The United States Capitol Police (USCP) is a federal law
enforcement agency in the Legislative Branch of Government. Our mission is “To
protect Congress, its legislative processes, Members, employees, visitors and
facilities from crime, disruption, or terrorism.” Our agency is charged with
protecting life and property, preventing, detecting and investigating criminal
acts: enforcing traffic regulations throughout a large complex of congressional
building. We 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.
We 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 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;
- Protecting 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; and,
- 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, Containment Emergency Response
Team (CERT), Dignitary Protection (DPD), Intelligence (INTEL), Hazardous
Material Response Team (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
. This vacancy will be open from 1 January 2015 through 11 January 2015.
Do you have what it takes to become a part of “America’s
Police Department”?
Learn more about the Police Officer position requirements,
benefits, salary, and hiring process at our website! www.uscapitolpolice.gov
