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
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
Clarification from the agency
Only current USCP sworn employees. 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
As a
Police Officer (Emergency Operations Specialist), you will:
Maintain
situational awareness of events, incidents, and criminal activity as they
relate to the USCP operation or involving USCP personnel. Monitor all
radio calls for law enforcement services, activities and emergencies.
Monitor closed circuit cameras. Monitor National Capital Region (NCR)
airspace and work with interagency partners at the NCR Coordination Center
to identify potential airspace security threats. Maintain knowledge of the
current location of all congressional leadership. Make notifications to
the Chief of Police, Assistant Chiefs of Police, Duty Deputy, and
representatives from the House and Senate Sergeants at Arms as well as the
Architect of the Capitol, when necessary. Ensure requests for assistance from
outside agencies are handled according to Department policies and
procedures.
Perform
the following tasks, in addition to the above, during critical
incidents/special events:
Ensure
life safety notifications are made in accordance with the Command Center's
Notification Matrix, or at the direction of the Watch Commander. Initiate
appropriate actions in accordance with the critical response plans for Air
Condition and chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear events.
Establish the teleconference bridge to facilitate communications and
situational awareness between units in the field, Command Center,
Communications, and USCP Command Staff. Assist Incident Commanders, as
appropriate. Notify and coordinate with congressional stakeholders,
outside law enforcement, and other agencies, as needed by the Incident
Commander. Facilitate the response of the Department and outside resources
as requested/needed by the Incident Commander. Document actions taken by
the Department.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a current USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant. At a minimum, must have attained the rank of Private with Training and must have completed USCP probationary period by the closing date of this announcement. Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID U.S. driver's license. Work will be within the District of Columbia commuting area. However, work assignments to remote locations such as Manassas, Virginia, may be required on an as needed basis. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. Must be able to work at off-site locations after security clearance is obtained.
Qualifications
All
applicants must meet the following eligibility factors in order to be
considered for the position of Police Officer (Emergency Operations
Specialist):
Must be a
USCP sworn employee below the rank of Sergeant. Must have attained the rank of
Private with Training and must have completed USCP probationary period by the
closing date of this announcement.
Must
satisfactorily complete all job-related training to include the Command Center
Field Training Officer (FTO) Program.
Must
maintain all required job-related certifications.
Must be
able to maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
Must be
able to work at off-site locations after security clearance is obtained.
Must
complete a one-year probationary period upon completion of the Command Center
FTO program.
Must be in
full and unrestricted duty status as of the selection date.
Must
possess and maintain a valid REAL ID U.S. driver's license.
Education
There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.
Additional information
Applications and supporting documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions. This position is not included in a collective bargaining unit. Note: Multiple vacancies exist. The number of Police Officer (Emergency Operations Specialist) positions will be determined by the needs of the Department. The selection list will be active for a period of one (1) year from the date of approval of the selection memorandum. An applicant may request to be removed from consideration by sending a written request to the Office of Human Resources (OHR).
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.
The following selection process will be used to further assess candidates who have met the initial eligibility factors. Candidates must qualify under each phase to be considered in subsequent phases. Phase I: Initial Qualification - the OHR will conduct an eligibility factor review as outlined in this vacancy. In consultation with the OHR, a review of all candidates' unscheduled leave and resumes will be conducted by an appointed assessment panel. Phase II: KSA Assessment - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities will be evaluated by an appointed assessment panel. • Ability to work in a stressful environment with attention to detail. • Ability to analyze urgent situations quickly and objectively and take the appropriate course of action. • Ability to complete reports concisely and cogently, and to compose effective narratives. Phase III: Structured Interview - Candidates eligible for Phase III will be scheduled for an oral interview. Results of this selection process will be used to recommend candidates to the hiring manager, who is the final selecting official. The OHR will conduct a disciplinary action review to determine if there are pending disciplinary matters, which will be made known to the selecting official. Prior to making a selection, the selecting official will review any available Department documents, to include application documents and each candidate's complete career disciplinary record, and results of selection process phases, and may, at their discretion, conduct interviews with all recommended candidates, if necessary. The selecting official may, at their discretion, not select a recommended candidate for reasons such as: 1. Substandard performance; 2. Serious sustained misconduct; and/or 3. Pending investigatory and/or disciplinary matters internally or externally. All aspects of the process are subject to the Department's legal review. All recommendations are subject to final approval of the Chief of Police.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit a copy of the following documents by uploading and attaching the documents with their on-line application.
1. Resume.
2. Current valid REAL ID U.S. driver's license. Ensure that your resume reflects your relevant USCP and prior work history and any training or education.
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.
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
Applicants will be notified via internal USCP e-mail of their status at the conclusion of each phase of the selection process described in this vacancy announcement.