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 Emergency Response Division (CERD), Operational Services Bureau (OSB). CERD provides specialized response capabilities for events that require heightened protective measures. As a CERD Technician, you will: o Perform tactical operations to safeguard Members of Congress, employees, and visitors to the U.S. Capitol Grounds and facilities and to safeguard against damage, terrorist activity, and/or theft. o Perform law enforcement and emergency response activities that require quick assessment of conditions and elements. o Make determinations between established alternatives such as the kinds of action to take and the level of force to use. o Provide tactical coverage during emergency situations. The results of this vacancy announcement selection process will be used to fill positions within the OSB-CERD. 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.

Qualifications

All applicants must meet the following eligibility factors in order to be considered for the position of CERD Technician: 1. Must be a USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant and must have attained the rank of Private with Training and have completed the FTO program by the closing date of this announcement. 2. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the selection date. 3. Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. REAL ID driver's license. 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 be able to take part in the USCP Respiratory Protection Program. 6. Must be available to work flexible working hours, as well as extended hours. 7. Must be able to travel to attend training and support USCP protective operations. 8. Must be able to travel on commercial, military, and private airplanes; boats; helicopters; trains; buses; and automobiles. 9. To obtain the rank of Technician, candidate must have attained the rank of Private First Class (PFC) and must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period upon assignment to CERD.

Education

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.