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
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>
Open to USCP employees assigned to the Training Services Bureau.
Duties
The position is
located in the In-Service Training Division (ISTD), Training Services Bureau, Assistant Chief of Police for Standards and Training, U.S. Capitol
Police. The purpose of this
position is to serve as the ISTD Training Program Supervisor who works directly
with the ISTD Commander.
Administers, plans,
designs, and evaluates training programs, e.g., financial management,
leadership
development, mentoring, core skills, and training related to law enforcement
specialties. Provides advisory and consulting services to management concerning
employee training and development issues.
Determines the
appropriate methods for delivering training including instructor-led classes,
web-based training, or a blended approach. Uses instructional systems, design principles,
and techniques to develop training courses and briefings, training materials,
and job aids. Develops and delivers in-house training courses. Evaluates new
learning approaches and recommends their incorporation into training programs.
Coordinates and
represents the Training Services Bureau; develops plans and procedures to
organize activities for special events and visits by important guests.
Identifies specialized
requirements, such
as technical briefings, transportation, communications, security or physical
restrictions, unique facility requirements, audiovisual support, media
involvement, and related services.
Develops,
instructs, and oversees training that comprises a diverse range of basic,
advanced, and specialized law enforcement courses. The training courses include
continual recruit officer basic training, agent training program, in-service training,
simulator training, multiple specialty units training. Will also forecast needs
of future training and edits to current training delivery.
Provides
administrative and technical guidance necessary for accomplishing the work of
the unit. Performs the administrative and human resource management functions
relative to the staff
supervised.
Establish guidelines and performance expectations for staff members, which are
communicated through the formal employee performance management system.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required.
Must complete a one-year probationary period.
Must complete the mandatory Department required training.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.
For the CP-10 you must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the CP-9/GS-11 level that is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience consists of: 1) developing, administrating, and overseeing training programs and instructional courses that align with organizational mission objectives and training and development requirements; 2) managing full training lifecycle from needs analysis and content development to delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement; 3) establishing, tracking, and analyzing training KPIs to assess program effectiveness, measure outcomes, and identify opportunities for operational improvements; 4) preparing a training budget and monitoring expenditures on budget requests to ensure proper utilization of training funds; and 5) coaching and training other training instructors on the end-to-end training process, instructional methodologies, and industry best practices.
All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
(Information on Qualification & Education is located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)
Education
There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.
Additional information
Additional Conditions of Employment with the USCP:
As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP.
Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment.
Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification.
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 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of their 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.
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.
Evaluation Factors:
Please address all Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) within the narrative responses so that your experience can be evaluated properly.
We will review your resume, assessment questionnaire, and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this job. If you meet the minimum requirements for this job, we will evaluate your application materials to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your qualifications, accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
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.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this announcement: 1. Your resume: Page limit is two (2) pages and should include a description of related job duties as well as dates of employment (mm/yy). Margins cannot be smaller than .5 all around and the font no smaller than 11-point. 2. Other supporting documents: - Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. - College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, or other documentation to prove possession of the basic requirements for this position.
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 11:59 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.