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.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Navigate to the following url to apply to this job: USCP Careers
Duties
This position is located in the Special Operations Division (SOD), Operational Services Bureau (OSB), and Office of the Assistant Chief of Police for Uniformed Operations. OSB provides specialized and emergency response to support the Department's operational needs. This is accomplished in the form of specialized training, enforcement, coordination, planning, equipment, and response policy development. The Crime Scene Evidence Specialist position is responsible for responding to and assuming control of crime scenes located throughout the Capitol Grounds and its extended jurisdiction in order to photograph, sketch, record, collect, and preserve all items of evidentiary value. Receives logs, secures, tracks and disposes of physical evidence collected during criminal investigations using automated evidence management systems. Maintains chain of custody; protects and preserves the integrity of evidence to ensure it is not compromised, damaged or altered, ensures that only authorized individuals have access to scenes, evidence and other secure laboratory areas. Advises other units on proper evidence handling and security procedures. Locates, develops, preserves, analyzes and compares fingerprints, palm prints, footprints, footwear, and tire track impressions both at the scene and in the laboratory using photography, powders and chemical processes. Uses and maintains automated systems to record and sketch scenes to include the location of evidence. Maintains all notes, reports, documents, sketches, photographs and other digital media related to the scene. Enters and searches latent print evidence in the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) and Next Generation Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NGI). Performs the full range of crime scene processing functions at scenes within the United States Capitol Grounds and its extended jurisdiction. Processes scenes associated with person and property crimes to include stolen vehicles, motor vehicle accidents, burglaries, thefts, robberies and assaults. Uses special handling and safety precautions in the collection of weapons, vehicles, chemical agents, narcotics, explosive/pyrotechnics material, hazardous/biohazard materials (to include poisonous, corrosive, and highly combustible materials, blood, body secretions, etc.) in order to minimize risks and reduce the potential of exposure.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen.
Successful completion of a Background Investigation is required.
Must complete a one-year probationary period.
Must have Direct Deposit.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug-screening test.
Shift work is required.
Must complete all required training.
Must work rotating shifts during training and be available for any shift.
Must be willing and able to work nights, weekends and holidays.
Must wear a USCP-issued civilian uniform while working in an on-duty status.
Must have a current Crime Scene IAI Certification.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. For the CP-07 level, you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the CP-06/GS-08 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes the knowledge and performance of the following duties: 1) Analyzing and evaluating conditions related to various crime scenes; 2) Applying appropriate collection methods and a variety of standard techniques/procedures; 3) Exercising judgment and understanding on how to collect and package various types of evidence; 4) Presenting written and verbal reports on evidence issues and 5) Experience in recording, searching, retrieving, analyzing and comparing fingerprints, palm prints, foot prints, footwear and tire impressions.
Substitution of Education for Experience: To qualify at the CP-7/GS-9 level, master’s, equivalent graduate degree, or Two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR Combination of Education and Experience: To qualify at the CP-7/GS-9 level, equivalent combinations of specialized experience and graduate level education may be used. *TRANSCRIPT(S) MUST BE PROVIDED IN ORDER TO QUALIFY WITH EDUCATION.* All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (Information on Qualification & Education are located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-dataoversight/classification-qualifications)
Education
If substituting education for experience applicants Master’s, equivalent graduate degree, or Two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
Current Crime Scene IAI Certification is required.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses, so that your experience can be evaluated properly.
We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
Failure to successfully pass a full field background investigation and all segments of the pre-employment evaluation process will result in disqualification from further consideration under this Vacancy Announcement.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
1. Your Resume: Resumes should include full description of job duties as well as dates (mm/yr) of employment.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable.
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Navigate to the following url to apply to this job: USCP Careers
1. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit Application button to submit your application package.
3. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
4. To verify that your application is complete, log into your account, select the job posting for this position. The page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and any correspondence the Department has sent related to this application.
5. Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application not being considered.
The complete application package must be submitted by 7:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration.
Next steps
After a review of your application materials is made, you will be notified of your eligibility status. If you are referred to the hiring official, you will receive further notification. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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