Police Officers - Full-time and Part-time

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. Help
A United States Capitol Police Officer LP-0083 performs a full range of police duties and responsibilities:

Enforces Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations, and enforces USCP rules and regulations relating to law enforcement.
and serves as a deterrent to crime and other violations of laws, rules, and regulations.
Prepares reports and testifies in court.
Performs protective services, safeguards Federally-owned buildings and property, and protects government equipment and property.
Upon successfully completing training and a probationary period, time-in-grade requirements and all experience requirements, future competitive promotions are available to advance to other duties-a higher rank or an officer assignment within a specialized area. Special Operations Division, Canine Section, Containment Emergency Response Division, Dignitary Protection Division, Intelligence Analysis Division, Intelligence Operations Division, Criminal Investigations Section, Threat Assessment Section, and Hazardous Incident Response Division.

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Your completed application and required documents must be submitted by the closing date of this vacancy announcement to receive further consideration. Your online application and answers to the attached assessment questionnaire will be reviewed and evaluated. As a result of this initial review, qualified applicants will be required to submit additional biographical information and supporting documents. A list of these documents will be provided to you during the selection process. Further Evaluation of Qualified Candidates Pre-Employment Screening Candidates will be required to submit an Authorization for Release form and additional information via a Personal History Statement (PHS). Candidates will receive an e-mail from ESOPH, where they will be instructed to provide their Personal History Statement (PHS). This phase consists of an Orientation and Police Officer Selection Test (POST). The Initial Assessment Phase measures a candidate's initial suitability for the position of Police Officer. process, training, and employment opportunities.
Written Exam - The Police
The Orientation and POST will require candidates to use a video conferencing
Note: All online portions of the
hiring process require the use of a desktop or laptop computer. phones and tablets will NOT be allowed for video conferencing. computer's webcam and microphone.
The Examination Phase consists of psychological, medical and polygraph
our office in Washington, D.will occur online and require the use of a desktop or laptop computer, camera,
Medical - The medical examination will determine if a candidate is medically
will be required to fast (abstain from food) prior to the medical examination.
• of the candidate's employment history, employer, residential, and personal
references, in depth criminal and credit history, and academic records.
Must be a United States citizen.
Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service.
Travel for hiring assessments and training is at applicant's expense.
Must successfully complete a full field background investigation.
Polygraph, medical assessment, criminal, credit, and tax check required.
Must successfully complete all required training.
United States Citizens will receive consideration. Naturalized citizens must be able to participate and complete a holistic and
verifiable background investigation of their personal and professional
mandatory retirement provisions of the Capitol Police Retirement Act, which
requires an officer to separate/retire from the USCP by age 57, but as the
appointment), with required mandatory retirement after 20 years of Federal law
employed at 39 years of age and retire at 59 years
Education High School diploma or GED certificate
USCP Police Officers are
required to possess a firearm and ammunition. a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence
cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition and are ineligible for the
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.
Fingerprint Check
Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) for a check of the criminal history record.
Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background
deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and
High School diploma or GED certificate is required.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision care, life and long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program. USCP employees are covered under the law enforcement provisions of the Federal Employees Retirement System. Transit subsidy benefits for your commuting costs may be provided to you as a tax-free benefit. USCP has several on-site state of the art fitness centers with access to personal trainer consultants and locker room facilities. Help
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.