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Police Officer (Field Training Officer)

Legislative Branch
U.S. Capitol Police
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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.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
08/06/2025 to 09/23/2025
Salary
$87,527 to - $142,513 per year
Pay scale & grade
LP 03
Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC
Many vacancies
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required - N/A
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
03
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Announcement number
req614
Control number
842714400

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Clarification from the agency

Only current USCP sworn employees. Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: <a href="https://uscp.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=uscp&source=USA">USCP Careers</a>

Duties

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The United States Capitol Police post-academy Field Training Program (FTP) is designed to support and complement the training provided by the USCP Training Services Bureau. The FTP delivers a curriculum merging academic instruction with operational activities to validate critical skills required of USCP police officers. The FTP training is delivered by Field Training Officers (FTOs) assigned to operations within the Uniformed Services Bureau. Probationary officers are carefully supervised and evaluated throughout the process to maximize exposure to the tasks required of police officers.

As an FTO, you will:

Provide on-the-job training to new officers immediately following graduation from the USCP Training Academy. Responsibilities include providing direction to a new officer in daily operations and related field operations and various facets of police service within the congressional community. FTOs provide field and scenario-based training, ensuring that the probationary officer experiences different facets of police work.

Evaluate and advise on the trainee's progress by observing performance of the trainee and preparing observation reports. Evaluate the trainee's handling of assignments and documentation of incidents/events. Identify deficiencies of individual trainees and collaborate with the FTP Sergeant(s) and Division Coordinator to develop and implement a remediation plan to assist the
trainee in successful completion of field training.

Evaluate training materials for currency, applicability, and technical accuracy. Research and evaluate the validity and pertinence of course materials and determine the most effective methods and procedures for organizing training materials that provide adequate, clear, and detailed coverage of law enforcement subjects.

Collaborate with the FTP Sergeant(s) and Division Coordinator to develop training books covering the law enforcement functions and procedures of the Division; determine pertinent issues and collect relevant information from a variety of sources; and review information and apply standard analytical techniques.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Must be a current USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant and have successfully attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC) by the time of selection.

Qualifications

1. Must be a current USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant and have successfully attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC) by the time of selection.

2. Must be assigned to the Uniformed Services Bureau. 

3. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the closing date of this announcement.

4. Must be in full and unrestricted duty status as of the selection date unless otherwise authorized by law (e.g., performance of duty injury, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), or Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)).

5. Must not have disciplinary actions for the last three years.

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 included in a collective bargaining unit. NOTE: More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. The selection list will be active for a period of one year from the date of approval of the selection memorandum. An applicant may request to be removed from consideration by sending a written request to the Office of Human Resources (OHR).

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.

How you will be evaluated

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. Candidates must qualify under each phase to be considered in subsequent phases. Phase I: Initial Qualification and Unscheduled Leave Review - The OHR will conduct an eligibility factor review as outlined in this vacancy. Phase II: KSA Assessment- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities will be evaluated by an appointed assessment panel, including resume review. Phase III: Structured Interview - Candidates will be scheduled for an oral interview. 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, which will be made known to the selecting official. Prior to making their selection, the selecting official will review any available Department documents, to include application documents, each candidate’s complete career disciplinary record, and results of selection process phases, and may, at their discretion, conduct interviews with all recommended candidates, if necessary. 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.

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