Duties
This position is located in the Office of Chief Administrative Officer, Office of Background
Investigations and Credentialing, United States Capitol Police.
Conducts investigations requiring
a high degree of skill for varied personnel security investigations and works to ensure suitability for employment.
Gathers background data, interviews the subject and drafts a report on finding for investigative
cases. Prepares a wide variety
of complex documents that include
formal analyses and findings for resolving highly difficult investigative
cases.
Plans cases independently and works out arrangements with interviewees to perform substantial analysis of a wide range of records
and documents to determine employment suitability.
Conducts background investigations to
resolve all material issues in a case and to establish the background,
reputation, character, suitability, or qualifications of the subject under
investigation.
Performs
record searches at police agencies, courthouses, educational
institutions, financial institutions, places of employment, leasing offices, and through other databases.
Conducts background investigations to resolve
all material issues in a case and to establish
the background, reputation,
character, suitability, or qualifications of the subject under
investigation. Prepares a wide variety of complex documents that include formal analyses and findings for
resolving highly difficult personnel investigative cases.
Conducts
investigations and documents the results to determine if a particular case is supported by sufficient
evidence to provide a basis of rejection for employment. Prepares memoranda and reports summarizing the evidence, investigative results, and
recommendations for disposition of each case.
Reviews
all investigative material (e.g., reports, testimony, examination results, records, and other documents) for accuracy and completeness and to ensure
all concerns have been resolved or supported by fact.
Participates
in the development of new investigation
plans, schedules, or methods to accommodate changing program requirements. Identifies objectives
based on an analysis of interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of substantive programs. Determines approach
to achieve objectives, identifies specific steps, and decides on meetings, information, and other input.
Assists
in developing, organizing, and implementing functional short- and long-range plans. Estimates resources required. Revises program operations for consistency with
strategies and program emphasis.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
Must complete a one-year probationary period.
Must possess or be able to obtain a top-secret clearance.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.
For the CP-10/GS-12: Incumbent must have at least 52 weeks of specialized
experience at or equivalent to the CP-09/GS-11 grade level.
Specialized
experience consists of:
(1) Experience consolidating allegedly different facts, events, and other types of investigative materials and resolving conflicts in facts or evidence;
(2) Experience developing information on sensitive issues through further fact-finding to support an administrative decision within criteria established by applicable laws, rules or regulations; and
(3) Extensive knowledge of investigative
techniques used in planning and conducting investigations when the results are
used to make or invoke administrative judgements on employment.
All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
(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: 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.