Duties
This position is located within the Investigations
Division (ID) of the Protective Services Bureau (PSB). ID is responsible for
investigating criminal activity occurring on U.S. Capitol Grounds; collecting
information to determine the potential for criminal activity; assessing threats
to the legislative branch, statutory protectees, congressional facilities, congressional
employees and the visiting public; monitoring and coordinating investigations
affecting the legislative branch with local, state, and other Federal agencies;
and exchanging information and intelligence with other governmental agencies.
The applicant selected to fill this position will serve as a Supervisory
Special Agent in any of its three sections: Threat Assessment Section (TAS),
Criminal Investigations Section (CIS), Protective Intelligence Operations
Center (PIOC).
As an Investigations Division Supervisory Special Agent, you will:
Supervise assigned
subordinates, to include; conducting personnel counseling, development, and
mentoring; conducting observation, communication and documentation of
performance and conduct; taking appropriate commendation or corrective action;
conducting and writing performance evaluations; and scheduling appropriate
and/or required training and development opportunities.
Provide oversight and
instruction to agents for the purpose of conducting investigative operations,
and to provide congressional protection through investigative measures. Monitor
adherence to policies, procedures and protocols of assigned personnel and
evaluate operational effectiveness.
Investigate criminal
activity involving violations of the D.C. Code and Title 18, U.S. Code;
Collect, evaluate, interpret, and disseminate information related to the
mission of the ID; prepare and disseminate written reports including reports of
investigation, various investigative assessments, and investigations
bulletins; perform a full range of comprehensive investigative functions
to include planning, organizing, fact-finding, and reporting results on cases
ranging from routine to highly complex; perform protective intelligence
operations, coordinating investigative and operational efforts with other USCP
sworn officers and outside agency officials; serve as a liaison with
local, state, and Federal law enforcement agencies; conduct surveillance,
surveillance detection, and counter surveillance operations; and represent
the USCP during investigative and law enforcement meetings.
Note: More than one
selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. The selection list for
this vacancy announcement will be active for a period of 12 months 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).
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Must be a current USCP Officer below the rank of Lieutenant and have attained the rank of Sergeant by the closing date of this announcement. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID U.S. driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued travel card. Must be available to work flexible and/or additional hours and travel on short notice.
Qualifications
1. Must be a current
USCP Officer below the rank of Lieutenant and have attained the rank of
Sergeant by the closing date of this announcement.
2. Must possess and
maintain a valid REAL ID U.S. driver's license.
License status and driving record will be checked as a part of the application
process.
3. Must not be in
restricted leave status as of the closing date of this announcement.
4. Must not have a
sustained CP-535, Request for Disciplinary Action, within the previous 12
months of this announcement closing date.
5. Must be in full and
unrestricted duty status to attend, participate, and successfully complete all
required training courses related to this position as of the date of selection
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)).
6. Must be available to
work flexible and/or additional hours and travel on short notice.
Education
There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.
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.
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 and resumes will be evaluated by an appointed review panel. - Knowledge of the laws, regulations, practices, and procedures of law enforcement and police work. - Ability to complete reports concisely, cogently, and compose effective narratives. - Ability to evaluate the data obtained from multiple sources, databases or Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, or PowerPoint) to support investigative activities. -Ability to work independently with limited supervision. 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 investigatory and/or disciplinary matters, which will be made known to the selecting official. Prior to making his/her selection, the selecting official shall review any available Department documents, to include application documents and each candidate’s complete career disciplinary record, results of selection process phases, and may, at their discretion, conduct interviews if necessary, with all recommended candidates. 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 final recommendations are subject to final approval of the Chief of Police.
How to Apply
Navigate to the following URL to apply to this job: https://uscp.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=uscp&source=USA 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.