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 Command Center, Command
Division, Command and Coordination Bureau, Assistant Chief of Police for
Uniformed Operations, United States Capitol Police (USCP).
The Emergency Operations
Center oversees the response and coordination of deployment and mitigation of tactical activities for
incidents that occur within the parameters of the Capitol
Complex, which involves Congressional Members, staff, and the public in dispersed locations.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent exercises
judgment and diplomacy in effectively managing crises characterized by rapidly
changing information flows and
uncertainty. Provides rapid and
timely recommendations and courses of action. Independently executes timely action when warranted during urgent circumstances.
Duties include area surveillance, video camera
operations, creating and releasing
messages, conducting inventories, performing system checks, gathering and
validating factual information from other reporting persons,
and sharing information with Department stakeholders.
Work also involves directing first responders
to incidents, facilitating their expedient arrival and response. Employee is responsible for advising the chain of
command of any discrepancies in the response procedures. At the full performance level, the
incumbent will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities: --Monitors various emergency
communications and security systems,
media outlets, and weather reporting systems as needed. --Maintains and utilizes specialized databases, files, and records that operate
in conjunction with monitoring systems. --Maintains situational
awareness of transportation systems located in the National Capital Region
through open-source news monitoring, event correlation and information received
from internal entities and external partners. --Conducts virtual
surveillance patrols over the
serviced geographic area using
equipment to access video feed from
cameras located throughout the Capitol Complex and adjacent geographical areas. --Reviews live and
recorded video feed to capture evidence of crime, suspicious
activity, or other significant incidents and actions. --Determines best video angles and viewpoints, manipulating views to track people, law enforcement personnel, and vehicles in the areas where suspicious activities, threats, or crimes have occurred. Video footage may be used to aid in the investigative process of a reported criminal act. --Maintains and uses maps, checklists,
and charts, including automated programs and other visual aids of the Capitol Complex and the surrounding areas which are used as quick informational references for
responding emergency personnel. --Monitors and maintains
situational awareness of flight events within or approaching the National Capital Region Exclusion Zone using radar, radio, and email messages in a real-time environment. Communicates all
activity and detection data to the Watch Commander.
You 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 Top-Secret Security Clearance
Must successfully complete the Airspace Training Program and Proficiency Test
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.
For the CP-08, you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CP-07
(GS-09) grade level that equipped you with the competencies needed to
successfully perform the duties of the position.
Specialized experience at the CP-8 grade level is defined as follows:
--Knowledge of emergency management and relationships between Federal and other government entities, private sector and their response mechanisms and authorities. --Knowledge of intelligence and threat support policies, procedures, operations, programs, and interrelationships with other national activities. --Knowledge of Federal procedures regarding receipt, handling, storage, and destruction of classified documents and materials. --Skill in the use of classified and unclassified systems, programs and databases for sharing information among Federal, state and local security, intelligence and law enforcement organizations. --Skill in consolidating seemingly unrelated facts, events, and the ability to reconcile conflicting data.
For the CP-09, you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CP-08
(GS-10) grade level that equipped you with the competencies needed to
successfully perform the duties of the position.
At the CP-09 grade level,
possession of the above specialized experience at the CP-08 grade level is
required in addition to the following:
--Knowledge of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the Incident Command System. --Comprehensive knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration regulations pertaining to aviation security procedures and restrictions that apply to flight operations in the National Capital Region.
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.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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: Page limit is two (2) pages and should include a description of related job duties as well as dates of employment (mm/yy). Margins cannot be smaller than .5 all around and the font no smaller than 11-point. 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 7:59 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 USCP 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: Page limit is two (2) pages and should include a description of related job duties as well as dates of employment (mm/yy). Margins cannot be smaller than .5 all around and the font no smaller than 11-point. 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 7:59 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 USCP 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.
