Containment Emergency Response Division (CERD) Technician

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 within the Containment EmergencyResponse Division (CERD)Operational Services Bureau (OSB). CERD providesspecialized response capabilities for eventsthat require heightenedprotective measures.

As aCERD Technician you will:

o Perform tactical operations to safeguard Members ofCongress employees and visitors to theU.S. Capitol Grounds andfacilities and to safeguard against damage terrorist activity and/or theft.

o Perform law enforcement and emergency response activitiesthat require quick assessment of conditions and elements.

o Make determinations between established alternatives suchas the kinds of action to take andthe level of force to use.

o Provide tactical coverage during emergency situations.

The results of this vacancy announcement selection processwill be used to fill positions withinthe OSB-CERD. More than oneselection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Theselection listfor this vacancy announcement will be active for a period of 12 months fromthedate of approval of the selection memorandum.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Must be a current USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant. Must have attained the rank of Private with Training and have completed the Field Training Officer (FTO) program by the closing date of this announcement. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret SCI security clearance. Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID U.S. drivers license. Must be able to obtain and maintain required CERD certifications. Must successfully complete all required training i.e. CERD Firearms Course and CERD Basic Course. Must be able to obtain and maintain a government-issued travel card. Must satisfactorily pass INOVA physical and respiratory fit test to wear a gas mask. Must be willing to accept any collateral CERD duties as assigned such as Counter Sniper Breacher Instructor EMT Training Coordinator etc. To obtain the rank of Technician candidate must have attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC) and satisfactorily completed the probationary period outlined in this vacancy announcement under the Additional Information section.

Qualifications

All applicants must meet the following eligibility factorsin order to be considered for the position of CERD Technician:

1. Must be a USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeantand must have attained the rank of Private with Training and havecompleted the FTO program by the closing date of this announcement.

2. Must not be in restricted leave status as of theselection date.

3. Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. REAL ID driverslicense.

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

5. Must be able to take part in the USCP RespiratoryProtection Program.

6. Must be available to work flexible working hours as wellas extended hours.

7. Must be able to travel to attend training and supportUSCP protective operations.

8. Must be able to travel on commercial military andprivate airplanes; boats; helicopters; trains; buses; and automobiles.

9. To obtain the rank of Technician candidatemust have attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC) and must satisfactorilycomplete a one-year probationary period upon assignment to CERD.

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. The selection list will be valid for one year from the selection memo date. RETENTION CRITERIA: Must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period upon assignment to the section. Must maintain a Top-Secret SCI security clearance. Must maintain a valid U.S. REAL ID drivers license. Must maintain a government issued travel card. Must maintain required CERD certifications. Must maintain enrollment in the USCP Respiratory Protection Program. Must pass an annual Physical Fitness Qualification (PFQ). NOTE: 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:

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