Deputy Chief Job in Washington, DC

Vacancy No. req624 Department U.S. Capitol Police
Salary $175,503.00 to $225,414.00 Grade 16 to 16
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/9/2025 Close Date 8/14/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Washington, DC


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

: Only current USCP Inspectors. Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: USCP Careers

Duties

The Deputy Chief reports to an Assistant Chief of Police (ACOP) or the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and is responsible for directing and managing Bureau operations to ensure the protection and security of members of Congress, congressional staff and visitors, and the continuation of government.  All command officials are expected to work together as a team, demonstrating a strong commitment to the mission of the USCP.

Serves as the primary Department advisor on various programs and events. Counsels senior management staff and officials at multiple levels of the USCP and senior staff at other federal, state, and local government agencies on agency matters. Advises on the appropriate methods and techniques to use in order to achieve program goals and objectives.
Administers and manages Department-wide policies and plans that guide daily operations, assessing threats and risks, estimating resource needs, and charting future Department strategies.

Leads a diverse workforce of law enforcement officers and civilians towards successful achievement of the Department's vision, mission, and goals. Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Develops a work environment where workforce diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the Department.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers and various stakeholders, including Members of Congress and their staff, and high-level individuals from other legislative and executive agencies. Maintains effective communication with the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, the Committee on House Administration, and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, in coordination with the ACOP/CAO.

Oversees strategic planning, programming, and budgeting-executing resources (human, financial, material, and information) with a demonstrated understanding of the concepts of resource/cost/risk management within a business environment.

Promotes the spirit and practice of diversity and equal employment opportunity programs, ensuring that the commitment to equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, and national origin is carried forward in all aspects of human resources management.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

o Must be a current USCP Inspector and meet the qualification requirements. o Must complete a one-year probationary period. o Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI level clearance. o Must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.

Qualifications

All USCP Inspectors who meet the following qualifications are eligible to apply.

1. Candidates must not have been in a non-duty status for more than 30 consecutive days in the past 12 months prior to the closing date of this announcement, 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)).

2. Candidates must not have any Department documentation that specifically limits their eligibility to participate in the promotional process by the close of the vacancy announcement.

To receive consideration for this position, you must attach your resume, the Assessment Questionnaire, and the narrative responses addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) with your on-line application by the closing date of this announcement. The narrative responses should be no more than two pages per question, for a total of 14 pages. Attach your responses in a separate document and upload it into the on-line application system.
Mandatory Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): All applicants must submit a written narrative in response to the following ECQs. Each ECQ should contain at least two examples describing your significant experiences, accomplishments, and results. Responses to ECQs must not exceed 10 pages. Applicants should prepare the ECQs in a Word document and upload it into the application system. The definitions of the ECQs and their underlying competencies can be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/

1. Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organization goals. Inherent to the ECQ is the ability to establish an organization vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
2. Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilities cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
3. Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
4. Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
5. Building Coalitions: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs): All applicants must submit a written narrative response to the following MTQs. Please give examples and explain how often you used your skills, the complexity of the knowledge possessed, the level of people you interacted with, the sensitivity of the issues you handled, etc. Responses to the MTQs must not exceed four pages.

1. Describe your experience in successfully leading, managing and directing a technical or operational organization with a varied and complex mission. Include experience in organizational administration, oversight of subordinate programs and leaders, and coordination and interaction of activities with a wide variety of partners and stakeholders.
2. Describe your experience in evaluating and implementing organizational law enforcement policies and programs that improved the operations of your command or unit.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement. A bachelor's degree and/or a master's degree is preferred, preferably in a law enforcement related field.

Additional information

Applications and supporting documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. The selection list will be active for consideration for a period of one year from the date of the approval of the first promotion by the Chief of Police. An applicant must maintain eligibility to participate in the process throughout the list eligibility. An applicant may request to be removed from consideration by sending a written request to the Office of Human Resources. The promotional process may be revised at the discretion of the Chief of Police consistent with applicable law, rule, and regulation. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions. This position is not included in a collective bargaining unit.

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.

The Interview Panel will review materials submitted by the eligible applicants as well as applicant background, experience, and employment history, including Inspector General audits, investigations, disciplinary history, and resume. The Interview Panel will interview eligible applicants and score them on their responses to each interview question. Based on the interview scores and its review of all materials listed above, the Interview Panel will provide recommendations to the Chief of Police for consideration. The Chief of Police will make final promotional decisions based on the recommendations of the Interview Panel, and an independent review of the eligible applicants' documentation/information. The Chief of Police may, at the Chief of Police’s discretion, not select a candidate for reasons such as: 1. Substandard performance; 2. Serious sustained misconduct; and/or 3. Pending investigatory and/or disciplinary matters as identified by the Office of Professional Responsibility. All aspects of the process are subject to the Department's legal review. All final recommendations are subject to final approval of the Chief of Police.

Required Documents

1. Resume. Your resume should include a full description of your executive-level job duties as well as dates (mm/yr) of employment. Include any executive-level law enforcement training and development activities. 2. Assessment Questionnaire: Select and submit answers to the items in the Assessment Questionnaire. 3. Executive Core Qualifications Statement (no more than two pages per qualification for a total of 10 pages). 4. Mandatory Technical Qualifications (no more than two pages per technical qualification for a total of four pages). It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and required documentation are submitted prior to the closing date of this announcement. If you do not attach the required documentation, you will be ineligible for this announcement. 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.

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 and 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.

Agency contact information

Address
Office of Human Resources
119 D Street NE
Washington, DC 20510

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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