Duties
This
position is located in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, Office
of Background Investigations and Credentialing (OBIC), Badging and
Credentialing Division.
OBIC is
responsible for conducting pre-employment background investigations, sworn
recruitment and outreach, issuing building access cards, issuing active and
retired credentials, and supporting US Capitol Police (USCP) stakeholders by
conducting criminal records checks on employees and members of the
Congressional community.
Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:
Provides administrative and technical supervision to a staff responsible for
authorizing access to government facilities and for performing fingerprinting
and badging functions. Plans and schedules work assignments based on priorities
and work requirements.
Evaluates
work performance; hears and resolves complaints and recommends disciplinary
actions. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees.
Serves as
the agency expert, focal point, and advisor for managing the overall personnel
security program activities to include granting or denying persons access to
USCP facilities and grounds.
Participates
and/or leads security-related projects. Oversees and develops project
requirements, identifies resources, coordinates work activities with entities
internal and external to the USCP, and monitors related work efforts.
Analyzes,
evaluates, and researches security trends, innovations, best practices,
obstacles, lessons learned, and results to improve security access and safety
in the work environment.
Interprets
regulatory requirements and policies, consults with and keeps the supervisor
informed of progress on sensitive or potentially controversial issues that may
arise.
Develops,
implements, and monitors personnel security-related policies, instructions,
procedures, control systems, and methods. Provides oversight of functions and
activities such as document marking, safeguarding, and use; personnel access
controls; need-to-know criteria; physical storage and control; security
education; as well as the transmission, transferal, reproduction, downgrading
and destroying of information.
Utilizes
specialized databases and systems to access and analyze background
investigation information, documents findings accurately, and maintains case
files.
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 6:59 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 United States Capitol Police 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.