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
Inspector reports to a Deputy Chief or above, or a civilian Office Director,
and is responsible for directing and managing all Division operations to ensure
the protection and security of members of Congress, congressional staff and
visitors, and the continuation of government. As a commander, the Inspector has
the responsibility for leadership and supervision of all assigned
personnel. All command officials are expected to work together as a
team, demonstrating a strong commitment to the mission of the USCP.
Administers and manages Department-wide policies and plans that guide daily
operations, building methodologies for assessing threats and risks, assessing
training relative to mission needs, estimating resource needs, developing
response capabilities, and charting future Division strategies. In addition,
incumbent is responsible for budgets; the use of overtime; the assignment of
work; and developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships.
Leads a diverse workforce of law enforcement officers and civilians, many of
whom are represented by authorized bargaining units, 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 networks, builds alliances, and collaborates across boundaries to
build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. Identifies the internal
and external influences that impact the work of the Division and acts
accordingly to gain cooperation from others to obtain information and resources
critical to accomplishing goals.
Has overall responsibility, as well as delegated authority, for the oversight
and administration of broad, emerging, and/or critical agency programs or
operations. Primarily responsible for the direction and management of
large-scale Department programs and operations to efficiently achieve specified
goals and objectives. Evaluates current and proposed programs and operations
and recommends actions to initiate, modify, or discontinue projects as needed.
Provides Division guidance to all subordinates on an executive level and
partners with other Inspectors and Deputy, Office Directors, and civilian
managers in a variety of forums. Formulates objectives and priorities in
concert with their Bureau Commander. Implements plans, policies, and procedures
consistent with the short- and long-term interests of the Division; anticipates
and promotes the linkage between operational and administrative functions in
keeping with the strategic direction of the Division; and adheres to the
Strategic Plan of the Department and elements of the strategic Human Capital
Plan.
Develops and implements the Division's operational readiness plans and programs
in support of the Department's overall goals and objectives. Assumes or assigns
Incident Commander responsibilities as appropriate and integrates resources and
assets in resolving operational incidents at the most effective and efficient
level. Informs USCP senior leadership on operational and administrative
resource allocations and response capabilities.
Sets priorities, delegates work, and holds others accountable for high-quality,
timely, and cost-efficient results. Ensures compliance of all internal controls
for planning for and responding to emergency incidents as well as
administration of administrative activities within chain of command. Develops
and implements Continuation of Operations Plan (COOP) and Continuation of
Government (COG) procedures in support of the Department's goals and
objectives.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers and
various stakeholders, including Members of Congress and their staff, other
legislative and executive agencies, and distinguished members of the public.
Establishes and maintains close and cooperative working relationships with USCP
management and other agencies in order to advance the programs and objectives
of the USCP.
Provides leadership and management oversight for subordinate employees. Sets
performance goals through mentoring and effective communication. Provides
informal feedback and periodically evaluates staff on organizational
performance. Resolves informal complaints and grievances. Takes personnel
actions as necessary. Provides advice and counsel to staff members and
subordinate managers related to work and policy matters. Holds subordinates
accountable. Ensures that organization staff at all levels is trained with the
requisite requirements.
Promotes the spirit and practice of diversity and/or 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 Captain and meet the qualification requirements. o Must complete a one-year probationary period. o Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance. o Must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.
Qualifications
All
applicants must meet the following eligibility factors in order to be
considered for the position of Inspector:
1. Candidates must have completed 12 months of continuous time-in-rank as a
Captain prior to the closing date of this announcement.
2. 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)).
3. 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.
4. Must not be in restricted leave status as of the selection date.
5. Must be in full and unrestricted duty status as of the selection date,
unless otherwise authorized by law (e.g., performance of duty injury, FMLA, or
USERRA).
6. Must successfully complete the application and Assessment Questionnaire.
To receive consideration for this position, you must attach your resume, the Assessment
Questionnaire, and the narrative responses to the three mandatory questions
below 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 six pages. Attach your responses in a separate document and upload it
into the application system.
Mandatory
Questions:
1.
Describe how you align personnel and other resources to successfully accomplish
the USCP mission under your command, to include overtime management. Include
innovative methods you have employed to address mission requirements when
either personnel or other resources are limited.
2. Describe a complex operational initiative that you are responsible for
leading and directing that required internal and external entities. Include
specific examples that describe your collaboration with other organizational units
within the Department and with outside law enforcement partners.
3. Describe how you have implemented a change within an area of command.
Include an explanation of what prompted you to make the change; the process you
utilized to ensure the change was successful; how you addressed issues of staff
that did not appear to support the change; and the steps you took to ensure
inclusivity in the new process.
It
is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation
are submitted prior to the closing date.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement. A bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree is preferred, preferably in a law enforcement related field.
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 any Inspector General audits, investigations, disciplinary history, and resume. The Interview Panel will interview the eligible applicants and score them on their responses to each interview question. Based on the interview scores and its review of all materials outlined 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.
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
1. Once the on-line application is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. 2. The OHR will review the on-line application to determine eligibility to participate in the promotional process and notify you of your eligibility status. 3. Eligible applicants will be contacted by the OHR to schedule interviews. 4. Following interviews and the review of applicant documentation/information, the Interview Panel will make promotion recommendations to the Chief of Police for consideration.