Police Officer (Crime Scene Search)

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.

Duties

This position is located in the Crime Scene Search Special Operations Division Operational Services Bureau. Crime Scene Search is responsible for responding to various crime scenes at various locations and assuming control of crime scenes in order to photograph diagram record process and collect all items of evidentiary value.

Performs a full range of crime scene search functions on a variety of crime scenes within the Capitol Grounds and its extended jurisdiction.

Processes crime scenes associated with crimes or incidents such as robberies stolen cars and motor vehicle accidents.

Determines the scope of the crime scene secures the perimeter and documents the location of evidence using techniques such as photography and diagramming.

Processes the scene determining appropriate field tests properly safeguarding and marking evidence requiring laboratory testing or processing and documenting evidence and actions to maintain chain of custody.

Collects latent fingerprints through dusting or chemical development.

Assists in the execution of search warrants.

Note: More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. The selection list for this vacancy announcement will be active for a period of 12 months 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).

Requirements

Conditions of employment

1. Must be a USCP sworn officer below the rank of Sergeant successfully completed the probationary period and attained the rank of Private First Class.2. Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID U.S. drivers license.3. 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 ReemploymentRights Act (USERRA)).4. Must not be in leave restriction status as of the closing date of this announcement.5. Must be available to work flexible working hours all shifts.6. Must be able to pass the training class.

Qualifications

In order to qualify you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.

1. Must be a USCP sworn officer below the rank of Sergeant successfullycompleted the probationary period and attained the rank of Private First Classby the closing date of this announcement.

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

3. 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)).

4. Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID U.S. drivers license.

5. Must be available to work flexible working hours all shifts.

6. Must be able to pass the training class.

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 (1) 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.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority