Total 10 job vacancies by U.S. Capitol Police

Successful applicants re-employed with the dual compensation offset waiver granted by the USCP are able to earn their full salary and their full annuity without penalty. 

Dual Compensation Offset Waiver for Approved Rehires
Work full time
Maximum age limit (under 58 at the time of appointment)
Receive overtime
Earn full annuity and full salary
Earn annual leave and sick leave
Term appointment up to 4 years

 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.
• Physically protects the U.S. Capitol complex (buildings and grounds), Members of Congress, visitors, and staff from threats of crime and disruption; preserves law and order; and serves as a deterrent to crime and other violations of laws, rules, and regulations.
• Takes charge of accidents and crime scenes, restricting access to crime scenes; observes, stops, and questions suspicious persons.
• Prepares reports and testifies in court.
• Performs protective services, safeguards Federally-owned buildings and property, and protects government equipment and property.

This announcement will remain open until the positions are filled.
Successful applicants re-employed with the dual compensation offset waiver granted by the USCP are able to earn their full salary and their full annuity without penalty. 
Dual Compensation Offset Waiver for Approved Rehires
Work full time
Maximum age limit (under 58 at the time of appointment)
Receive overtime
Earn full annuity and full salary
Earn annual leave and sick leave
Term appointment up to 4 years
This position is located within the Protective Services Bureau (PSB), Assistant Chief of Police for Protective and Intelligence Operations (ACOP-P&IO), United States Capitol Police (USCP). PSB collects and analyzes information to produce intelligence, assess threats, enforce the law, identify risks, and develop and employ risk mitigation, Member protection, and enforcement strategies.  Specialty Units include Investigations, Intelligence and Interagency Coordination, and Dignitary Protection.
A United States Capitol Police Special Agent within PSB performs a full range of protective and investigative functions.  Special Agents are assigned to PSB’s Dignitary Protection Division (DPD) or Investigations Division (ID). The PSB DPD is responsible for carrying out protective functions and operations. The PSB ID is responsible for investigating violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18 of the U.S. Code to include allegations of criminal activity, terroristic activity, and threats or unusual interests against Members of Congress and other statutory protectees of Congress that occur in the jurisdiction of the USCP as defined by 2 USC § 1966(a) & (f).
Duties include but are not limited to:
DPD Special Agents - 
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, 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 Chief of Police.

ID Special Agents - 
Investigate criminal and terroristic activity involving violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18 of the U.S. Code; Collect, evaluate, interpret, and disseminate information related to the mission of the ID; Prepare and disseminate written reports including reports of investigation, various investigative assessments, and investigations bulletins; Perform a full range of comprehensive investigative functions to include planning, organizing, fact-finding, and reporting results on cases ranging from routine to highly complex; Perform protective intelligence operations, coordinating investigative and operational efforts with other USCP sworn officers and outside agency officials; Serve as a liaison with local, state, and Federal law enforcement agencies; Conduct surveillance, surveillance detection, and counter surveillance operations; Represent the USCP during investigative and law enforcement meetings. Serve arrest and search warrants; work with judicial officials for prosecution.

This announcement will remain open until the positions are filled.
Successful applicants re-employed with the dual compensation offset waiver granted by the USCP are able to earn their full salary and their full annuity without penalty. 
Dual Compensation Offset Waiver for Approved Rehires
Work full time
Maximum age limit (under 58 at the time of appointment)
Receive overtime
Earn full annuity and full salary
Earn annual leave and sick leave
Term appointment up to 4 years
This position is located within the Protective Services Bureau (PSB), Assistant Chief of Police for Protective and Intelligence Operations (ACOP-P&IO), United States Capitol Police (USCP). PSB collects and analyzes information to produce intelligence, assess threats, enforce the law, identify risks, and develop and employ risk mitigation, Member protection, and enforcement strategies.  Specialty Units include Investigations, Intelligence and Interagency Coordination, and Dignitary Protection.
A United States Capitol Police Special Agent within PSB performs a full range of protective and investigative functions.  Special Agents are assigned to PSB’s Dignitary Protection Division (DPD) or Investigations Division (ID). The PSB DPD is responsible for carrying out protective functions and operations. The PSB ID is responsible for investigating violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18 of the U.S. Code to include allegations of criminal activity, terroristic activity, and threats or unusual interests against Members of Congress and other statutory protectees of Congress that occur in the jurisdiction of the USCP as defined by 2 USC § 1966(a) & (f).
Duties include but are not limited to:
DPD Special Agents - 
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, 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 Chief of Police.

ID Special Agents - 
Investigate criminal and terroristic activity involving violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18 of the U.S. Code; Collect, evaluate, interpret, and disseminate information related to the mission of the ID; Prepare and disseminate written reports including reports of investigation, various investigative assessments, and investigations bulletins; Perform a full range of comprehensive investigative functions to include planning, organizing, fact-finding, and reporting results on cases ranging from routine to highly complex; Perform protective intelligence operations, coordinating investigative and operational efforts with other USCP sworn officers and outside agency officials; Serve as a liaison with local, state, and Federal law enforcement agencies; Conduct surveillance, surveillance detection, and counter surveillance operations; Represent the USCP during investigative and law enforcement meetings. Serve arrest and search warrants; work with judicial officials for prosecution.

Are you looking for a rewarding career in law enforcement? Join our team of dedicated, mission-driven officers in protecting Congress and the legislative process. 

This position is located within the Protective Services Bureau (PSB), Assistant Chief of Police for Protective and Intelligence Operations (ACOP-P&IO), United States Capitol Police (USCP). PSB collects and analyzes information to produce intelligence, assess threats, enforce the law, identify risks, and develop and employ risk mitigation, Member protection, and enforcement strategies.  Specialty Units include Investigations and Dignitary Protection.

A United States Capitol Police Special Agent within PSB performs a full range of protective and investigative functions.  Special Agents are assigned to PSB’s Dignitary Protection Division (DPD) or Investigations Division (ID). The PSB DPD is responsible for carrying out protective functions and operations. The PSB ID is responsible for investigating violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18 of the U.S. Code to include allegations of criminal activity, terroristic activity, and threats or unusual interests against Members of Congress and other statutory protectees of Congress that occur in the jurisdiction of the USCP as defined by 2 USC § 1966(a) & (f).

Duties include but are not limited to:

DPD Special Agents - 
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, 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 Chief of Police.

ID Special Agents - 
Investigate criminal and terroristic activity involving violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18 of the U.S. Code; Collect, evaluate, interpret, and disseminate information related to the mission of the ID; Prepare and disseminate written reports including reports of investigation, various investigative assessments, and investigations bulletins; Perform a full range of comprehensive investigative functions to include planning, organizing, fact-finding, and reporting results on cases ranging from routine to highly complex; Perform protective intelligence operations, coordinating investigative and operational efforts with other USCP sworn officers and outside agency officials; Serve as a liaison with local, state, and Federal law enforcement agencies; Conduct surveillance, surveillance detection, and counter surveillance operations; Represent the USCP during investigative and law enforcement meetings. Serve arrest and search warrants; work with judicial officials for prosecution. 

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.
• Physically protects the U.S. Capitol complex (buildings and grounds), Members of Congress, visitors, and staff from threats of crime and disruption; preserves law and order; and serves as a deterrent to crime and other violations of laws, rules, and regulations.
• Takes charge of accidents and crime scenes, restricting access to crime scenes; observes, stops, and questions suspicious persons.
• 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. USCP specialized areas include, e.g., Special Operations Division, Canine Explosives Detection Team, Containment Emergency Response Team, Dignitary Protection Division, Intelligence Section, Criminal Investigations Section, Threat Assessment Section, and Hazardous Incident Response Division.

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.
• Physically protects the U.S. Capitol complex (buildings and grounds), Members of Congress, visitors, and staff from threats of crime and disruption; preserves law and order; and serves as a deterrent to crime and other violations of laws, rules, and regulations.
• Takes charge of accidents and crime scenes, restricting access to crime scenes; observes, stops, and questions suspicious persons.
• 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. USCP specialized areas include, e.g., Special Operations Division, Canine Explosives Detection Team, Containment Emergency Response Team, Dignitary Protection Division, Intelligence Section, Criminal Investigations Section, Threat Assessment Section, and Hazardous Incident Response Division.

The applicant selected to fill this position will serve as a Special Agent in the Investigations Division, Protective Services Bureau in any of its two Sections: Criminal Investigations Section or Threat Assessment Section. The primary responsibility of this position is the investigation of violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18, U.S. Code to include allegations of criminal activity, terroristic activity, and threats or unusual direction of interests against Members of Congress and other statutory protectees of Congress that occur in the jurisdiction of the USCP as defined by 2 USC § 1966(a) & (f).

Assignment to the Sections within the Investigations Division will be based on:

1) Needs of the Division
2) Placement on the ranked list based on all phases of the selection process
3) Applicant preference

If an applicant declines the assignment to the Section offered, they will be removed from the active selection list.

An Investigations Division Special Agent, will:

Investigate criminal and terroristic activity involving violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18, U.S. Code;

Collect, evaluate, interpret, and disseminate information related to the mission of the Investigations Division;

Prepare and disseminate written reports including reports of investigation, various investigative assessments, and investigations bulletins;

Perform a full range of comprehensive investigative functions to include planning, organizing, fact-finding, and reporting results on cases ranging from routine to highly complex;

Perform protective intelligence operations, coordinating investigative and operational efforts with other USCP sworn employees and outside agency officials;

Serve as a liaison with local, state, and Federal law enforcement agencies;

Conduct surveillance, surveillance detection, and counter-surveillance operations; and

Represent the USCP during investigative and law enforcement meetings.

Note: More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. The selection list 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).

The applicant selected to fill this position will serve as a Special Agent in the Investigations Division, Protective Services Bureau in any of its two Sections: Criminal Investigations Section or Threat Assessment Section. The primary responsibility of this position is the investigation of violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18, U.S. Code to include allegations of criminal activity, terroristic activity, and threats or unusual direction of interests against Members of Congress and other statutory protectees of Congress that occur in the jurisdiction of the USCP as defined by 2 USC § 1966(a) & (f).

Assignment to the Sections within the Investigations Division will be based on:

1) Needs of the Division
2) Placement on the ranked list based on all phases of the selection process
3) Applicant preference

If an applicant declines the assignment to the Section offered, they will be removed from the active selection list.

An Investigations Division Special Agent, will:

Investigate criminal and terroristic activity involving violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18, U.S. Code;

Collect, evaluate, interpret, and disseminate information related to the mission of the Investigations Division;

Prepare and disseminate written reports including reports of investigation, various investigative assessments, and investigations bulletins;

Perform a full range of comprehensive investigative functions to include planning, organizing, fact-finding, and reporting results on cases ranging from routine to highly complex;

Perform protective intelligence operations, coordinating investigative and operational efforts with other USCP sworn employees and outside agency officials;

Serve as a liaison with local, state, and Federal law enforcement agencies;

Conduct surveillance, surveillance detection, and counter-surveillance operations; and

Represent the USCP during investigative and law enforcement meetings.

Note: More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. The selection list 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).

This position is located within the Operational Services Bureau, Hazardous Incident Response Division, Hazardous Devices Section. The Hazardous Devices Section (HDS) provides specialized response capabilities to the Department on a daily basis for events that require heightened protective security measures. In support of the USCP mission, HDS is responsible for ensuring that designated security areas are free of hazardous devices. HDS' primary goal is to provide a safe environment for Members of Congress, staff, and visitors, free from explosive hazardous materials or devices. This mission requires extensive specialized training and equipment; a variety of daily sweeps and inspections throughout the Capitol Complex; and the capability to respond.

HDS Sergeant:

Provides leadership during events requiring heightened protective security measures. Leads a Section and teams of bomb technicians during suspected/confirmed improvised explosives devices (IEDs) and/or weapons of mass destruction. Conducts security surveys and completes plans of action for CODELs and Special Events. Works rotating shifts as assigned by the Division Commander to properly oversee operations and manage day-to-day scheduling and activities. Evaluates intelligence information on trends in IEDs. Performs other duties and projects assigned by the HDS Lieutenant.

Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members and provides an effective example of leadership; provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members to foster an inclusive team environment. Recommends or approves appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. 

The results of this vacancy announcement selection process will be used to fill positions within the HDS. Candidates that are selected, are expected to remain on the unit a minimum of 5 years, from graduation from the Hazardous Device Basic School, unless promoted during this time. 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.

This position is located in the Operational Services Bureau, Special Operations Division (SOD), United States Capitol Police (USCP).  Serves as an Operations Support Assistant at the Division level within a Bureau or an Office. Performs a broad range of technical and administrative office support work and services to support sworn and civilian staff. Provides human resources support services, automation/computer support, records maintenance, report/information consolidation and similar functions.  Performs a range of support operational activities including monitoring and analyzing workflow issues and projects in consultation with supervisors and/or senior officials. Performs other official duties as assigned. Due to the nature of a police force and emergency operations, civilians may be called upon to perform emergency operations duties outside the realm of their expertise.  Other duties as assigned may vary significantly from the primary duties of the position, and the incumbent as a Federal law enforcement agency employee must be fully aware of this possibility.

At the CP-05/GS-07 level, the duties include: Working closely with management in a developmental capacity by performing assignments and completing trainings, both of which are aimed to prepare the incumbent to gain the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the duties at the higher grade level.

Establishes effective working relationships with officials, officers, and civilian personnel.  May attend roll calls with the officers.  Actively assist officers with various administrative requests.  Fields phone calls from other divisions, agencies, vendors, and the public.

Utilizes personal computer/office automation systems including word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and/or other software packages to prepare reports, graphs, charts, etc.  May provide basic service/maintenance of office equipment such as copiers and facsimile machines by replacing paper, toner cartridges, etc., and provide staff and officers with basic computer assistance such as basic knowledge of word processing or spreadsheet software.

Reviews documents for grammar, format, and spelling. Reads incoming correspondence, publications, regulations, court notifications and subpoenas, and directives that may affect the organization and assigned officers.  Organizes and maintain office files and prepare older files for digital archiving. 

At the full performance level of CP-06/GS-08, the duties include:

Prepares, maintains, and certifies automated Time and Attendance reports and monitors leave balances using the WorkBrain system.  Provides assistance and/or information to officials and officers with overtime requests, leave requests, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applications, Paid Parental applications, pay certification, payroll corrections, workers' compensation paperwork, requests for advance leave, requests for leave without pay, and similar services as requested. Serves as the organization's liaison for office support services.

Organizes and maintains office files, records, manuals and related materials in accordance with established policies and procedures. Plans and coordinates extensive office support services for specialized or unique program or office needs. Responds to inquiries and requests for assistance on administrative problems. Maintains procurement files and databases in accordance with Federal regulations and agency directives.

Establishes control records on incoming correspondence and action documents, following up on work in progress to ensure timely action. Reads incoming correspondence, publications, regulations, court notifications and subpoenas, and directives that may affect the organization and assigned officers. Reviews documents requiring coordination by the supervisor for conformance with regulations, grammar, format, and special policies of the organization.  Uses a database to obtain a document tracking number to log out documents to various offices.

Assists in the preparation of requests for procurement, training, travel authorizations, travel vouchers, reimbursements, and other forms as needed, using applicable automated systems.