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.
Only current USCP sworn employees. Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: https://uscp.csodfed.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=uscp&source=USA
This position is located within the Dignitary Protection
Division (DPD) of the Protective Services Bureau. DPD is responsible for
carrying out protective functions and operations.
DPD Protective Services Operations (PSO) Special Agent:
Provide protection of congressional leadership, including
the coordination of security arrangements for domestic and international travel
through advance security surveys and on-the-ground protection.
Provide personal security of Members of Congress and their
families; visiting officials of foreign countries, Federal, state, and/or local
governments; and other congressional visitors.
Provide protective coverage for congressional events such as
congressional hearings and sessions, official functions, and other events
identified by the respective Sergeant at Arms and/or the Chief of Police.
Active Selection List: Eligible candidates will remain
active on the list until two (2) consecutive DPD Basic Agent Training Program
(BATP) classes are filled. An applicant
may request to be removed from consideration by sending a written request to
the Office of Human Resources (OHR).
Must be a current USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant. At a minimum, must have attained the rank of Private with Training and completed your USCP probationary period by the closing date of this announcement. Must have completed the Field Training Officer (FTO) training. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Qualifications
1. Must be a USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant,
have attained the rank of Private with Training and completed your USCP
probationary period by the closing date of this announcement.
2. Must have successfully completed the six-week FTO
training as of the closing date of this announcement.
3. Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID compliant U.S.
driver's license or Enhanced Driver’s License from Washington, Michigan,
Minnesota, New York, or Vermont.
4. Must not be in a restricted leave status as of the
closing date of this announcement.
5. Must be in a full and unrestricted duty status in order to participate in the
Physical Abilities Test (PAT) unless otherwise authorized by laws or
regulations.
6. Must be in a full and unrestricted duty status to attend, participate, and
successfully complete all required training courses related to this position as
of the date of selection.
7. Must be available to work flexible hours, rotating
shifts, and midnight assignments.
8. Must be able to travel on commercial, military, and private airplanes,
boats, helicopters, trains, buses, and automobiles.
9. Candidates will be detailed to the DPD based on rankings
after Phase III and must successfully complete the DPD BATP. Candidates unable
to attend one of two consecutive BATP’s will be removed from the process and
have to reapply for a future vacancy announcement.
NOTE: In order to obtain the rank of PSO Special Agent,
candidate must have attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC) or PSO
Training and must have satisfactorily completed the probationary period
outlined in this vacancy announcement under the “Additional Information”
section.
Education
There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.
Additional information
Applications and supporting documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions. This position is not included in a collective bargaining unit. RETENTION CRITERIA: Must satisfactorily complete a one year probationary period upon being assigned to DPD. Must successfully pass the DPD Field Training Program within the one year probationary period. Must successfully pass a DPD driver training course and First Aid/AED/TCCC recertification course. Must maintain qualification on all trained weapon systems. Must maintain all other required certifications. Results of this selection process will be used to recommend candidates to the hiring manager who is the final selecting official. The OHR will conduct a disciplinary action review to determine if there are pending investigatory and/or disciplinary matters at the beginning and the conclusion of the hiring 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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. The following selection process will be used to further assess candidates who have met the initial eligibility factors.
Phase I: Initial Qualification - The OHR will conduct an eligibility factor review as outlined in this vacancy and a review of all candidates' unscheduled leave.
Phase II: DPD Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and Phase III: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) and resume assessment will run concurrently.
The DPD PAT will be held inside the PAC building at Cheltenham Training Facility. The DPD PAT date will be determined at a later date and time.
The KSAs/Resume will be evaluated by an appointed assessment panel.
Failure to complete or successfully pass all phases may result in removal from the vacancy process. Upon completion of Phase III, candidate’s will be ranked and those rankings will determine selection for the BATP. After successful completion of BATP, candidates will be permanently assigned to the DPD.
Prior to making their selection, the selecting official will review any available Department documents, to include application documents and each candidate’s complete career disciplinary record, and results of selection process phases. The selecting official may, at their discretion, not select a recommended candidate for reasons such as: 1. Substandard performance; 2. Serious sustained misconduct; and/or 3. Pending investigatory and/or disciplinary matters internally or externally. All aspects of the process are subject to the Department's legal review. All final recommendations are subject to final approval of the Chief of Police.
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.
Applicants must submit a copy of the following document by uploading and attaching the document with their on-line application. 1. Resume page limit is one (1). Ensure that your resume reflects your relevant USCP and prior work history and any training or education. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and required documentations are submitted prior to the closing date of this announcement. If you do not attach the required documentation, you will be ineligible for this announcement.
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: Apply here: 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 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
United States Capitol Police
119 D Street NE
Washington, DC 20510
Next steps
Applicants will be notified via internal USCP e-mail of their status at the conclusion of each phase of the selection process described in this vacancy announcement. DPD Physical Abilities Test Instructions: All candidates are given the opportunity to stretch or warm up at least 15 minutes prior to the administration. Candidates are asked to wait in the MOCK Senate House Office Building (SHOB) Office (which is perpendicular to the start line). Once the course is set up, an administrator will walk all candidates through the course and explain exactly what they are expected to do prior to taking the actual DPD PAT for their qualification score. During the walk-through, the administrator will inform the candidates about errors that could cause them to re-take the test. The administrator will also "practice perfect" by telling candidates what they will be instructed to do at various points in the test. The administrator will remind candidates to tie their shoes tightly before they run the DPD PAT. No additional time will be given to candidates who stop the course to retie their shoes. On the test date, the candidate will only be allowed to run the DPD PAT once unless the candidate missed something within the course or made an error. If retesting is required, the candidate will be given a 5-minute rest period before retesting. Weather conditions are taken into account when determining whether to administer the test. Safety is always considered first. Qualifying time for the DPD PAT is: 1 minute 37 seconds. Candidates who fail the DPD PAT will NOT continue in the DPD selection process.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Applicants must submit a copy of the following document by uploading and attaching the document with their on-line application. 1. Resume page limit is one (1). Ensure that your resume reflects your relevant USCP and prior work history and any training or education. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and required documentations are submitted prior to the closing date of this announcement. If you do not attach the required documentation, you will be ineligible for this announcement.
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: Apply here: 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 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
United States Capitol Police
119 D Street NE
Washington, DC 20510
Next steps
Applicants will be notified via internal USCP e-mail of their status at the conclusion of each phase of the selection process described in this vacancy announcement. DPD Physical Abilities Test Instructions: All candidates are given the opportunity to stretch or warm up at least 15 minutes prior to the administration. Candidates are asked to wait in the MOCK Senate House Office Building (SHOB) Office (which is perpendicular to the start line). Once the course is set up, an administrator will walk all candidates through the course and explain exactly what they are expected to do prior to taking the actual DPD PAT for their qualification score. During the walk-through, the administrator will inform the candidates about errors that could cause them to re-take the test. The administrator will also "practice perfect" by telling candidates what they will be instructed to do at various points in the test. The administrator will remind candidates to tie their shoes tightly before they run the DPD PAT. No additional time will be given to candidates who stop the course to retie their shoes. On the test date, the candidate will only be allowed to run the DPD PAT once unless the candidate missed something within the course or made an error. If retesting is required, the candidate will be given a 5-minute rest period before retesting. Weather conditions are taken into account when determining whether to administer the test. Safety is always considered first. Qualifying time for the DPD PAT is: 1 minute 37 seconds. Candidates who fail the DPD PAT will NOT continue in the DPD selection process.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
