP programs.
Interfaces with appropriate congressional liaison staffs as required, preparing
and coordinating responses to congressional requirements regarding USCP-related
matters and programs. Represents USCP interests and priorities in briefings to
congressional staff in coordination to ensure that USCP justifications for
programs are supported with sufficient detail to respond to committee questions
and concerns.
You must be a U.S. Citizen.
Successful completion of a Background Investigation is required.
Must complete a one-year probationary period.
Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
Minimum five (5) years prior Capitol Hill Experience.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.
Qualifying experience for this position includes five years of specialized
experience at least equivalent to the CP-12 (GS-14) level. Specialized
experience includes: Researching and analyzing legislation to create
proposals for initiatives. Handling the most complex and sensitive
congressional issues and provide technical guidance to staff. Assisting
with department and/or staff offices concerning matters within the area of
program and legislative responsibility. Designing and maintaining
databases and repositories, such as websites, directories, SharePoint sites,
and other methods to organize and store information related to legislative
policy and strategy work.
All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
(Information on Qualification & Education are located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)
Education
There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade but a B.A. or B.S. is preferred.
Additional information
Additional Conditions of Employment with USCP:
As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP.
Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment.
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.
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
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.
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.
Evaluation Factors:
Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses, so that your experience can be evaluated properly.
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.
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.
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:
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 detailed cover letter outlining your expertise in the field of legislative affairs as well as how you will apply those skills to the USCP, 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 requirements 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.
Navigate to the following url to apply to this job: USCP Careers
1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.
3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account, select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application.
5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered.
The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
Office of the Chief of Police
119 D Street NE
Washington, DC 20510
Next steps
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:
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 detailed cover letter outlining your expertise in the field of legislative affairs as well as how you will apply those skills to the USCP, 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 requirements 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.
Navigate to the following url to apply to this job: USCP Careers
1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.
3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account, select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application.
5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered.
The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
Office of the Chief of Police
119 D Street NE
Washington, DC 20510
Next steps
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.
