Police Officer (Special Operations Division)

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

The applicants selected for this position serve as Special Operations Division (SOD) Police Officers under the direction of the Operational Services Bureau, providing police and security services for the United States Capitol Grounds and other areas as directed. The SOD is divided into patrol sections that are responsible for providing police services during specified tours of duty on a 24-hour basis and security services designed to protect the Congress, its employees and visitors, and property under the jurisdiction of the Congress from all threats posed by criminal activity or civil disorder. Responsibilities include protection of life and property, maintaining public order, and enforcing laws and regulations within Capitol Grounds and the District of Columbia. Duties typically include responding to emergencies and calls for service, reporting of offenses incidents and traffic collisions, preventing and investigating crime, conducting proactive patrols to deter unlawful and suspicious activity, conducting directed patrols of members residences, providing motorcade and escorts within the National Capital Region, assisting community members in need, and taking appropriate action to uphold public safety. Note: Multiple vacancies exist. The number of SOD positions will be determined by the needs of the Department.

Qualifications

1. Must be a sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant and have successfully completed the probationary period.Must have attained the rank of Private with Training by the closing date of this announcement. 2. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the date of selection. 3. Must be in a full and unrestricted duty status to attend, participate, and successfully complete all required training courses related to this position as of the date of selection. 4. Must be available to work flexible hours, rotating shifts, and possible midnight assignments. 5. Must successfully complete the SOD Field Training Program. 6. Must successfully complete and maintain certifications for any long gun training (M4 rifle qualification).

Education

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