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
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: <a href="https://uscp.csodfed.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=uscp&source=USA">USCP Careers</a>
Duties
This position is located within the USCP,
Assistant Chief of Police for Uniformed Operations, Operational Services Bureau
(OSB), Hazardous Incident Response Division (HIRD), Hazardous Materials
Response Team (HMRT).
Duties
Lead a comprehensive and fully operational Chemical, Biological, Radiological,
Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) Incident Response Program by responding to
threats and conducting consequence
management operations through investigation, mitigation, evacuation, and
personnel decontamination. Manage the USCP Hazardous Materials Response Team,
providing emergency response "Life Saving" services. Plan and monitor
the hazardous materials response program, including logistics, budget, and
acquisition functions. Develop policies and procedures, organize
operations, perform emergency operations and analysis, and provide
recommendations regarding prevention, intervention, and mitigation of hazardous
materials incidents.
Supervise specialists who provide training that focuses on development of the
knowledge and skills of hazardous materials and emergency medical responders.
Govern the work that involves design, development, delivery, documentation and
assessment of training programs pertaining to hazardous materials incident
response and recovery by the HMRT staff.
Oversee the Department’s Emergency Medical Response element, guiding the
administration and management of training programs for sworn employees to serve
as certified emergency medical responders. Serve as agency liaison with partner
entities to ensure compliance with established agreements, procedures, and
training required for the emergency medical program.
Serve as the Department’s Respiratory Protection Program (RPP) Administrator
responsible for the execution, enforcement, and maintenance of the RPP.
Ensure appropriate medical surveillance, recordkeeping, respirator selection,
training, and fit testing for all employees requiring respiratory protection equipment.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must meet the minimum entry age of 21 years old.
• Must not have reached age 37 at the time of appointment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID U.S. Driver's license. • Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Security Clearance.
• Must successfully pass a medical evaluation which will be required annually.
• Must successfully complete background investigation.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period.
• Must possess the following certifications accredited by the National Professional Qualifications System Standard (NPQS) or the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC): o Hazardous Materials Technician o Hazardous Materials Officer o Hazardous Materials Safety Officer o Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
• Must possess the following certifications: o ICS 100, 200, 300, 400
• Must possess and maintain one of the following at the National Registry level: o Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) o Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (NRAEMT) o Paramedic (NRP)
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or
experience requirements described below.
Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent
to the CP-11 (GS-13) grade level that was in or directly related to the line of
work of the position to be filled.
Such specialized experience includes operating a fully comprehensive hazardous
materials intervention, prevention and control program; carrying out extensive
contingency plans for containment and evacuation; and/or conducting prevention
training designed to eliminate unsafe acts or conditions resulting from CBRNE
and WMD incidents.
Applicants must also possess Hazardous Materials (HM) Technician, HM Officer,
HM Safety Officer, and HM Incident Commander certifications accredited by
either the National Professional Qualifications System Standard (NPQS) or the
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and be able to
display and apply knowledge and training from the certification.
Applicants must also possess one of the following: National Registry of
Emergency Medical Technicians certifications; EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic.
(Information
on Qualification & Education is located at the following link:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/).
Education
There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.
Additional information
Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP:
As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP.
Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment.
Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification.
Selective Service Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/verify/
Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their criminal history record.
Background Investigation -- Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions, may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
Evaluation Factors:
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: Effective September 27, 2025, resume page limit is two (2) pages and should include a description of related job duties as well as dates of employment (mm/yy). Margins cannot be smaller than .5 all around and the font no smaller than 11-point. 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 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.
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.
Please note that if you are not selected for this position, the USCP may not be able to provide specific feedback or disclose the reasons for your disqualification, due to confidentiality and legal considerations related to the hiring process.