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Clarification from the agency
This announcement is open to retired United States Capitol Police and other FERS or CSRS retirees who are eligible for re-employment as a Federal annuitant and Federal law enforcement officer. Applicants must have successfully passed the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) , USCP Basic Agent Training Program (BATP), or equivalent training program from the FBI, DEA, or U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
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Duties
This announcement will remain open until the positions are filled.
Successful applicants re-employed with the dual compensation offset waiver
granted by the USCP are able to earn their full salary and their full annuity
without penalty.
Dual compensation offset waiver for Approved Rehires
Work full time
Maximum age limit (under 58 at the time of appointment)
Receive overtime
Earn full annuity and full salary
Earn annual leave and sick leave
Term appointment up to 4 years
This position is located within the Intelligence Services Bureau (ISB),
Intelligence Operations Division (IOD). ISB gathers and disseminates
intelligence to the USCP workforce and external partners in support of the
protection of Members of Congress and the Capitol Complex, while also
supporting investigative efforts through participation on various law
enforcement task forces. Specialty units under IOD utilize investigative and
all-source intelligence techniques to identify and mitigate domestic and
international security risks to the U.S. Capitol, Members of Congress, congressional
facilities, congressional employees, United States Capitol Police (USCP), and
the visiting public.
A USCP Special Agent (SA) within ISB performs a full range of protective and
investigative functions. SAs assigned to IOD lead counterterrorism,
suspicious activity, counterintelligence, and cyber threat investigations in
accordance with D.C. Code and Title 18 of the U.S. Code as defined by 2 USC §
1966(a) & (f) to ensure the congressional community’s security concerns are
represented. SAs assigned to IOD are also responsible for conducting a range of
protective intelligence operations.
Duties include but are not limited to:
IOD Special Agents –
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; conducting protective intelligence operations, to
include coordinating investigative and operational efforts with sworn law
enforcement officers and partner agency officials; and conducting surveillance
and countersurveillance operations. Serve legal processes to include arrest and
search warrants and work with judicial officials for prosecution. Assist in the
protection of congressional leadership, including domestic and international
travel, through on-the-ground protective intelligence operations. Conduct
vulnerability assessments in support of congressional protection efforts and provide
protective coverage for congressional events.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
You must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Your completed application and required documents must be submitted by the closing date of this vacancy announcement to receive further consideration. Your online application and answers to the attached assessment questionnaire will be reviewed and evaluated. As a result of this initial review, qualified applicants will be required to submit additional biographical information and supporting documents. A list of these documents will be provided to you during the selection process. For further consideration, qualified candidates will be required to submit an Authorization for Release form and additional information via a Personal History Statement (PHS) for further pre-employment screening. The information provided, along with a review of a candidate's credit, criminal history, and their driving record, will be reviewed. ESOPH is an automated system used by investigators to efficiently manage background investigations. Candidates will receive an e-mail from ESOPH, where they will be instructed to provide their PHS.
Qualifications
Must have completed the FLETC Criminal Investigator Training Program
(CITP) or USCP Basic Agent Training Program (BATP) or equivalent training
program from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Drug Enforcement Agency
(DEA) or U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Certificate or FLETC transcript must
be included with application.
If you need a copy of your FLETC transcript, you can request it by emailing
fletc-transcripts@dhs.gov, calling (912) 267-2457, or visiting the following URL:
https://www.fletc.gov/request-your-transcript.
Must possess a minimum of five years of experience in an 1811 series at
time of application. This requirement is waived for prior USCP employees.
Initial Assessment Phase
Following the pre-employment screening, candidates may be invited to
participate in the Initial Assessment Phase of the USCP hiring process, all
facets of which will be conducted virtually at a location of their choice. This
phase consists of an Orientation. It provides the applicant with an overview of
the USCP and its hiring process.
Examination Phase
The Examination Phase consists of psychological, medical and polygraph
examinations. This will be a candidate’s first required visit to our office in
Washington, D.C. during the hiring process. Efforts will be made to schedule
these examinations consecutively to eliminate return visits to complete the
examinations.
?Psychological – Candidates complete a battery of psychological
assessments and a clinical interview. The psychological examination will last
approximately four to six hours. Candidates are encouraged to be well-rested
and eat prior to the examination.
The psychological exam will occur online and require the use of a desktop or
laptop computer, camera, and microphone.
?Medical - The medical examination will determine if a candidate is medically
qualified to perform the functional requirements of the job. Candidates
will be required to fast (abstain from food) prior to the medical examination.
?Polygraph – The polygraph examination is used to confirm information obtained
through the selection process.
USCP sworn employees who retired no more than 12 months prior to the date
of application for a reemployed annuitant position will be waived from
completing the medical, psychological, and polygraph examinations.
Background Investigation
The final phase of the selection process requires candidates to undergo a full
background investigation that will include a thorough review and verification
of the candidate's employment history; employer, residential, and personal
references; in depth criminal and credit history; and academic records.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must meet position age requirements.
Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID U.S. driver's license.
Must show evidence of responsible driving in the last one year.
Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service.
Travel for hiring assessments and training is at applicant's expense.
Must successfully complete a full field background investigation.
Polygraph, medical assessment, criminal, credit, and tax check required.
Must successfully complete all required training.
Must successfully complete a probationary period.
Must have completed the FLETC CITP or USCP BATP or equivalent training program
from the FBI, DEA or U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Must be in a full and unrestricted duty status at the time of application and
at the time of appointment.
Candidates must meet the following requirements to be minimally qualified
for this position:
U.S. Citizenship -- Only United States citizens will receive
consideration. Qualified applicants will be required to provide proof of
citizenship early in the selection process. Naturalized citizens must be able
to participate and complete a holistic and verifiable background investigation
of their personal and professional background.
Age Requirements -- Applicants must not have reached 58 years of age at
the time of appointment, although waivers may apply.
Education -- High School diploma or GED certificate is required.
Valid Driver's License -- Applicants must possess a valid REAL ID U.S.
driver's license that has not been revoked or under suspension for the past one year.
Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal
history check of the past 10 years.
?A criminal history check will be performed on all qualified applicants.
?USCP Police Officers are required to possess a firearm and
ammunition. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of
domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition and are
ineligible for the position.
Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not
be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans.
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 FBI
for a check of the 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.
Education
High School diploma or GED certificate is required. Must have completed FLETC CITP, USCP BATP, or equivalent training program from the FBI, DEA, or U.S. Postal Inspection Service. Certificate or FLETC transcript must be included with application. If you need a copy of your FLETC transcript, you can request it by emailing fletc-transcripts@dhs.gov, calling (912) 267-2457, or visiting the following URL: https://www.fletc.gov/request-your-transcript.
Additional information
Benefits Highlights: The USCP offers a competitive starting salary of $147,928 with opportunities to earn overtime up to the maximum allowable pay rate. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision care, life and long-term care insurance, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program. A Student Loan Repayment Program Incentive up to $10,000 annually with a maximum of $80,000 per employee and is available, subject to budget availability. Previous creditable Federal service is used to determine the appropriate leave accrual category. Transit subsidy benefits for your commuting costs may be provided to you as a tax-free benefit. The USCP has several on-site state of the art fitness centers with access to personal trainer consultants and locker room facilities. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The USCP is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with applicable federal laws, rules, and regulations. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT: This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act provisions.
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.
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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 evaluation consists of the following: o Full Field Background Investigation o Medical Examination o Polygraph Examination o Psychological Examination. USCP sworn employees who retired no more than 12 months prior to the date of application for a reemployed annuitant position will be waived from completing the medical, psychological, and polygraph examinations. 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. Additional Job Requirements: Must successfully complete the 3-week Retired Annuitant Training Program for retention in the position. Firearm Proficiency - USCP Special Agents must be able to carry and maintain proficiency in the use of a firearm. Shift Work - The USCP operates 7 days per week and 24 hours per day. Special Agents will be required to work any assigned shift. Duty hours are subject to change to accommodate the needs of the Department. Applicants must be willing and able to work nights, weekends, and holidays. Probationary Period - This appointment requires the employee to complete a one-year probationary that begins on the first official day of on-boarding with the USCP and concludes one year later, inclusive of the successful completion of required training. During the probationary period, the employee's conduct and performance will be monitored to determine if the employee will be retained.
Required Documents
1) Resume; 2) Copy of FLETC CITP or USCP Basic Agent Training Program (BATP) or equivalent training program from the FBI, DEA, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, or Immigration Special Agent Training Program (ISATP) certificate(s) or FLETC transcript; 3) SF-50(s) for retirement stating that you have retired under voluntary retirement or mandatory retirement and showing 1811 series in your career. If you need a copy of your FLETC transcript, you can request it by emailing fletc-transcripts@dhs.gov, calling (912) 267-2457, or visiting the following URL: https://www.fletc.gov/request-your-transcript.
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.