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 in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Office
of Background Investigations and Credentialing (OBIC), Badging and
Credentialing Division.
OBIC is
responsible for conducting pre-employment background investigations, sworn
recruitment and outreach, issuing building access cards, issuing active and
retired credentials, and supporting US Capitol Police (USCP) stakeholders by
conducting criminal records checks on employees and members of the
Congressional community.
Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:
Provides administrative and technical supervision to a staff responsible for
authorizing access to government facilities and for performing fingerprinting
and badging functions. Plans and schedules work assignments based on priorities
and work requirements.
Evaluates
work performance; hears and resolves complaints and recommends disciplinary
actions. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees.
Serves as
the agency expert, focal point, and advisor for managing the overall personnel
security program activities to include granting or denying persons access to
USCP facilities and grounds.
Participates
and/or leads security-related projects. Oversees and develops project
requirements, identifies resources, coordinates work activities with entities
internal and external to the USCP, and monitors related work efforts.
Analyzes,
evaluates, and researches security trends, innovations, best practices,
obstacles, lessons learned, and results to improve security access and safety
in the work environment.
Interprets
regulatory requirements and policies, consults with and keeps the supervisor
informed of progress on sensitive or potentially controversial issues that may
arise.
Develops,
implements, and monitors personnel security-related policies, instructions,
procedures, control systems, and methods. Provides oversight of functions and
activities such as document marking, safeguarding, and use; personnel access
controls; need-to-know criteria; physical storage and control; security
education; as well as the transmission, transferal, reproduction, downgrading
and destroying of information.
Utilizes
specialized databases and systems to access and analyze background
investigation information, documents findings accurately, and maintains case
files.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
Must complete a one-year probationary period.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Qualifications
In order to
qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described
below.
To qualify
at the CP-09 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) year of
qualifying specialized experience that is at/or equivalent to the CP-08/GS-10
grade level.
Specialized experience is defined as (1) managing
a team of personnel security specialists; (2) overseeing the full lifecycle of
security clearance investigations (initial, periodic reinvestigations,
upgrades, downgrades); (3) providing expert guidance on suitability
adjudications; (4) interpreting and applying complex security regulations; and
(5) leading training initiatives related to personnel security procedures
within an organization.
All
eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy
announcement.
(Information
on Qualification & Education is 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.
Additional information
Additional Conditions of Employment with the 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/verify/
Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their 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:
1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yy) of employment.
2. 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 and 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 6:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
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.
Please note that if you are not selected for this position, the United States Capitol Police may not be able to provide specific feedback or disclose the reasons for your disqualification, due to confidentiality and legal considerations related to the hiring process.
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/yy) of employment.
2. 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 and 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 6:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
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.
Please note that if you are not selected for this position, the United States Capitol Police may not be able to provide specific feedback or disclose the reasons for your disqualification, due to confidentiality and legal considerations related to the hiring process.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
