The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is a federal law
enforcement agency in the Legislative Branch of Government. Their mission is “To protect Congress, its legislative
processes, Members, employees, visitors and facilities from crime, disruption,
or terrorism.”
The agency is charged with protecting life and property,
preventing, detecting and investigating criminal acts: enforcing traffic
regulations throughout a large complex of congressional building. They serve
these individuals throughout the entire United States, its territories and
possessions, and the District of Columbia. As “America’s Police Department”,
USCP employs approximately 2000 sworn and civilian personnel that provide a
full range of security and law enforcement services to the Congressional
community.
The U.S. Capitol Police are seeking positive thinking, courteous, and self-confident
individuals for entry-level police officer positions which offer competitive
salaries; comprehensive benefits and extensive professional development and
training.
As a United States Capitol Police (USCP) Officer, you will
perform a USCP-15-1378877-EG full range of rewarding police duties and responsibilities
which include:
- Enforcing federal, state, county and municipal laws and ordinances, and agency rules and regulations relating to law enforcement
- The physical protection of the Capitol complex, Members of Congress, visitors, and staff from threats of crime and disruption; preserving law and order; serving as a deterrent to crime and other violations of laws, rules, and regulations
- Taking charge of accidents and crime scenes, restrict access; observe, stop and question suspicious person
- Preparing reports, and testifying in court
- Performing protective services, guarding federal owned buildings and property and protecting government equipment and material
Upon successful completion of training, probation, time in
grade and completion of all experience requirements, future competitive
promotions may be available to become a higher rank or officer within a specialized area such as;
Patrol Division, K-9, CERT, Dignitary Protection, INTEL, HMRT, Threats and/or
other positions within the agency.
Applicants may review and apply for this position through
the Office of Personnel Management's website at www.USAJobs.gov The job announcement number is: USCP-15-1378877-EG. This vacancy will be open until April 26,
2015.
Learn more about the Police Officer position requirements,
benefits, salary, and hiring process at our website! www.uscapitolpolice.gov
